NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1528160462 M.D.
Verify on CMS → Noel Wardwell, M.D.
Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in Clackamas, Oregon.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 6,916 in Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) 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
358
Medicare Part D claims · 100 beneficiaries · Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
66%
generic claims · 34% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Noel Wardwell, M.D. filed 358 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in Clackamas, Oregon, prescribing 66% generic.
- 358
- Part D claims, 2024
- 66%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
- ≥56th
- 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 Noel Wardwell, M.D.
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 1528160462), first enumerated 09/01/2006.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 358 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
- 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 1528160462 · Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MID · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1528160462
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-MID 7K Critical Care
- RX-LIGHT 358
- BOOK-THIN 90 in Oregon
- PHOTO-ENUM Clyde Dos Santos, M.D. · 2006
Noel Wardwell, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
358 ≥ 56th percentile 56% 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)
Noel Wardwell, 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 Noel Wardwell, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
Medicare Part D claims
358 68% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Oregon
How Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Oregon 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 | 1528160462 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 09/01/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Noel Wardwell, 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.
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan OF The Northwest
Clackamas, OR
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average
Noel Wardwell, M.D. - brand share 34.0%
Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician average
34% brand-name claims vs 66% generic, on 358 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.
358
Total Claims
$103K
Total Drug Cost
100
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 616.1
- Total Day Supply
- 17,338
- Brand vs Generic
- 34% brand / 66% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $75K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $28K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 37
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.85
- Gender Split
- 46% female / 54% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Noel Wardwell, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Wixela Inhub
Wixela Inhub
87 claims
- Prednisone
Prednisone
46 claims
- Spiriva Respimat
Spiriva Respimat
41 claims
- Albuterol Sulfate …
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
35 claims
- Alvesco 21
Alvesco
21 claims
- Pantoprazole Sodium 17
Pantoprazole Sodium
17 claims
- Azithromycin 12
Azithromycin
12 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Wixela Inhub Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol | 87 |
| Prednisone | 46 |
| Spiriva Respimat Tiotropium Bromide | 41 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa Albuterol Sulfate | 35 |
| Alvesco Ciclesonide | 21 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 17 |
| Azithromycin | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview
How Noel Wardwell, M.D. fits within the Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.
6,916
Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
53
States with Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
1,103
Avg Claims per Provider
Noel Wardwell, M.D.'s 358 claims are below the specialty average of 1,103.
Nationwide Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Wardwell, both outside Oregon 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 Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in Oregon
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Oregon, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Wardwell.
One of 90 Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers enrolled in Oregon, 5 are shown here.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Noel Wardwell, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Noel Wardwell, M.D. specializes in Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in Clackamas, Oregon. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Noel Wardwell, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Noel Wardwell, M.D. wrote 358 Medicare Part D claims totaling $103K in drug costs for 100 beneficiaries.
Where is Noel Wardwell, M.D. located? ▼
Noel Wardwell, M.D. is located at 10180 SE SUNNYSIDE RD, Clackamas, OR, 97015. Phone: (503) 652-2880.
What is Noel Wardwell, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Noel Wardwell, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528160462, issued on 09/01/2006.
Does Noel Wardwell, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Noel Wardwell, M.D.'s prescribing is 34% brand-name and 66% generic drugs by claim count, with $75K in brand drug costs.
How many Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 6,916 Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 1,103 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Noel Wardwell, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Noel Wardwell, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Wixela Inhub, Prednisone, Spiriva Respimat. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Noel Wardwell, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Noel Wardwell, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 358 Part D claims and 100 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Noel Wardwell, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Noel Wardwell, M.D.'s NPI is 1528160462 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
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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