2026 NPPES data Radiation Oncology Physician NPI 1447293931 MD
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WILLIAM PAO, MD

Radiation Oncology Physician in GRAFTON, Wisconsin. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
39
Medicare Part D claims · 21 beneficiaries · Radiation Oncology Physician avg: 186
Generic prescribing
72%
generic claims · 28% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

WILLIAM PAO, MD filed 39 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Radiation Oncology Physician in GRAFTON, Wisconsin, prescribing 72% generic.

39
Part D claims, 2023
72%
generic prescribing

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WILLIAM PAO, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

39 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

WILLIAM PAO, 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 PAO, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/13/2006

NPI 1447293931

Primary specialty

Radiation Oncology Physician

Mid-sized

6,018 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

39 79% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 186

Specialty distribution in Wisconsin

How Radiation Oncology Physician compares to other specialties among Wisconsin providers

Wisconsin providers

Radiation Oncology Physician share within Wisconsin

1. Radiation Oncology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Radiation Oncology Physician share within Wisconsin

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Radiation Oncology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Radiation Oncology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Radiation Oncology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Radiation Oncology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

WILLIAM PAO, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Radiation Oncology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 975 PORT WASHINGTON RD, GRAFTON, WI, 53024, with a listed phone of (262) 329-5000. NPI 1447293931 was issued on 06/13/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what PAO 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 39 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 21 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1K in drug spend, split 28% brand-name and 72% generic by claim count. 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.

Radiation Oncology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,018 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 186 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

975 PORT WASHINGTON RD
GRAFTON, WI 53024

Provider Details

NPI 1447293931
Specialty Radiation Oncology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/13/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

WILLIAM PAO, MD — brand share 28.0%
Specialty average (est.)

28% brand-name claims vs 72% generic, on 39 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.

39
Total Claims
$1K
Total Drug Cost
21
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
47
Total Day Supply
1,072
Brand vs Generic
28% brand / 72% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$299
Generic Drug Cost
$798

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.33

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Tamsulosin Hcl
14

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

Radiation Oncology Physician Overview

How WILLIAM PAO, MD fits within the Radiation Oncology Physician landscape nationally.

6,018
Radiation Oncology Physician Providers in US
52
States with Radiation Oncology Physician
186
Avg Claims per Provider

WILLIAM PAO, MD's 39 claims are below the specialty average of 186.

Nearby Radiation Oncology Physician Providers in Wisconsin

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Wisconsin, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as PAO.

Compare Radiation Oncology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is WILLIAM PAO, MD's specialty?
WILLIAM PAO, MD specializes in Radiation Oncology Physician and practices in GRAFTON, Wisconsin. Credentials: MD.
How much does WILLIAM PAO, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, WILLIAM PAO, MD wrote 39 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1K in drug costs for 21 beneficiaries.
Where is WILLIAM PAO, MD located?
WILLIAM PAO, MD is located at 975 PORT WASHINGTON RD, GRAFTON, WI, 53024. Phone: (262) 329-5000.
What is WILLIAM PAO, MD's NPI number?
WILLIAM PAO, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447293931, issued on 06/13/2006.
Does WILLIAM PAO, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
WILLIAM PAO, MD's prescribing is 28% brand-name and 72% generic drugs by claim count, with $299 in brand drug costs.
How many Radiation Oncology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 6,018 Radiation Oncology Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Radiation Oncology Physician provider writes 186 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does WILLIAM PAO, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, WILLIAM PAO, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Tamsulosin Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does WILLIAM PAO, MD accept Medicare?
WILLIAM PAO, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 39 Part D claims and 21 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify WILLIAM PAO, MD's credentials?
WILLIAM PAO, MD's NPI is 1447293931 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).

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