2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1710366018 M.D.
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BRANDON WACHAL, M.D.

Otolaryngology Physician in ANNAPOLIS, Maryland. 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
330
Medicare Part D claims · 136 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology Physician avg: 509
Industry payments
$888
33 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

BRANDON WACHAL, M.D. filed 330 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Otolaryngology Physician in ANNAPOLIS, Maryland.

330
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.

BRANDON WACHAL, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

330 Top 43% higher than 57% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 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)

BRANDON WACHAL, 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).

What does the federal data show about BRANDON WACHAL, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/20/2015

NPI 1710366018

Primary specialty

Otolaryngology Physician

Mid-sized

10,895 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

330 35% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 509

Specialty distribution in Maryland

How Otolaryngology Physician compares to other specialties among Maryland providers

Maryland providers

Otolaryngology Physician share within Maryland

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

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).

BRANDON WACHAL, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otolaryngology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 600 RIDGELY AVE STE 110, ANNAPOLIS, MD, 21401, with a listed phone of (410) 573-9191. NPI 1710366018 was issued on 05/20/2015. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what WACHAL 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 330 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 136 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $24K in drug spend. 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

600 RIDGELY AVE STE 110
ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401

Provider Details

NPI 1710366018
Specialty Otolaryngology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/20/2015

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BRANDON WACHAL, 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.

MID-ATLANTIC ENT
SEVERNA PARK, MD

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 BRANDON WACHAL, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$888

Largest payer

GENZYME CORPORATION

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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

330
Total Claims
$24K
Total Drug Cost
136
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
618
Total Day Supply
16,941
Generic Drug Cost
$12K
Antibiotic Claims
27

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.97
Gender Split
67% female / 33% male
Age Distribution
<65: 18, 65-74: 65, 75-84: 40, 85+: 13

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What BRANDON WACHAL, M.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Omeprazole
56
Ipratropium Bromide
45
Azelastine Hcl
31
Fluticasone Propionate
28
Mupirocin
18
Budesonide
15
Fluocinolone Acetonide Oil
14
Rabeprazole Sodium
13
Famotidine
12

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

Otolaryngology Physician Overview

How BRANDON WACHAL, 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

BRANDON WACHAL, M.D.'s 330 claims are below the specialty average of 509.

Nearby Otolaryngology Physician Providers in Maryland

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BRANDON WACHAL, M.D.'s specialty?
BRANDON WACHAL, M.D. specializes in Otolaryngology Physician and practices in ANNAPOLIS, Maryland. Credentials: M.D..
How much does BRANDON WACHAL, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BRANDON WACHAL, M.D. wrote 330 Medicare Part D claims totaling $24K in drug costs for 136 beneficiaries.
Where is BRANDON WACHAL, M.D. located?
BRANDON WACHAL, M.D. is located at 600 RIDGELY AVE STE 110, ANNAPOLIS, MD, 21401. Phone: (410) 573-9191.
What is BRANDON WACHAL, M.D.'s NPI number?
BRANDON WACHAL, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710366018, issued on 05/20/2015.
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 BRANDON WACHAL, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BRANDON WACHAL, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Omeprazole, Ipratropium Bromide, Azelastine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BRANDON WACHAL, M.D. accept Medicare?
BRANDON WACHAL, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 330 Part D claims and 136 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BRANDON WACHAL, M.D.'s credentials?
BRANDON WACHAL, M.D.'s NPI is 1710366018 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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