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2026 NPPES data Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1255335931 MD
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Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,436 in Hematology (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
315
Medicare Part D claims · 27 beneficiaries · Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 693
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Wayne Bottner, MD filed 315 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician in La Crosse, Wisconsin, prescribing 86% generic.
- 315
- Part D claims, 2023
- 86%
- generic prescribing
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.
Wayne Bottner, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
315 Top 43% higher than 57% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Wayne Bottner, 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 Wayne Bottner, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician
Medicare Part D claims
315 55% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Wisconsin
How Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Wisconsin 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.
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Wayne Bottner, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1836 SOUTH AVE, La Crosse, WI, 54601, with a listed phone of (608) 782-7300. NPI 1255335931 was issued on 06/09/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 315 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 27 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $337K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count.
Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,436 enrolled providers across 50 states and an average of 693 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 | 1255335931 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 06/09/2005 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Wayne Bottner, MD - brand share 14.0%
Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician average
14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 315 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.
315
Total Claims
$337K
Total Drug Cost
27
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 404
- Total Day Supply
- 11,660
- Brand vs Generic
- 14% brand / 86% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $322K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $15K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 30
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.96
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Wayne Bottner, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Hydroxyurea
Hydroxyurea
65 claims
- Acyclovir
Acyclovir
64 claims
- Allopurinol
Allopurinol
48 claims
- Warfarin Sodium
Warfarin Sodium
31 claims
- Sulfamethoxazole-T…
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
30 claims
- Venclexta 16
Venclexta
16 claims
- Eliquis 15
Eliquis
15 claims
- Jakafi 13
Jakafi
13 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Hydroxyurea | 65 |
| Acyclovir | 64 |
| Allopurinol | 48 |
| Warfarin Sodium | 31 |
| Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim | 30 |
| Venclexta Venetoclax | 16 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 15 |
| Jakafi Ruxolitinib Phosphate | 13 |
| Mirtazapine | 13 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview
How Wayne Bottner, MD fits within the Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.
1,436
Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
50
States with Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician
693
Avg Claims per Provider
Wayne Bottner, MD's 315 claims are below the specialty average of 693.
Nearby Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in Wisconsin
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Wisconsin, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Bottner.
Dr. David Blake
M.D.
New Berlin, WI
Dr. Julie Chang
M.D.
Madison, WI
Dr. Michael Deininger
MD
Milwaukee, WI
Dr. Joshua Field
MD
Milwaukee, WI
Dr. Zhubin Gahvari
M.D.
Madison, WI
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wayne Bottner, MD's specialty? ▼
Wayne Bottner, MD specializes in Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Credentials: MD.
How much does Wayne Bottner, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Wayne Bottner, MD wrote 315 Medicare Part D claims totaling $337K in drug costs for 27 beneficiaries.
Where is Wayne Bottner, MD located? ▼
Wayne Bottner, MD is located at 1836 SOUTH AVE, La Crosse, WI, 54601. Phone: (608) 782-7300.
What is Wayne Bottner, MD's NPI number? ▼
Wayne Bottner, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255335931, issued on 06/09/2005.
Does Wayne Bottner, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Wayne Bottner, MD's prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $322K in brand drug costs.
How many Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,436 Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 50 states in the US. The average Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 693 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Wayne Bottner, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Wayne Bottner, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydroxyurea, Acyclovir, Allopurinol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Wayne Bottner, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Wayne Bottner, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 315 Part D claims and 27 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Wayne Bottner, MD's credentials? ▼
Wayne Bottner, MD's NPI is 1255335931 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).
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