2026 NPPES data Rheumatology Physician NPI 1609876408 MD
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Robert Vawter, MD

Rheumatology Physician in Wheeling, West Virginia. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 6,181 in Rheumatology 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 508 beneficiaries · Rheumatology Physician avg: 2K
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Robert Vawter, MD filed 4,408 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Rheumatology Physician in Wheeling, West Virginia.

4K
Part D claims, 2023

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.

Robert Vawter, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

4,408 Top 7% higher than 93% 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. 2K+: 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-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)

Robert Vawter, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about Robert Vawter, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/22/2005

NPI 1609876408

Primary specialty

Rheumatology Physician

Mid-sized

6,181 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

4,408 115% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,054

Specialty distribution in West Virginia

How Rheumatology Physician compares to other specialties among West Virginia providers

West Virginia providers

Largest specialties in West Virginia (% of in-state providers)

Personal Care Attendant - 38.4%Personal Care Attendant38.4%Home Health Aide - 8.2%Home Health Aide8.2%Community Health Worker - 5.2%Community Health Worker5.2%Homemaker - 3.1%Homemaker3.1%Pharmacist - 3%Pharmacist3%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 2.9%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program2.9%Rheumatology Physician - 0%Rheumatology Physician0%
Largest specialties in West Virginia (% of in-state 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 Rheumatology Physician. Verify directly:

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).

Robert Vawter, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Rheumatology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 30 MEDICAL PARK, Wheeling, WV, 26003, with a listed phone of (304) 242-1100. NPI 1609876408 was issued on 07/22/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Vawter 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 4,408 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 508 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2.2 million in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 10.6%. 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.

Rheumatology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,181 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 2,054 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

30 MEDICAL PARK
Wheeling, WV 26003

Provider Details

NPI 1609876408
Specialty Rheumatology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/22/2005

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

4,408
Total Claims
$2.2M
Total Drug Cost
508
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
7,144
Total Day Supply
209,633
Generic Drug Cost
$121K
Opioid Claims
466 (10.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
27

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.34
Gender Split
66% female / 34% male
Age Distribution
<65: 22, 65-74: 252, 75-84: 193, 85+: 41

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Robert Vawter, MD 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
Methotrexate
Methotrexate Sodium
924
Prednisone
488
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate
416
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
248
Allopurinol
225
Tramadol Hcl
206
Meloxicam
165
Humira(Cf) Pen
Adalimumab
153
Leflunomide
153
Diclofenac Sodium
116

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

Rheumatology Physician Overview

How Robert Vawter, MD fits within the Rheumatology Physician landscape nationally.

6,181
Rheumatology Physician Providers in US
52
States with Rheumatology Physician
2,054
Avg Claims per Provider

Robert Vawter, MD's 4,408 claims are above the specialty average of 2,054.

Nearby Rheumatology Physician Providers in West Virginia

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in West Virginia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Vawter.

Compare Rheumatology 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 West Virginia medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Rheumatology Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Robert Vawter, MD's specialty?
Robert Vawter, MD specializes in Rheumatology Physician and practices in Wheeling, West Virginia. Credentials: MD.
How much does Robert Vawter, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Robert Vawter, MD wrote 4,408 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2.2M in drug costs for 508 beneficiaries.
Where is Robert Vawter, MD located?
Robert Vawter, MD is located at 30 MEDICAL PARK, Wheeling, WV, 26003. Phone: (304) 242-1100.
What is Robert Vawter, MD's NPI number?
Robert Vawter, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609876408, issued on 07/22/2005.
Does Robert Vawter, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, Robert Vawter, MD had 466 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 10.6%.
How many Rheumatology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 6,181 Rheumatology Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Rheumatology Physician provider writes 2,054 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Robert Vawter, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Robert Vawter, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Methotrexate, Prednisone, Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Robert Vawter, MD accept Medicare?
Robert Vawter, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,408 Part D claims and 508 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Robert Vawter, MD's credentials?
Robert Vawter, MD's NPI is 1609876408 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

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

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.