2026 NPPES data Otology & Neurotology Physician NPI 1699881052 M.D.
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BRUCE FETTERMAN, M.D.

Otology & Neurotology Physician in GERMANTOWN, Tennessee. 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
489
Medicare Part D claims · 188 beneficiaries · Otology & Neurotology Physician avg: 401
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$207.97
9 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

BRUCE FETTERMAN, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 489 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

75/100
MIPS score · -8 vs avg
489
Part D claims, 2023
86%
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.

BRUCE FETTERMAN, 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

75 15th percentile higher than 15% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

BRUCE FETTERMAN, 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 BRUCE FETTERMAN, M.D.?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/21/2006

NPI 1699881052

Primary specialty

Otology & Neurotology Physician

Rare

333 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

489 22% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 401

MIPS final score

75/100 8.099999999999994% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Otology & Neurotology Physician compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

Otology & Neurotology Physician share within Tennessee

1. Otology & Neurotology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Otology & Neurotology Physician share within Tennessee

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

BRUCE FETTERMAN, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Otology & Neurotology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
75/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Otology & Neurotology Physician) — 75/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%75%
MIPS final score (Otology & Neurotology Physician) — 75/100 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).

BRUCE FETTERMAN, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otology & Neurotology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 7600 WOLF RIVER BLVD, GERMANTOWN, TN, 38138, with a listed phone of (901) 755-5300. NPI 1699881052 was issued on 08/21/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FETTERMAN 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 489 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 188 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $12K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 75/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

Otology & Neurotology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 333 enrolled providers across 46 states and an average of 401 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

7600 WOLF RIVER BLVD
GERMANTOWN, TN 38138

Provider Details

NPI 1699881052
Specialty Otology & Neurotology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/21/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BRUCE FETTERMAN, 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-SOUTH EAR NOSE AND THROAT PC
GERMANTOWN, TN

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 BRUCE FETTERMAN, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$208

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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

BRUCE FETTERMAN, M.D. — brand share 14.0%
Specialty average (est.)

14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 489 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.

489
Total Claims
$12K
Total Drug Cost
188
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
610
Total Day Supply
14,757
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$4K
Generic Drug Cost
$8K
Antibiotic Claims
24

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.15
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male
Age Distribution
<65: 12, 65-74: 83, 75-84: 75, 85+: 18

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What BRUCE FETTERMAN, 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
Diazepam
130
Meclizine Hcl
71
Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid
Triamterene/Hydrochlorothiazid
43
Ofloxacin
38
Fluticasone Propionate
32
Ciprofloxacin-Dexamethasone
Ciprofloxacin Hcl/Dexameth
28
Methylprednisolone
24
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Hc
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Hydrocort
19
Fluocinolone Acetonide Oil
18

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

Otology & Neurotology Physician Overview

How BRUCE FETTERMAN, M.D. fits within the Otology & Neurotology Physician landscape nationally.

333
Otology & Neurotology Physician Providers in US
46
States with Otology & Neurotology Physician
401
Avg Claims per Provider

BRUCE FETTERMAN, M.D.'s 489 claims are above the specialty average of 401.

Nearby Otology & Neurotology Physician Providers in Tennessee

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

Compare Otology & Neurotology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BRUCE FETTERMAN, M.D.'s specialty?
BRUCE FETTERMAN, M.D. specializes in Otology & Neurotology Physician and practices in GERMANTOWN, Tennessee. Credentials: M.D..
How much does BRUCE FETTERMAN, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BRUCE FETTERMAN, M.D. wrote 489 Medicare Part D claims totaling $12K in drug costs for 188 beneficiaries.
What is BRUCE FETTERMAN, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
BRUCE FETTERMAN, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is BRUCE FETTERMAN, M.D. located?
BRUCE FETTERMAN, M.D. is located at 7600 WOLF RIVER BLVD, GERMANTOWN, TN, 38138. Phone: (901) 755-5300.
What is BRUCE FETTERMAN, M.D.'s NPI number?
BRUCE FETTERMAN, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699881052, issued on 08/21/2006.
Does BRUCE FETTERMAN, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BRUCE FETTERMAN, M.D.'s prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $4K in brand drug costs.
How many Otology & Neurotology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 333 Otology & Neurotology Physician providers across 46 states in the US. The average Otology & Neurotology Physician provider writes 401 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BRUCE FETTERMAN, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BRUCE FETTERMAN, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Diazepam, Meclizine Hcl, Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BRUCE FETTERMAN, M.D. accept Medicare?
BRUCE FETTERMAN, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 489 Part D claims and 188 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BRUCE FETTERMAN, M.D.'s credentials?
BRUCE FETTERMAN, M.D.'s NPI is 1699881052 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.
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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