David M Letzer, MD
Infectious Disease Internal Medicine
David M Letzer is an Infectious Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Brookfield, WI with over 41 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
David M Letzer, MD has been part of the Brookfield medical community since 2006 in group practice. He graduated from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1985 and has 41+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 48% of reporting doctors in Wisconsin
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 485dNPPES updated 2025-01-23 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Wisconsin Medical Examining Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
150 S Sunny Slope Rd Ste 136, Brookfield, WI 53005-4858
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.97%
Wisconsin avg: 4.3 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.1 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Wisconsin0.97% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
429
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
212
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,137
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.08M
Percentile rankings compared against 779 reporting peers in Wisconsin.
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+25%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+21%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$499 received from industry
30 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low 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 2024, attributed to David M Letzer's NPI.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.55 / 1.00
Moderate vulnerabilityHe practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1985
Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Board certified · Jan 22, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
41 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Infectious disease specialists diagnose and treat complex infections including HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, tuberculosis, antibiotic-resistant infections (MRSA), post-surgical infections, and travel-related illnesses. They also provide pre-travel vaccination counseling and manage infections in immunocompromised patients.
Taxonomy: 207RI0200X
Education & Training
Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (Class of 1985)
Virtual Infectious Disease Care With David M Letzer
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with David M Letzer for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Brookfield 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 M Letzer
Dr. Letzer is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Brookfield, WI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (262) 786-4550.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
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Contact David M Letzer
Practice Location
150 S Sunny Slope Rd Ste 136, Brookfield, WI 53005-4858
Mailing Address
150 S Sunny Slope Rd Ste 136, Brookfield, WI 53005-4858
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