2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1518076348 D.O.
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ASHA DOWNS, D.O.

Otolaryngology Physician in CLARKSTON, Michigan. 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
854
Medicare Part D claims · 248 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology Physician avg: 509
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$25.93
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

ASHA DOWNS, D.O. filed 854 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Otolaryngology Physician in CLARKSTON, Michigan, prescribing 96% generic.

854
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.

ASHA DOWNS, D.O.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

854 Top 27% higher than 73% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). This entry sits in this band. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. 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 Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ASHA DOWNS, D.O. 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).

What does the federal data show about ASHA DOWNS, D.O.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/29/2006

NPI 1518076348

Primary specialty

Otolaryngology Physician

Mid-sized

10,895 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

854 68% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 509

Specialty distribution in Michigan

How Otolaryngology Physician compares to other specialties among Michigan providers

Michigan providers

Otolaryngology Physician share within Michigan

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

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).

ASHA DOWNS, D.O. is a Otolaryngology Physician provider practicing in CLARKSTON, Michigan, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: D.O.. NPI: 1518076348. 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.

ASHA DOWNS, D.O. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otolaryngology Physician provider holding D.O. credentials at 5701 BOW POINTE DR, CLARKSTON, MI, 48346, with a listed phone of (248) 620-3100. NPI 1518076348 was issued on 08/29/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DOWNS 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 854 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 248 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $27K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% generic by claim count. 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

5701 BOW POINTE DR
CLARKSTON, MI 48346

Provider Details

NPI 1518076348
Specialty Otolaryngology Physician
Credentials D.O.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/29/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ASHA DOWNS, D.O. 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.

NORTH OAKLAND EAR NOSE AND THROAT CENTERS PC
CLARKSTON, MI

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 ASHA DOWNS, D.O.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$26

Largest payer

ALK-Abello, 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.

License & disciplinary context — Michigan MI-BOM 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 ~41K Michigan medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to ASHA DOWNS, D.O.. To verify ASHA DOWNS, D.O.'s current license status, search the MI-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

123
Total board actions, Michigan 2023
Across 120 cases
3.00
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Michigan statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
44 cases

MI-BOM 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 Michigan disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

ASHA DOWNS, D.O. — brand share 4.0%
Specialty average (est.)

4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 854 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.

854
Total Claims
$27K
Total Drug Cost
248
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,237
Total Day Supply
31,494
Brand vs Generic
4% brand / 96% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$5K
Generic Drug Cost
$23K
Antibiotic Claims
28

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.16
Gender Split
67% female / 33% male
Age Distribution
<65: 31, 65-74: 116, 75-84: 81, 85+: 20

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride
240
Desloratadine
131
Ipratropium Bromide
63
Esomeprazole Magnesium
49
Mupirocin
43
Triamcinolone Acetonide
33
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
32
Prednisone
23
Methylprednisolone
22
Montelukast Sodium
22

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

Otolaryngology Physician Overview

How ASHA DOWNS, D.O. fits within the Otolaryngology Physician landscape nationally.

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

ASHA DOWNS, D.O.'s 854 claims are above the specialty average of 509.

Nearby Otolaryngology Physician Providers in Michigan

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ASHA DOWNS, D.O.'s specialty?
ASHA DOWNS, D.O. specializes in Otolaryngology Physician and practices in CLARKSTON, Michigan. Credentials: D.O..
How much does ASHA DOWNS, D.O. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ASHA DOWNS, D.O. wrote 854 Medicare Part D claims totaling $27K in drug costs for 248 beneficiaries.
Where is ASHA DOWNS, D.O. located?
ASHA DOWNS, D.O. is located at 5701 BOW POINTE DR, CLARKSTON, MI, 48346. Phone: (248) 620-3100.
What is ASHA DOWNS, D.O.'s NPI number?
ASHA DOWNS, D.O.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518076348, issued on 08/29/2006.
Does ASHA DOWNS, D.O. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ASHA DOWNS, D.O.'s prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $5K in brand drug costs.
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 ASHA DOWNS, D.O. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ASHA DOWNS, D.O.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride, Desloratadine, Ipratropium Bromide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ASHA DOWNS, D.O. accept Medicare?
ASHA DOWNS, D.O. appears in CMS Medicare data with 854 Part D claims and 248 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ASHA DOWNS, D.O.'s credentials?
ASHA DOWNS, D.O.'s NPI is 1518076348 with credentials D.O.. 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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