NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1578665873 MD
Verify on CMS → William Paltzer, MD
Family Medicine Physician in Mason City, Iowa.
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
163
Medicare Part D claims · Family Medicine Physician avg: 4K
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 17% 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
William Paltzer, MD filed 163 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Family Medicine Physician in Mason City, Iowa, prescribing 83% generic.
- 163
- Part D claims, 2024
- 83%
- generic prescribing
- ≥34th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about William Paltzer, 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 1578665873), first enumerated 09/05/2006.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 163 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
Practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty; board certification not confirmed in federal records.
- 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 1578665873 · Family Medicine Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MEGA · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1578665873
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-MEGA 150K Family Medicine
- RX-LIGHT 163
- BOOK-LIGHT 2,300 in Iowa
- PHOTO-ENUM Cia-Mattae Sevier · 2006
William Paltzer, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
163 ≥ 34th percentile 34% 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-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
William Paltzer, 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 William Paltzer, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Family Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
163 95% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Iowa
How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Iowa 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.
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 | 1578665873 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Family Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 09/05/2006 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
William Paltzer, MD - brand share 17.0%
Family Medicine Physician average
17% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 163 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.
163
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 163.1
- Total Day Supply
- 2,411
- Brand vs Generic
- 17% brand / 83% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $973
- Generic Drug Cost
- $1K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 81.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.55
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What William Paltzer, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Mirtazapine
Mirtazapine
27 claims
- Duloxetine Hcl
Duloxetine Hcl
26 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
26 claims
- Lamotrigine
Lamotrigine
26 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
26 claims
- Quetiapine Fumarate
Quetiapine Fumarate
26 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Mirtazapine | 27 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 26 |
| Gabapentin | 26 |
| Lamotrigine | 26 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 26 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 26 |
* 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 William Paltzer, 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
William Paltzer, MD's 163 claims are below the specialty average of 3,519.
Nationwide Family Medicine Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Paltzer, both outside Iowa so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Iowa
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Iowa, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Paltzer.
One of 2,300 Family Medicine Physician providers enrolled in Iowa, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Jennifer Aanestad
M.D.
Durant, IA
Dr. Amjad Abdelhady
MD
Sioux City, IA
Dr. Afsana Abdullah
D.O.
Bettendorf, IA
Dr. Raja Ali Abdullah
MD
Cedar Falls, IA
Dr. Laura Abels
DO
Ankeny, IA
Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William Paltzer, MD's specialty? ▼
William Paltzer, MD specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in Mason City, Iowa. Credentials: MD.
How much does William Paltzer, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, William Paltzer, MD wrote 163 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is William Paltzer, MD located? ▼
William Paltzer, MD is located at 1000 4TH ST SW, Mason City, IA, 50401. Phone: (641) 428-6999.
What is William Paltzer, MD's NPI number? ▼
William Paltzer, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578665873, issued on 09/05/2006.
Does William Paltzer, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
William Paltzer, MD's prescribing is 17% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $973 in brand drug costs.
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 William Paltzer, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, William Paltzer, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Mirtazapine, Duloxetine Hcl, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does William Paltzer, MD accept Medicare? ▼
William Paltzer, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 163 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify William Paltzer, MD's credentials? ▼
William Paltzer, MD's NPI is 1578665873 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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