David Hutzel
David Hutzel is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Erie, PA with over 30 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 30 years in internal medicine, David Hutzel is a long-established internist in Erie. He graduated from Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College of Med of Case Wstn Rsv University in 1996 and has 30+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 79.56/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 19% of reporting doctors in Pennsylvania
- Uses generic medications more than 50% of reporting doctors in Pennsylvania
- Federal MIPS score higher than 37% of MIPS-scored doctors in Pennsylvania
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
300 State St Ste 103a Suite 103a, Erie, PA 16507-1471
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202379.56/100
Pennsylvania avg: 83.7 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-4 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better3.8%
Pennsylvania avg: 4.3 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.3 pts)
3.8% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better88.3%
Pennsylvania avg: 82.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.5 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in PennsylvaniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
701
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
1,952
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
19,761
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.80M
Percentile rankings compared against 3,764 reporting peers in Pennsylvania.
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1996
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
30 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Education & Training
Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College of Med of Case Wstn Rsv University (Class of 1996)
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With David Hutzel
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with David Hutzel for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Erie 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 David Hutzel
Dr. Hutzel is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Erie, PA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (814) 454-6390.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact David Hutzel
Practice Location
300 State St Ste 103a Suite 103a, Erie, PA 16507-1471
Mailing Address
300 State St Ste 103a Suite 103a, Erie, PA 16507-1471
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