2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1588828206 M.D.
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AMY DEARKING, M.D.

Otolaryngology Physician in SAINT CLOUD, Minnesota. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
466
Medicare Part D claims · 206 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology Physician avg: 509
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$92
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: AMY DEARKING, M.D. is a Otolaryngology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SAINT CLOUD, Minnesota with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 466 claims across 206 beneficiaries — 4% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $92 across 3 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What the federal data shows

AMY DEARKING, M.D. filed 466 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Otolaryngology Physician in SAINT CLOUD, Minnesota, prescribing 96% generic.

466
Part D claims, 2023
96%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

AMY DEARKING, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

AMY DEARKING, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/11/2008

NPI 1588828206

Primary specialty

Otolaryngology Physician

Mid-sized

10,895 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

466 8% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 509

Specialty distribution in Minnesota

How Otolaryngology Physician compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers

Minnesota providers

Otolaryngology Physician share within Minnesota

1. Otolaryngology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Otolaryngology Physician share within Minnesota

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Otolaryngology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Otolaryngology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Otolaryngology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Otolaryngology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

AMY DEARKING, M.D. is a Otolaryngology Physician provider practicing in SAINT CLOUD, Minnesota, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1588828206. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

AMY DEARKING, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otolaryngology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1528 NORTHWAY DR, SAINT CLOUD, MN, 56303, with a listed phone of (320) 252-0233. NPI 1588828206 was issued on 07/11/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DEARKING most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 466 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 206 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $11K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 7.9%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Otolaryngology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,895 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 509 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

1528 NORTHWAY DR
SAINT CLOUD, MN 56303

Provider Details

NPI 1588828206
Specialty Otolaryngology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/11/2008

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where AMY DEARKING, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

ST CLOUD EAR NOSE AND THROAT CLINIC PA
SAINT CLOUD, MN

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for AMY DEARKING, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$92

Largest payer

Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

AMY DEARKING, M.D. — brand share 4.0%
Specialty average (est.)

4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 466 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

466
Total Claims
$11K
Total Drug Cost
206
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
528
Total Day Supply
10,710
Brand vs Generic
4% brand / 96% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1K
Generic Drug Cost
$10K
Opioid Claims
37 (7.9% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
71

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.20
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male
Age Distribution
<65: 31, 65-74: 102, 75-84: 57, 85+: 16

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Fluticasone Propionate
96
Prednisone
37
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
33
Azelastine Hcl
26
Omeprazole
26
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
23
Mupirocin
21
Doxycycline Monohydrate
19
Ipratropium Bromide
19
Famotidine
17

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Otolaryngology Physician Overview

How AMY DEARKING, M.D. fits within the Otolaryngology Physician landscape nationally.

10,895
Otolaryngology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Otolaryngology Physician
509
Avg Claims per Provider

AMY DEARKING, M.D.'s 466 claims are below the specialty average of 509.

Nearby Otolaryngology Physician Providers in Minnesota

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Minnesota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as DEARKING.

Compare Otolaryngology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AMY DEARKING, M.D.'s specialty?
AMY DEARKING, M.D. specializes in Otolaryngology Physician and practices in SAINT CLOUD, Minnesota. Credentials: M.D..
How much does AMY DEARKING, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, AMY DEARKING, M.D. wrote 466 Medicare Part D claims totaling $11K in drug costs for 206 beneficiaries.
Where is AMY DEARKING, M.D. located?
AMY DEARKING, M.D. is located at 1528 NORTHWAY DR, SAINT CLOUD, MN, 56303. Phone: (320) 252-0233.
What is AMY DEARKING, M.D.'s NPI number?
AMY DEARKING, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588828206, issued on 07/11/2008.
Does AMY DEARKING, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
AMY DEARKING, M.D.'s prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $1K in brand drug costs.
Does AMY DEARKING, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, AMY DEARKING, M.D. had 37 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 7.9%.
How many Otolaryngology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,895 Otolaryngology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Otolaryngology Physician provider writes 509 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does AMY DEARKING, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, AMY DEARKING, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Fluticasone Propionate, Prednisone, Ciprofloxacin Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does AMY DEARKING, M.D. accept Medicare?
AMY DEARKING, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 466 Part D claims and 206 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify AMY DEARKING, M.D.'s credentials?
AMY DEARKING, M.D.'s NPI is 1588828206 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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