David M Wachs, MD
David M Wachs is a Family Medicine specialist based in Aberdeen, SD with over 45 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 45 years in family medicine, David M Wachs, MD is a long-established family medicine physician in Aberdeen. With 45+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Aberdeen area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 34% of reporting doctors in South Dakota
- Uses generic medications more than 62% of reporting doctors in South Dakota
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
105 S State St Suite 113, Aberdeen, SD 57401-4500
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better2.37%
South Dakota avg: 6.6 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.7 pts)
2.37% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better90.3%
South Dakota avg: 80.6 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.5 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in South DakotaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
407
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
611
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
8,951
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $546k
Percentile rankings compared against 117 reporting peers in South Dakota.
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 (-11%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
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
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — 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.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
45 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Mailing address
Po Box 1460, Aberdeen, SD 57402-1460
Differs from practice location
Virtual Family Medicine Care With David M Wachs
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with David M Wachs for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Aberdeen 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 Wachs
Dr. Wachs is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Aberdeen, SD. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (605) 225-0378.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact David M Wachs
Practice Location
105 S State St Suite 113, Aberdeen, SD 57401-4500
Mailing Address
Po Box 1460, Aberdeen, SD 57402-1460
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