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2026 NPPES data Neurology Physician NPI 1164513909 MD
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Neurology 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 19,885 in Neurology 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 170 beneficiaries · Neurology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
John Wurst, MD filed 1,065 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Neurology Physician in Spokane, Washington, prescribing 88% generic.
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 88%
- generic prescribing
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John Wurst, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,065 Top 24% higher than 76% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
John Wurst, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about John Wurst, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Neurology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,065 19% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Washington
How Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among Washington providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Neurology Physician. Verify directly:
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).
John Wurst, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 322 W NORTH RIVER DR, Spokane, WA, 99201, with a listed phone of (509) 324-6464. NPI 1164513909 was issued on 09/27/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,065 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 170 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $332K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count.
Neurology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 19,885 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,309 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
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Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1164513909 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Neurology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 09/27/2006 |
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 John Wurst, MD. To verify John Wurst, MD'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
John Wurst, MD - brand share 12.0%
Neurology Physician average
12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 1,065 2023 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 2023.
1,065
Total Claims
$332K
Total Drug Cost
170
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,882
- Total Day Supply
- 54,519
- Brand vs Generic
- 12% brand / 88% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $159K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $173K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 66.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.07
- Gender Split
- 68% female / 32% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 50, 65-74: 76, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What John Wurst, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Levetiracetam
Levetiracetam
88 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
69 claims
- Lamotrigine
Lamotrigine
67 claims
- Topiramate
Topiramate
60 claims
- Carbamazepine
Carbamazepine
45 claims
- Carbidopa-Levodopa…
Carbidopa-Levodopa Er
42 claims
- Propranolol Hcl
Propranolol Hcl
42 claims
- Sumatriptan Succin…
Sumatriptan Succinate
37 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Levetiracetam | 88 |
| Gabapentin | 69 |
| Lamotrigine | 67 |
| Topiramate | 60 |
| Carbamazepine | 45 |
| Carbidopa-Levodopa Er Carbidopa/Levodopa | 42 |
| Propranolol Hcl | 42 |
| Sumatriptan Succinate | 37 |
| Carbidopa-Levodopa Carbidopa/Levodopa | 36 |
| Divalproex Sodium | 30 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Neurology Physician Overview
How John Wurst, MD fits within the Neurology Physician landscape nationally.
19,885
Neurology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Neurology Physician
1,309
Avg Claims per Provider
John Wurst, MD's 1,065 claims are below the specialty average of 1,309.
Nearby Neurology Physician Providers in Washington
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Washington, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Wurst.
Nandini Abburi
Seattle, WA
Dr. Tilahun Abraha
MD
Olympia, WA
Dr. Ali Abu-Alya
DO
Seattle, WA
Dr. Carlos Acevedo
MD
Walla Walla, WA
Dr. Makeda Agonafer
M.D.
Renton, WA
Compare Neurology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Wurst, MD's specialty? ▼
John Wurst, MD specializes in Neurology Physician and practices in Spokane, Washington. Credentials: MD.
How much does John Wurst, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, John Wurst, MD wrote 1,065 Medicare Part D claims totaling $332K in drug costs for 170 beneficiaries.
Where is John Wurst, MD located? ▼
John Wurst, MD is located at 322 W NORTH RIVER DR, Spokane, WA, 99201. Phone: (509) 324-6464.
What is John Wurst, MD's NPI number? ▼
John Wurst, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164513909, issued on 09/27/2006.
Does John Wurst, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
John Wurst, MD's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $159K in brand drug costs.
How many Neurology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 19,885 Neurology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Neurology Physician provider writes 1,309 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does John Wurst, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, John Wurst, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levetiracetam, Gabapentin, Lamotrigine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does John Wurst, MD accept Medicare? ▼
John Wurst, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,065 Part D claims and 170 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify John Wurst, MD's credentials? ▼
John Wurst, MD's NPI is 1164513909 with credentials MD. 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 (2023). 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 April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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