2026 NPPES data Emergency Medicine Physician NPI 1447479092 M.D.
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WILLIAM VACHON, M.D.

Emergency Medicine Physician in NEWARK, Delaware. 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
276
Medicare Part D claims · 186 beneficiaries · Emergency Medicine Physician avg: 352
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
53.3333/100
▼ 30 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$166.55
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

WILLIAM VACHON, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 53.3333/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 276 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

53.3333/100
MIPS score · -30 vs avg
276
Part D claims, 2023
94%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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.

WILLIAM VACHON, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

53 5th percentile higher than 5% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). This entry sits in this band. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Above this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Above this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

WILLIAM VACHON, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 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 WILLIAM VACHON, M.D.?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/24/2007

NPI 1447479092

Primary specialty

Emergency Medicine Physician

High-volume

64,398 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

276 22% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 352

MIPS final score

53.3333/100 29.766699999999993% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Delaware

How Emergency Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Delaware providers

Delaware providers

Emergency Medicine Physician share within Delaware

1. Emergency Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Emergency Medicine Physician share within Delaware

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

WILLIAM VACHON, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Emergency Medicine Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
53.3333/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Emergency Medicine Physician) — 53.3333/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%53.3%
MIPS final score (Emergency Medicine Physician) — 53.3333/100 vs national avg 83.1

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 VACHON, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Emergency Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 4755 OGLETOWN RD, NEWARK, DE, 19718, with a listed phone of (302) 733-3904. NPI 1447479092 was issued on 04/24/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what VACHON 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 276 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 186 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $5K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 24.3%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 53.3333/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 33.3333), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Emergency Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 64,398 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 352 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

4755 OGLETOWN RD
NEWARK, DE 19718

Provider Details

NPI 1447479092
Specialty Emergency Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/24/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

53.3333
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
33.3333
Quality

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where WILLIAM VACHON, M.D. 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.

OWENSBORO HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP INC
OWENSBORO, KY

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for WILLIAM VACHON, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$167

Largest payer

ABIOMED

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

WILLIAM VACHON, M.D. — brand share 6.0%
Specialty average (est.)

6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 276 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.

276
Total Claims
$5K
Total Drug Cost
186
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
277
Total Day Supply
2,451
Brand vs Generic
6% brand / 94% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1K
Generic Drug Cost
$4K
Opioid Claims
67 (24.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
54

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.05
Gender Split
58% female / 42% male
Age Distribution
<65: 51, 65-74: 64, 75-84: 58, 85+: 13

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What WILLIAM VACHON, M.D. 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
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
54
Ondansetron Hcl
35
Prednisone
28
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
15
Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro
Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst
15
Sucralfate
11

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

Emergency Medicine Physician Overview

How WILLIAM VACHON, M.D. fits within the Emergency Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

64,398
Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Emergency Medicine Physician
352
Avg Claims per Provider

WILLIAM VACHON, M.D.'s 276 claims are below the specialty average of 352.

Nearby Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in Delaware

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

Compare Emergency Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is WILLIAM VACHON, M.D.'s specialty?
WILLIAM VACHON, M.D. specializes in Emergency Medicine Physician and practices in NEWARK, Delaware. Credentials: M.D..
How much does WILLIAM VACHON, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, WILLIAM VACHON, M.D. wrote 276 Medicare Part D claims totaling $5K in drug costs for 186 beneficiaries.
What is WILLIAM VACHON, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
WILLIAM VACHON, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 53.3333/100 (Quality: 33.3333). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is WILLIAM VACHON, M.D. located?
WILLIAM VACHON, M.D. is located at 4755 OGLETOWN RD, NEWARK, DE, 19718. Phone: (302) 733-3904.
What is WILLIAM VACHON, M.D.'s NPI number?
WILLIAM VACHON, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447479092, issued on 04/24/2007.
Does WILLIAM VACHON, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
WILLIAM VACHON, M.D.'s prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $1K in brand drug costs.
Does WILLIAM VACHON, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, WILLIAM VACHON, M.D. had 67 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 24.3%.
How many Emergency Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 64,398 Emergency Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Emergency Medicine Physician provider writes 352 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does WILLIAM VACHON, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, WILLIAM VACHON, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Ondansetron Hcl, Prednisone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does WILLIAM VACHON, M.D. accept Medicare?
WILLIAM VACHON, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 276 Part D claims and 186 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify WILLIAM VACHON, M.D.'s credentials?
WILLIAM VACHON, M.D.'s NPI is 1447479092 with credentials M.D.. 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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