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2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1982709267 M.D.
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Otolaryngology Physician in Houston, Texas.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 10,893 in Otolaryngology Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
206
Medicare Part D claims · 66 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology Physician avg: 509
MIPS score
81.4/100
▼ 2 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
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What the federal data shows
Amy Hessel, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 81.4/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 206 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 81.4/100
- MIPS score · -2 vs avg
- 206
- Part D claims, 2023
- 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.
Amy Hessel, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
81 36th percentile higher than 36% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Amy Hessel, M.D. sits
This provider among otolaryngology physician peers
Across the 3,669 otolaryngology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Amy Hessel, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 28% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 46% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one otolaryngology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Amy Hessel, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Amy Hessel, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Amy Hessel, M.D.?
Near national averagePrimary specialty
Otolaryngology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
206 60% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
81.4/100 1.7 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Texas
How Otolaryngology Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Amy Hessel, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Otolaryngology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 81.4/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Otolaryngology Physician) - 81.4/100 vs national avg 83.1
How MIPS and board certification work
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 Hessel, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Otolaryngology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD, Houston, TX, 77030, with a listed phone of (713) 792-6161. NPI 1982709267 was issued on 09/13/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 206 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 66 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 45.1%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 81.4/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 81.3, Cost 50), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Otolaryngology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,893 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1982709267 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Otolaryngology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 09/13/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
81.3897
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
81.2519
Quality
49.9786
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Amy Hessel, 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.
Physicians Referral Service
Houston, TX
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
License & disciplinary context - Texas TMB 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Amy Hessel, M.D.. To verify Amy Hessel, M.D.'s current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases
TMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
206
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
66
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 252
- Total Day Supply
- 4,407
- Generic Drug Cost
- $3K
- Opioid Claims
- 93 (45.1% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 17
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.11
- Gender Split
- 33% female / 67% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 77 |
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate | 13 |
* 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 Hessel, M.D. fits within the Otolaryngology Physician landscape nationally.
10,893
Otolaryngology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Otolaryngology Physician
509
Avg Claims per Provider
Amy Hessel, M.D.'s 206 claims are below the specialty average of 509.
Nearby Otolaryngology Physician Providers in Texas
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Texas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Hessel.
Dr. Jason Acevedo
MD
Abilene, TX
Jason Adams
Jbsa Ft Sam Houston, TX
Dr. Jane Admire
MD
Dallas, TX
Dr. Robert Africa
MD
Galveston, TX
Dr. Ashley Agan
MD
Dallas, TX
Compare Otolaryngology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Amy Hessel, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Amy Hessel, M.D. specializes in Otolaryngology Physician and practices in Houston, Texas. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Amy Hessel, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Amy Hessel, M.D. wrote 206 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 66 beneficiaries.
What is Amy Hessel, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Amy Hessel, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 81.4/100 (Quality: 81.3, Cost: 50). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Amy Hessel, M.D. located? ▼
Amy Hessel, M.D. is located at 1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD, Houston, TX, 77030. Phone: (713) 792-6161.
What is Amy Hessel, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Amy Hessel, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982709267, issued on 09/13/2006.
Does Amy Hessel, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Amy Hessel, M.D. had 93 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 45.1%.
How many Otolaryngology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 10,893 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 Hessel, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Amy Hessel, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Chlorhexidine Gluconate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Amy Hessel, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Amy Hessel, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 206 Part D claims and 66 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Amy Hessel, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Amy Hessel, M.D.'s NPI is 1982709267 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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.
- Quality Performance
- CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) - 2023 performance year.
- 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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