Alvin F. Wells, MD
NPI 1134234859ActiveIndividual· Internal Medicine, Rheumatology· Destin, FL
Internal Medicine, Rheumatology (MD) in Destin, Florida, trained at University of South Florida College of Medicine (class of 1996). Their prescriptions cost Medicare Part D more than their services did: $5,350,645 for 4,512 claims, against $53,659 paid for services in 2024. Abbvie Inc. was the largest of 32 companies reporting payments in 2025, $322,200 in all, mostly speaking and faculty fees.
Overview
| NPI | 1134234859 |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Entity type | Individual |
| Credential | MD |
| Sole proprietor | Yes |
| NPI issued | Aug 20, 2006 |
| Last updated in NPPES | Aug 28, 2024 |
| Certified by provider | Aug 28, 2024 |
Specialties and licenses
| Taxonomy | Code | License | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internal Medicine, Rheumatology Primary | 207RR0500X | ME169775 | FL |
| Internal Medicine, Rheumatology | 207RR0500X | 46013 | WI |
Exclusion screening
| List | Result | Details |
|---|---|---|
| HHS-OIG LEIE · Oct 9, 2026 | No match | Checked by NPI and by name + state |
| North Carolina Medicaid · Nov 10, 2026 | No match | — |
| New York OMIG · Nov 10, 2026 | No match | — |
| Ohio Medicaid · Nov 10, 2026 | No match | — |
| Pennsylvania Medicheck · Nov 10, 2026 | No match | — |
| Washington HCA · Nov 10, 2026 | No match | — |
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Medicare
| Enrollment (PECOS) | Enrolled Practitioner - Rheumatology (FL); Practitioner - Rheumatology (WI) |
|---|---|
| Accepts assignment | Yes (participating) |
Medicare services in 2024
| Medicare patients | 258 |
|---|---|
| Services billed | 2,087 across 19 procedure codes |
| Paid by Medicare | $53,659 |
Part D prescriptions in 2024
| Prescriptions (claims) | 4,512 · 6,159 30-day fills |
|---|---|
| Patients | 588 |
| Total drug cost | $5,350,645 |
| Generic share | 83% of claims |
Education and affiliations
| Medical school | University of South Florida College of Medicine |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1996 |
| Medicare specialty | Rheumatology |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth |
Medical group
- Emerald Coast Infectious Diseases Medical Group, P.A.Fort Walton Beach, FL · 36 clinicians
Hospital affiliations
- Aurora St Lukes Medical CenterMilwaukee, WI
- HCA Florida Twin Cities HospitalNiceville, FL
- North Okaloosa Medical CenterCrestview, FL
- Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald CoastMiramar Beach, FL
- West Allis Memorial HospitalWest Allis, WI
Industry payments (Open Payments)
- 2025$322,200 · 568 payments from 32 companies
- 2024$373,575 · 481 payments from 30 companies
Top paying companies in 2025
| Company | Amount | Payments |
|---|---|---|
| Abbvie Inc. | $95,803 | 95 |
| Ucb, Inc. | $39,148 | 71 |
| Astrazeneca Pharmaceuticals LP | $34,814 | 43 |
| Kyowa Kirin, Inc. | $31,289 | 37 |
| Amgen Inc. | $23,694 | 61 |
What the 2025 payments were for
- Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program$153,649 · 56 payments
- Consulting Fee$96,463 · 33 payments
- Travel and Lodging$49,515 · 128 payments
- Food and Beverage$11,826 · 342 payments
- Honoraria$10,717 · 8 payments
- Education$30.93 · 1 payment
Receiving payments does not imply wrongdoing. What Open Payments covers ·original records