2026 NPPES data Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Physician NPI 1417959362 M.D.
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WILLIAM WHEELER, M.D.

Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Physician in MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. 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
27
Medicare Part D claims · Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Physician avg: 91
What the federal data reveals: WILLIAM WHEELER, M.D. is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 27 claims .

What stands out: WILLIAM WHEELER, M.D. filed 27 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

WILLIAM WHEELER, M.D. 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).

WILLIAM WHEELER, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/11/2005

NPI 1417959362

Primary specialty

Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Physician

Niche

2,247 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

27 70% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 91

Specialty distribution in Minnesota

How Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers

Minnesota providers

Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Physician share within Minnesota

1. Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Physician share within Minnesota

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Pediatric Critical Care Medicine 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 WHEELER, M.D. is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Physician provider practicing in MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1417959362. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

WILLIAM WHEELER, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2530 CHICAGO AVE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55404, with a listed phone of (612) 813-3300. NPI 1417959362 was issued on 08/11/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what WHEELER 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 27 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1K in drug spend. 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.

Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 2,247 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 91 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

2530 CHICAGO AVE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55404

Provider Details

NPI 1417959362
Specialty Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/11/2005

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

27
Total Claims
$1K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
28
Total Day Supply
779
Generic Drug Cost
$929

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
39.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.72

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atropine Sulfate
13

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

Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Physician Overview

How WILLIAM WHEELER, M.D. fits within the Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

2,247
Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Physician Providers in US
52
States with Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Physician
91
Avg Claims per Provider

WILLIAM WHEELER, M.D.'s 27 claims are below the specialty average of 91.

Nearby Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Physician Providers in Minnesota

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

Compare Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is WILLIAM WHEELER, M.D.'s specialty?
WILLIAM WHEELER, M.D. specializes in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Physician and practices in MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. Credentials: M.D..
How much does WILLIAM WHEELER, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, WILLIAM WHEELER, M.D. wrote 27 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is WILLIAM WHEELER, M.D. located?
WILLIAM WHEELER, M.D. is located at 2530 CHICAGO AVE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55404. Phone: (612) 813-3300.
What is WILLIAM WHEELER, M.D.'s NPI number?
WILLIAM WHEELER, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417959362, issued on 08/11/2005.
How many Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 2,247 Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Physician provider writes 91 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does WILLIAM WHEELER, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, WILLIAM WHEELER, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atropine Sulfate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does WILLIAM WHEELER, M.D. accept Medicare?
WILLIAM WHEELER, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 27 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify WILLIAM WHEELER, M.D.'s credentials?
WILLIAM WHEELER, M.D.'s NPI is 1417959362 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.
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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