Daniel O Southern, MD
Pain Medicine Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Daniel O Southern is a Pain Medicine Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation specialist based in Norwalk, CT with over 27 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Daniel O Southern, MD practices as part of a group pain medicine physical medicine & rehabilitation specialist practice in Norwalk, CT. He graduated from State University of Ny Upstate Medical University in 1999 and has 27+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with arthritis, high cholesterol, and hypertension (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 43% of reporting doctors in Connecticut
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 159dNPPES updated 2025-12-15 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Connecticut Medical Examining Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
91 East Ave Ste 1a, Norwalk, CT 06851-5020
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better30.28%
Connecticut avg: 3.9 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+25.2 pts)
30.28% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better85.8%
Connecticut avg: 81.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+3 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in ConnecticutHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
76
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
52
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
218
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $2k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,825 reporting peers in Connecticut.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Arthritis, High Cholesterol, and Hypertension.
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$522 received from industry
28 transactions reported in 2018 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2018, attributed to Daniel O Southern's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1999
State University of Ny Upstate Medical University
Board certified · Dec 14, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
27 years in practice
Experienced
A physician who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs may also be coordinated with other specialists.
Taxonomy: 2081P2900X
Education & Training
State University of Ny Upstate Medical University (Class of 1999)
Virtual Pain Medicine Care With Daniel O Southern
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Daniel O Southern for arthritis follow-ups, cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Norwalk required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Daniel O Southern
NPI records show Dr. Southern as active with telehealth listed in Norwalk, CT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (203) 456-5717.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Daniel O Southern
Practice Location
91 East Ave Ste 1a, Norwalk, CT 06851-5020
Mailing Address
91 East Ave Ste 1a, Norwalk, CT 06851-5020
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