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2026 NPPES data Infectious Disease Physician NPI 1750376786 MD
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Infectious Disease Physician in Nashville, Tennessee.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 8,292 in Infectious Disease 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 · 180 beneficiaries · Infectious Disease Physician avg: 816
Industry payments
$74.31
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Paul Wheeler, MD filed 1,197 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Infectious Disease Physician in Nashville, Tennessee.
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 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.
Paul Wheeler, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,197 Top 23% higher than 77% 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 certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Paul Wheeler, MD 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 Paul Wheeler, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Infectious Disease Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,197 47% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Tennessee
How Infectious Disease Physician compares to other specialties among Tennessee 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 Infectious Disease 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).
Paul Wheeler, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Infectious Disease Physician provider holding MD credentials at 300 20TH AVE N, Nashville, TN, 37203, with a listed phone of (615) 284-1400. NPI 1750376786 was issued on 09/15/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,197 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 180 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $508K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.2%.
Infectious Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 8,292 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 816 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1750376786 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Infectious Disease Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 09/15/2005 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Paul Wheeler, MD 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.
Columbia Medical Group - The Frist Clinic Inc
Nashville, TN
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 Paul Wheeler, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$74
Largest payer
Inspire Medical Systems, 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.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
1,197
Total Claims
$508K
Total Drug Cost
180
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,992
- Total Day Supply
- 58,436
- Generic Drug Cost
- $33K
- Opioid Claims
- 38 (3.2% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 16
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.65
- Gender Split
- 70% female / 30% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Paul Wheeler, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Prednisone
Prednisone
435 claims
- Methotrexate 165
Methotrexate
165 claims
- Hydroxychloroquine… 70
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate
70 claims
- Alendronate Sodium 64
Alendronate Sodium
64 claims
- Allopurinol 55
Allopurinol
55 claims
- Azathioprine 38
Azathioprine
38 claims
- Humira(Cf) Pen 29
Humira(Cf) Pen
29 claims
- Gabapentin 23
Gabapentin
23 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Prednisone | 435 |
| Methotrexate Methotrexate Sodium | 165 |
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 70 |
| Alendronate Sodium | 64 |
| Allopurinol | 55 |
| Azathioprine | 38 |
| Humira(Cf) Pen Adalimumab | 29 |
| Gabapentin | 23 |
| Enbrel Sureclick Etanercept | 22 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 21 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Infectious Disease Physician Overview
How Paul Wheeler, MD fits within the Infectious Disease Physician landscape nationally.
8,292
Infectious Disease Physician Providers in US
54
States with Infectious Disease Physician
816
Avg Claims per Provider
Paul Wheeler, MD's 1,197 claims are above the specialty average of 816.
Nearby Infectious Disease Physician Providers in Tennessee
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Tennessee, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Wheeler.
Dr. Tina Agbaosi
M.D
Memphis, TN
Dr. Aimalohi Ahonkhai
MD
Nashville, TN
Dr. Elmarie Alexander
MD
Memphis, TN
Dr. J. Allan
MD
Powell, TN
Dr. Ban Allos
MD
Nashville, TN
Compare Infectious Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Tennessee medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Infectious Disease Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paul Wheeler, MD's specialty? ▼
Paul Wheeler, MD specializes in Infectious Disease Physician and practices in Nashville, Tennessee. Credentials: MD.
How much does Paul Wheeler, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Paul Wheeler, MD wrote 1,197 Medicare Part D claims totaling $508K in drug costs for 180 beneficiaries.
Where is Paul Wheeler, MD located? ▼
Paul Wheeler, MD is located at 300 20TH AVE N, Nashville, TN, 37203. Phone: (615) 284-1400.
What is Paul Wheeler, MD's NPI number? ▼
Paul Wheeler, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1750376786, issued on 09/15/2005.
Does Paul Wheeler, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Paul Wheeler, MD had 38 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.2%.
How many Infectious Disease Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 8,292 Infectious Disease Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Infectious Disease Physician provider writes 816 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Paul Wheeler, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Paul Wheeler, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone, Methotrexate, Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Paul Wheeler, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Paul Wheeler, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,197 Part D claims and 180 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Paul Wheeler, MD's credentials? ▼
Paul Wheeler, MD's NPI is 1750376786 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).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
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