NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician NPI 1457747479 MD
Verify on CMS → Robert Metzler, MD
Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician in Palos Hills, Illinois.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,661 in Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) 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
754
Medicare Part D claims · 291 beneficiaries · Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
99%
generic claims · 1% 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
Robert Metzler, MD filed 754 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician in Palos Hills, Illinois, prescribing 99% generic.
- 754
- Part D claims, 2024
- 99%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
- ≥70th
- 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 Robert Metzler, MD
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 1457747479), first enumerated 04/07/2015.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 754 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
- State context
State board disciplinary context
Illinois statewide board action statistics are published annually — these figures describe aggregate state activity, not Robert Metzler, MD's individual license status. Verify directly with the state medical board.
Source: IDFPR annual report 2023
- 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 1457747479 · Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-NARROW · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1457747479
- ENUM-MID 2015
- TAX-NARROW 1,661
- RX-LIGHT 754
- BOOK-THIN 45 in Illinois
- PHOTO-ENUM Jamal Khan · 2015
Robert Metzler, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
754 ≥ 70th percentile 70% 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)
Robert Metzler, 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 Robert Metzler, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician
Medicare Part D claims
754 46% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Illinois
How Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician compares to other specialties among Illinois 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 Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) 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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1457747479 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 04/07/2015 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Robert Metzler, 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.
Midamerica Orthopaedics S.C.
Palos Hills, IL
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
License & disciplinary context - Illinois IDFPR 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 ~42K Illinois medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Robert Metzler, MD. To verify Robert Metzler, MD's current license status, search the IDFPR public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
106
Total board actions, Illinois 2023
Across 103 cases
2.52
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Illinois statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
38 cases
IDFPR 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 Illinois disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Robert Metzler, MD - brand share 1.0%
Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician average
1% brand-name claims vs 99% generic, on 754 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.
754
Total Claims
$11K
Total Drug Cost
291
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,407.533
- Total Day Supply
- 40,023
- Brand vs Generic
- 1% brand / 99% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $1K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $10K
- Opioid Claims
- 38 (5.0% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.29
- Gender Split
- 66% female / 34% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 24, 65-74: 141, 75-84: 104, 85+: 22
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Robert Metzler, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
386 claims
- Duloxetine Hcl
Duloxetine Hcl
205 claims
- Diclofenac Sodium 29
Diclofenac Sodium
29 claims
- Tramadol Hcl 26
Tramadol Hcl
26 claims
- Lidocaine 22
Lidocaine
22 claims
- Meloxicam 22
Meloxicam
22 claims
- Baclofen 17
Baclofen
17 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 386 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 205 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 29 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 26 |
| Lidocaine | 22 |
| Meloxicam | 22 |
| Baclofen | 17 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician Overview
How Robert Metzler, MD fits within the Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician landscape nationally.
1,661
Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician Providers in US
51
States with Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician
1,399
Avg Claims per Provider
Robert Metzler, MD's 754 claims are below the specialty average of 1,399.
Nationwide Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Metzler, both outside Illinois so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2015)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician Providers in Illinois
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Illinois, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Metzler.
One of 45 Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician providers enrolled in Illinois, 5 are shown here.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Robert Metzler, MD's specialty? ▼
Robert Metzler, MD specializes in Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician and practices in Palos Hills, Illinois. Credentials: MD.
How much does Robert Metzler, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Robert Metzler, MD wrote 754 Medicare Part D claims totaling $11K in drug costs for 291 beneficiaries.
Where is Robert Metzler, MD located? ▼
Robert Metzler, MD is located at 10330 S ROBERTS RD, Palos Hills, IL, 60465. Phone: (708) 237-7200.
What is Robert Metzler, MD's NPI number? ▼
Robert Metzler, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457747479, issued on 04/07/2015.
Does Robert Metzler, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Robert Metzler, MD's prescribing is 1% brand-name and 99% generic drugs by claim count, with $1K in brand drug costs.
Does Robert Metzler, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Robert Metzler, MD had 38 opioid claims in 2024 with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.0%.
How many Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,661 Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician provider writes 1,399 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Robert Metzler, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Robert Metzler, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Duloxetine Hcl, Diclofenac Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Robert Metzler, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Robert Metzler, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 754 Part D claims and 291 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Robert Metzler, MD's credentials? ▼
Robert Metzler, MD's NPI is 1457747479 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 (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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