2026 NPPES data Neurology Physician NPI 1689629180 M.D.
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JOSEPH VANVALER, M.D.

Neurology Physician in MUNCIE, Indiana. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 424 beneficiaries · Neurology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.1K
15 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

JOSEPH VANVALER, M.D. filed 2,682 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Neurology Physician in MUNCIE, Indiana, prescribing 88% generic.

3K
Part D claims, 2023
88%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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.

JOSEPH VANVALER, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

2,682 Top 13% higher than 87% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

JOSEPH VANVALER, M.D. 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 JOSEPH VANVALER, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/23/2006

NPI 1689629180

Primary specialty

Neurology Physician

Mid-sized

19,866 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,682 105% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,309

Specialty distribution in Indiana

How Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among Indiana providers

Indiana providers

Neurology Physician share within Indiana

1. Neurology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Neurology Physician share within Indiana

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Neurology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Neurology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Neurology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Neurology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

JOSEPH VANVALER, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 3631 N MORRISON RD, MUNCIE, IN, 47304, with a listed phone of (765) 281-3443. NPI 1689629180 was issued on 05/23/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what VANVALER most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,682 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 424 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.5 million in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.3%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Neurology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 19,866 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. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

3631 N MORRISON RD
MUNCIE, IN 47304

Provider Details

NPI 1689629180
Specialty Neurology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/23/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JOSEPH VANVALER, M.D. 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.

AMERICAN HEALTH NETWORK OF INDIANA LLC
FISHERS, IN

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 JOSEPH VANVALER, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.1K

Largest payer

Lundbeck LLC

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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

JOSEPH VANVALER, M.D. — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 2,682 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.

2,682
Total Claims
$1.5M
Total Drug Cost
424
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
5,322
Total Day Supply
155,685
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.3M
Generic Drug Cost
$171K
Opioid Claims
36 (1.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
27

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.60
Gender Split
58% female / 42% male
Age Distribution
<65: 102, 65-74: 156, 75-84: 130, 85+: 36

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What JOSEPH VANVALER, M.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Levetiracetam
249
Memantine Hcl
167
Carbidopa-Levodopa
Carbidopa/Levodopa
161
Topiramate
156
Gabapentin
152
Ropinirole Hcl
131
Donepezil Hcl
127
Quetiapine Fumarate
92
Primidone
83
Carbidopa-Levodopa Er
Carbidopa/Levodopa
82

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Neurology Physician Overview

How JOSEPH VANVALER, M.D. fits within the Neurology Physician landscape nationally.

19,866
Neurology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Neurology Physician
1,309
Avg Claims per Provider

JOSEPH VANVALER, M.D.'s 2,682 claims are above the specialty average of 1,309.

Nearby Neurology Physician Providers in Indiana

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Indiana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as VANVALER.

Compare Neurology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOSEPH VANVALER, M.D.'s specialty?
JOSEPH VANVALER, M.D. specializes in Neurology Physician and practices in MUNCIE, Indiana. Credentials: M.D..
How much does JOSEPH VANVALER, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOSEPH VANVALER, M.D. wrote 2,682 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.5M in drug costs for 424 beneficiaries.
Where is JOSEPH VANVALER, M.D. located?
JOSEPH VANVALER, M.D. is located at 3631 N MORRISON RD, MUNCIE, IN, 47304. Phone: (765) 281-3443.
What is JOSEPH VANVALER, M.D.'s NPI number?
JOSEPH VANVALER, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689629180, issued on 05/23/2006.
Does JOSEPH VANVALER, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOSEPH VANVALER, M.D.'s prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.3M in brand drug costs.
Does JOSEPH VANVALER, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, JOSEPH VANVALER, M.D. had 36 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.3%.
How many Neurology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 19,866 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 JOSEPH VANVALER, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOSEPH VANVALER, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Levetiracetam, Memantine Hcl, Carbidopa-Levodopa. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOSEPH VANVALER, M.D. accept Medicare?
JOSEPH VANVALER, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,682 Part D claims and 424 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOSEPH VANVALER, M.D.'s credentials?
JOSEPH VANVALER, M.D.'s NPI is 1689629180 with credentials M.D.. 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

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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