2026 NPPES data Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1659790525 MD
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ANDREW BLUHER, MD

Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician in WILMINGTON, Delaware. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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MIPS score
79.292/100
▼ 4 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$31.03
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: ANDREW BLUHER, MD is a Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in WILMINGTON, Delaware . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 79.292/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $31.03 across 2 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: ANDREW BLUHER, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 79.292 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ANDREW BLUHER, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

ANDREW BLUHER, MD at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/08/2014

NPI 1659790525

Primary specialty

Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician

Niche

574 US NPIs in this specialty

MIPS final score

79.292/100 3.8079999999999927% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Delaware

How Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician compares to other specialties among Delaware providers

Delaware providers

Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician share within Delaware

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ANDREW BLUHER, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
79.292/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician) — 79.292/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician) — 79.292/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

ANDREW BLUHER, MD is a Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician provider practicing in WILMINGTON, Delaware, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1659790525. 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.

ANDREW BLUHER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1600 ROCKLAND RD, WILMINGTON, DE, 19803, with a listed phone of (302) 651-4200. NPI 1659790525 was issued on 04/08/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BLUHER 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 prescribing data is not currently published for this NPI, which typically means the provider either wrote fewer than 11 Part D claims in the most recent reporting year, does not participate in Medicare, or practices in a specialty that rarely prescribes outpatient drugs. Absence of prescribing data is not a quality signal — many Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician providers operate outside Part D entirely. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 79.292/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 71.46, Cost 59.5132), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 574 enrolled providers across 43 states and an average of 313 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

1600 ROCKLAND RD
WILMINGTON, DE 19803

Provider Details

NPI 1659790525
Specialty Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/08/2014

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

79.292
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
71.46
Quality
59.5132
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

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 ANDREW BLUHER, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$31

Largest payer

IRONSHORE PHARMACEUTICALS 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.

Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician Overview

How ANDREW BLUHER, MD fits within the Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician landscape nationally.

574
Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician Providers in US
43
States with Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician
313
Avg Claims per Provider

Nearby Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician Providers in Delaware

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ANDREW BLUHER, MD's specialty?
ANDREW BLUHER, MD specializes in Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician and practices in WILMINGTON, Delaware. Credentials: MD.
What is ANDREW BLUHER, MD's Medicare quality score?
ANDREW BLUHER, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 79.292/100 (Quality: 71.46, Cost: 59.5132). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is ANDREW BLUHER, MD located?
ANDREW BLUHER, MD is located at 1600 ROCKLAND RD, WILMINGTON, DE, 19803. Phone: (302) 651-4200.
What is ANDREW BLUHER, MD's NPI number?
ANDREW BLUHER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659790525, issued on 04/08/2014.
How many Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 574 Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician providers across 43 states in the US. The average Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician provider writes 313 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does ANDREW BLUHER, MD accept Medicare?
ANDREW BLUHER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ANDREW BLUHER, MD's credentials?
ANDREW BLUHER, MD's NPI is 1659790525 with credentials MD. 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.
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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