David Howard Plotkin, M.D.
Sports Medicine Internal Medicine
David Howard Plotkin is a Sports Medicine Internal Medicine specialist based in Olney, MD with over 33 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
David Howard Plotkin, M.D. practices as part of a group sports medicine physician practice in Olney, MD. A University of Maryland School of Medicine graduate since 1993, he brings 33+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 50% of reporting doctors in Maryland
- Uses generic medications more than 42% of reporting doctors in Maryland
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1575dNPPES updated 2022-01-29 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Maryland Board of Physicians
Contact & Location
Practice Location
3416 Olandwood Ct Ste 204, Olney, MD 20832-1373
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
202372.94/100
Maryland avg: 77.8 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-10.7 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.23%
Maryland avg: 4.4 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.9 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Maryland0.23% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better87%
Maryland avg: 83.4 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.2 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in MarylandHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
408
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
357
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,838
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $595k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,391 reporting peers in Maryland.
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$650 received from industry
46 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 David Howard Plotkin's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1993
University of Maryland School of Medicine
Board certified · Jan 28, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
33 years in practice
Senior practitioner
An internist trained to be responsible for continuous care in the field of sports medicine, not only for the enhancement of health and fitness, but also for the prevention of injury and illness. A sports medicine physician must have knowledge and experience in the promotion of wellness and the prevention of injury. Knowledge about special areas of medicine such as exercise physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, psychology, physical rehabilitation, epidemiology, physical evaluation, injuries (treatment and prevention and referral practice) and the role of exercise in promoting a healthy lifestyle are essential to the practice of sports medicine. The sports medicine physician requires special education to provide the knowledge to improve the healthcare of the individual.
Taxonomy: 207RS0010X
Education & Training
University of Maryland School of Medicine (Class of 1993)
Virtual Sports Medicine Care With David Howard Plotkin
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with David Howard Plotkin for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Olney 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 Howard Plotkin
Dr. Plotkin is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Olney, MD. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (301) 570-7633.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact David Howard Plotkin
Practice Location
3416 Olandwood Ct Ste 204, Olney, MD 20832-1373
Mailing Address
3416 Olandwood Ct Ste 204, Olney, MD 20832-1373
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