2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1073553285
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RICHARD WELLING

Family Medicine Physician in JUNEAU, Alaska. 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 · 272 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 17% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
39.4511/100
▼ 44 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

RICHARD WELLING reported a CMS MIPS final score of 39.4511/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 3,185 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

39.4511/100
MIPS score · -44 vs avg
3K
Part D claims, 2023
83%
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.

RICHARD WELLING's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

39 4th percentile higher than 4% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). This entry sits in this band. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Above this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Above this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

RICHARD WELLING practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — 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 RICHARD WELLING?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/07/2006

NPI 1073553285

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,185 7% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

MIPS final score

39.4511/100 43.6489% pts

Below average band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Alaska

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Alaska providers

Alaska providers

Family Medicine Physician share within Alaska

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

RICHARD WELLING's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Family Medicine Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
39.4511/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Family Medicine Physician) — 39.4511/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%39.5%
MIPS final score (Family Medicine Physician) — 39.4511/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

RICHARD WELLING appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider at 3220 HOSPITAL DR, JUNEAU, AK, 99801, with a listed phone of (907) 790-7215. NPI 1073553285 was issued on 06/07/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what WELLING 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 3,185 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 272 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $554K in drug spend, split 17% brand-name and 83% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.0%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 39.4511/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 71.5037, Cost 10), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

3220 HOSPITAL DR
JUNEAU, AK 99801

Provider Details

NPI 1073553285
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/07/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

39.4511
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
71.5037
Quality
10
Cost
0
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Individual

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

RICHARD WELLING — brand share 17.0%
Specialty average (est.)

17% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 3,185 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.

3,185
Total Claims
$554K
Total Drug Cost
272
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
6,539
Total Day Supply
189,243
Brand vs Generic
17% brand / 83% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$465K
Generic Drug Cost
$88K
Opioid Claims
127 (4.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
63

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.93
Gender Split
49% female / 51% male
Age Distribution
<65: 18, 65-74: 136, 75-84: 95, 85+: 23

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What RICHARD WELLING 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
Levothyroxine Sodium
133
Atorvastatin Calcium
121
Metoprolol Succinate
106
Losartan Potassium
101
Omeprazole
85
Lisinopril
71
Gabapentin
70
Amlodipine Besylate
63
Tamsulosin Hcl
59
Eliquis
Apixaban
58

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

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How RICHARD WELLING fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

RICHARD WELLING's 3,185 claims are below the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Alaska

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

Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RICHARD WELLING's specialty?
RICHARD WELLING specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in JUNEAU, Alaska.
How much does RICHARD WELLING prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RICHARD WELLING wrote 3,185 Medicare Part D claims totaling $554K in drug costs for 272 beneficiaries.
What is RICHARD WELLING's Medicare quality score?
RICHARD WELLING has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 39.4511/100 (Quality: 71.5037, Cost: 10). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is RICHARD WELLING located?
RICHARD WELLING is located at 3220 HOSPITAL DR, JUNEAU, AK, 99801. Phone: (907) 790-7215.
What is RICHARD WELLING's NPI number?
RICHARD WELLING's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1073553285, issued on 06/07/2006.
Does RICHARD WELLING prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RICHARD WELLING's prescribing is 17% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $465K in brand drug costs.
Does RICHARD WELLING prescribe opioids?
Yes, RICHARD WELLING had 127 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.0%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RICHARD WELLING prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RICHARD WELLING's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Atorvastatin Calcium, Metoprolol Succinate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RICHARD WELLING accept Medicare?
RICHARD WELLING appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,185 Part D claims and 272 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RICHARD WELLING's credentials?
RICHARD WELLING's NPI is 1073553285. 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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