2026 NPPES data Otology & Neurotology Physician NPI 1699774000 M.D.
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CALHOUN CUNNINGHAM, M.D.

Otology & Neurotology Physician in RALEIGH, North Carolina. 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
198
Medicare Part D claims · 97 beneficiaries · Otology & Neurotology Physician avg: 401
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$159.51
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

CALHOUN CUNNINGHAM, M.D. filed 198 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Otology & Neurotology Physician in RALEIGH, North Carolina, prescribing 91% generic.

198
Part D claims, 2023
91%
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.

CALHOUN CUNNINGHAM, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

198 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 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)

CALHOUN CUNNINGHAM, 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 CALHOUN CUNNINGHAM, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/18/2005

NPI 1699774000

Primary specialty

Otology & Neurotology Physician

Rare

333 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

198 51% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 401

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Otology & Neurotology Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Otology & Neurotology Physician share within North Carolina

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Otology & Neurotology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Otology & Neurotology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Otology & Neurotology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Otology & Neurotology 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).

CALHOUN CUNNINGHAM, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otology & Neurotology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 3100 DURALEIGH RD, RALEIGH, NC, 27612, with a listed phone of (919) 876-4327. NPI 1699774000 was issued on 07/18/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CUNNINGHAM 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 198 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 97 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $6K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% 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.

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

3100 DURALEIGH RD
RALEIGH, NC 27612

Provider Details

NPI 1699774000
Specialty Otology & Neurotology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/18/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CALHOUN CUNNINGHAM, 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.

DUKE HEALTH INTEGRATED PRACTICE INC
RALEIGH, NC

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 CALHOUN CUNNINGHAM, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$160

Largest payer

PROCEPT BioRobotics 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 · Generic-heavy

CALHOUN CUNNINGHAM, M.D. — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 198 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.

198
Total Claims
$6K
Total Drug Cost
97
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
336
Total Day Supply
8,186
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$3K
Generic Drug Cost
$3K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.91
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What CALHOUN CUNNINGHAM, 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
Hydrochlorothiazide
37
Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid
Triamterene/Hydrochlorothiazid
18
Methylprednisolone
17
Clonazepam
16
Diazepam
12

* 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 CALHOUN CUNNINGHAM, 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

CALHOUN CUNNINGHAM, M.D.'s 198 claims are below the specialty average of 401.

Nearby Otology & Neurotology Physician Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as CUNNINGHAM.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CALHOUN CUNNINGHAM, M.D.'s specialty?
CALHOUN CUNNINGHAM, M.D. specializes in Otology & Neurotology Physician and practices in RALEIGH, North Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does CALHOUN CUNNINGHAM, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CALHOUN CUNNINGHAM, M.D. wrote 198 Medicare Part D claims totaling $6K in drug costs for 97 beneficiaries.
Where is CALHOUN CUNNINGHAM, M.D. located?
CALHOUN CUNNINGHAM, M.D. is located at 3100 DURALEIGH RD, RALEIGH, NC, 27612. Phone: (919) 876-4327.
What is CALHOUN CUNNINGHAM, M.D.'s NPI number?
CALHOUN CUNNINGHAM, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699774000, issued on 07/18/2005.
Does CALHOUN CUNNINGHAM, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CALHOUN CUNNINGHAM, M.D.'s prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $3K 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 CALHOUN CUNNINGHAM, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CALHOUN CUNNINGHAM, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrochlorothiazide, Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid, Methylprednisolone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CALHOUN CUNNINGHAM, M.D. accept Medicare?
CALHOUN CUNNINGHAM, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 198 Part D claims and 97 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CALHOUN CUNNINGHAM, M.D.'s credentials?
CALHOUN CUNNINGHAM, M.D.'s NPI is 1699774000 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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