NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1487814612 MD
Verify on CMS → Wheeler Maxwell, MD
Family Medicine Physician in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 150,125 in Family 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
7K
Medicare Part D claims · 878 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 4K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 11% 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
Wheeler Maxwell, MD filed 7,134 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Family Medicine Physician in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, prescribing 88% generic.
- 7K
- Part D claims, 2024
- 88%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
- ≥96th
- 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 Wheeler Maxwell, 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 1487814612), first enumerated 06/11/2008.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 7,134 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
Pennsylvania statewide board action statistics are published annually — these figures describe aggregate state activity, not Wheeler Maxwell, MD's individual license status. Verify directly with the state medical board.
Source: PA-BOM annual report 2023
- Not in federal data
Individual sanction lookup
PlainDoctor does not publish per-provider disciplinary determinations. Confirm current license and any individual actions through the state medical board or FSMB verification service.
Source: State medical board / FSMB
This trust snapshot summarizes only what appears in federal CMS/NPPES public records. It is not a composite score, star rating, patient review, or clinical recommendation. PlainDoctor never fabricates reviews or AggregateRating schema.
CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1487814612 · Family Medicine Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-MEGA · RX-MID · BOOK-MID · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1487814612
- ENUM-MID 2008
- TAX-MEGA 150K Family Medicine
- RX-MID 7,134
- BOOK-MID 7,324 in Pennsylvania
- PHOTO-ENUM Gerry Tolbert · 2008
Wheeler Maxwell, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
7,134 ≥ 96th percentile 96% 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)
Wheeler Maxwell, 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 Wheeler Maxwell, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Family Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
7,134 103% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Pennsylvania
How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Pennsylvania 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 Family Medicine 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 | 1487814612 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Family Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 06/11/2008 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Wheeler Maxwell, 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.
Clinical Health Care Associates OF New Jersey PC
Cherry Hill, NJ
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 - Pennsylvania PA-BOM 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 ~45K Pennsylvania medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Wheeler Maxwell, MD. To verify Wheeler Maxwell, MD's current license status, search the PA-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
133
Total board actions, Pennsylvania 2023
Across 129 cases
2.96
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Pennsylvania statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
48 cases
PA-BOM 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 Pennsylvania disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Wheeler Maxwell, MD - brand share 11.0%
Family Medicine Physician average
11% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 7,134 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.
7,134
Total Claims
$692K
Total Drug Cost
878
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 15,805.1
- Total Day Supply
- 456,328
- Brand vs Generic
- 11% brand / 88% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $561K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $129K
- Opioid Claims
- 206 (2.9% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 253
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.21
- Gender Split
- 55% female / 45% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 44, 65-74: 407, 75-84: 331, 85+: 96
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Wheeler Maxwell, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
396 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
279 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
226 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
172 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
165 claims
- Alprazolam
Alprazolam
161 claims
- Rosuvastatin Calcium 149
Rosuvastatin Calcium
149 claims
- Gabapentin 132
Gabapentin
132 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 396 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 279 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 226 |
| Lisinopril | 172 |
| Losartan Potassium | 165 |
| Alprazolam | 161 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 149 |
| Gabapentin | 132 |
| Metformin Hcl | 125 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 117 |
* 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 Wheeler Maxwell, MD fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.
150,125
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,519
Avg Claims per Provider
Wheeler Maxwell, MD's 7,134 claims are above the specialty average of 3,519.
Nationwide Family Medicine Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Maxwell, both outside Pennsylvania so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2008)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Pennsylvania
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Pennsylvania, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Maxwell.
One of 7,324 Family Medicine Physician providers enrolled in Pennsylvania, 5 are shown here.
Christopher Aaron
Cresson, PA
Dr. Jose Abad
MD
Pittsburgh, PA
Dr. Ray Abarintos
MD
Philadelphia, PA
Dr. Jasim Abbasi
DO
Erie, PA
Alyssa Abbott
CRNP
Hermitage, PA
Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wheeler Maxwell, MD's specialty? ▼
Wheeler Maxwell, MD specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Credentials: MD.
How much does Wheeler Maxwell, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Wheeler Maxwell, MD wrote 7,134 Medicare Part D claims totaling $692K in drug costs for 878 beneficiaries.
Where is Wheeler Maxwell, MD located? ▼
Wheeler Maxwell, MD is located at 33 EAST CHESTNUT HILL AVENUE, Philadelphia, PA, 19118. Phone: (215) 247-0900.
What is Wheeler Maxwell, MD's NPI number? ▼
Wheeler Maxwell, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487814612, issued on 06/11/2008.
Does Wheeler Maxwell, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Wheeler Maxwell, MD's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $561K in brand drug costs.
Does Wheeler Maxwell, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Wheeler Maxwell, MD had 206 opioid claims in 2024 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.9%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 150,125 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,519 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Wheeler Maxwell, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Wheeler Maxwell, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Wheeler Maxwell, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Wheeler Maxwell, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 7,134 Part D claims and 878 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Wheeler Maxwell, MD's credentials? ▼
Wheeler Maxwell, MD's NPI is 1487814612 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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