NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician NPI 1528091253 MD, FACC
Verify on CMS → Gerhard Muelheims, MD, FACC
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician in Spokane, Washington.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,668 in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 747 beneficiaries · Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
79%
generic claims · 21% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$462.15
19 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Gerhard Muelheims, MD, FACC filed 5,440 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician in Spokane, Washington, prescribing 79% generic.
- 5K
- Part D claims, 2024
- 79%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
- ≥94th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Gerhard Muelheims, MD, FACC
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1528091253), first enumerated 07/08/2006.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 5,440 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Board certification signal
Heuristic suggests board-certified status based on ABMS-eligible specialty taxonomy plus active CMS participation signals — not a direct ABMS verification.
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
1 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliation on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Reported
Industry payment transparency
$462.15 in reported industry payments (19 transfers) in 2024 under the federal Sunshine Act — disclosed transfers of value, not a quality rating.
Source: CMS Open Payments
- State context
State board disciplinary context
Washington statewide board action statistics are published annually — these figures describe aggregate state activity, not Gerhard Muelheims, MD, FACC's individual license status. Verify directly with the state medical board.
Source: WMC annual report 2023
- Not in federal data
Individual sanction lookup
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Source: State medical board / FSMB
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1528091253 · Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-NARROW · RX-MID · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1528091253
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-NARROW 1,668
- RX-MID 5,440
- BOOK-THIN 37 in Washington
- PHOTO-ENUM Jonathan Doris, MD · 2006
Gerhard Muelheims, MD, FACC's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
5,440 ≥ 94th percentile 94% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Gerhard Muelheims, MD, FACC practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Gerhard Muelheims, MD, FACC?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
5,440 227% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Washington
How Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician compares to other specialties among Washington providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1528091253 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician |
| Credentials | MD, FACC |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/08/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Gerhard Muelheims, MD, FACC bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Providence Health And Services Washington
Spokane, WA
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Industry payments received (2024) - CMS Open Payments transparency data
The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for Gerhard Muelheims, MD, FACC. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$462
Largest payer
Medtronic, Inc.
Most common payment type
Food and Beverage
Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias, they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.
License & disciplinary context - Washington WMC 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~34K Washington medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Gerhard Muelheims, MD, FACC. To verify Gerhard Muelheims, MD, FACC's current license status, search the WMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
88
Total board actions, Washington 2023
Across 85 cases
2.59
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Washington statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
31 cases
WMC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Washington disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Gerhard Muelheims, MD, FACC - brand share 21.0%
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician average
21% brand-name claims vs 79% generic, on 5,440 2024 Medicare Part D claims.
The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2024.
5,440
Total Claims
$1.3M
Total Drug Cost
747
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 14,156.667
- Total Day Supply
- 421,249
- Brand vs Generic
- 21% brand / 79% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $1.2M
- Generic Drug Cost
- $115K
- Opioid Claims
- 14 (0.3% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 11
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 75.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.55
- Gender Split
- 44% female / 56% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 43, 65-74: 321, 75-84: 282, 85+: 101
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Gerhard Muelheims, MD, FACC prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
807 claims
- Eliquis
Eliquis
562 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
388 claims
- Flecainide Acetate
Flecainide Acetate
326 claims
- Xarelto 310
Xarelto
310 claims
- Potassium Chloride 260
Potassium Chloride
260 claims
- Furosemide 250
Furosemide
250 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate 218
Amlodipine Besylate
218 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 807 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 562 |
| Losartan Potassium | 388 |
| Flecainide Acetate | 326 |
| Xarelto Rivaroxaban | 310 |
| Potassium Chloride | 260 |
| Furosemide | 250 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 218 |
| Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd) Diltiazem Hcl | 184 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 165 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician Overview
How Gerhard Muelheims, MD, FACC fits within the Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician landscape nationally.
1,668
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician Providers in US
52
States with Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician
1,662
Avg Claims per Provider
Gerhard Muelheims, MD, FACC's 5,440 claims are above the specialty average of 1,662.
Nationwide Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Muelheims, both outside Washington so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician Providers in Washington
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Washington, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Muelheims.
One of 37 Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician providers enrolled in Washington, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Nazem Akoum
M.D.
Seattle, WA
Dr. Carlos Alves
M.D.
Seattle, WA
Dr. Charles Anderson
MD
Spokane, WA
Dr. Eteri Byazrova
MD
Spokane, WA
Dr. Neal Chatterjee
M.D.
Seattle, WA
Compare Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gerhard Muelheims, MD, FACC's specialty? ▼
Gerhard Muelheims, MD, FACC specializes in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician and practices in Spokane, Washington. Credentials: MD, FACC.
How much does Gerhard Muelheims, MD, FACC prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Gerhard Muelheims, MD, FACC wrote 5,440 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.3M in drug costs for 747 beneficiaries.
Where is Gerhard Muelheims, MD, FACC located? ▼
Gerhard Muelheims, MD, FACC is located at 62 W 7TH AVE STE 450, Spokane, WA, 99204. Phone: (509) 455-8820.
What is Gerhard Muelheims, MD, FACC's NPI number? ▼
Gerhard Muelheims, MD, FACC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528091253, issued on 07/08/2006.
Does Gerhard Muelheims, MD, FACC prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Gerhard Muelheims, MD, FACC's prescribing is 21% brand-name and 79% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.2M in brand drug costs.
Does Gerhard Muelheims, MD, FACC prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Gerhard Muelheims, MD, FACC had 14 opioid claims in 2024 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.3%.
How many Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,668 Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician provider writes 1,662 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Gerhard Muelheims, MD, FACC prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Gerhard Muelheims, MD, FACC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Metoprolol Succinate, Eliquis, Losartan Potassium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Gerhard Muelheims, MD, FACC accept Medicare? ▼
Gerhard Muelheims, MD, FACC appears in CMS Medicare data with 5,440 Part D claims and 747 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Gerhard Muelheims, MD, FACC's credentials? ▼
Gerhard Muelheims, MD, FACC's NPI is 1528091253 with credentials MD, FACC. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2024). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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