2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1194834861 MD
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CHRISTINE PUIG, MD

Otolaryngology Physician in AUBURN, Washington. 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
415
Medicare Part D claims · 171 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology Physician avg: 509
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$292.24
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

CHRISTINE PUIG, MD filed 415 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Otolaryngology Physician in AUBURN, Washington, prescribing 90% generic.

415
Part D claims, 2023
90%
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.

CHRISTINE PUIG, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

415 Top 38% higher than 62% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 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)

CHRISTINE PUIG, MD 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 CHRISTINE PUIG, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/29/2006

NPI 1194834861

Primary specialty

Otolaryngology Physician

Mid-sized

10,895 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

415 18% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 509

Specialty distribution in Washington

How Otolaryngology Physician compares to other specialties among Washington providers

Washington providers

Otolaryngology Physician share within Washington

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

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).

CHRISTINE PUIG, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otolaryngology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 310 6TH ST NE, AUBURN, WA, 98002, with a listed phone of (253) 545-5880. NPI 1194834861 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 PUIG 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 415 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 171 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $62K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.5%. 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

310 6TH ST NE
AUBURN, WA 98002

Provider Details

NPI 1194834861
Specialty Otolaryngology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/29/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHRISTINE PUIG, MD 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.

MULTICARE HEALTH SYSTEM
COVINGTON, WA

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 CHRISTINE PUIG, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$292

Largest payer

Medtronic, 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 — Washington WMC 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 ~34K Washington medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to CHRISTINE PUIG, MD. To verify CHRISTINE PUIG, MD's current license status, search the WMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

88
Total board actions, Washington 2023
Across 85 cases
2.59
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Washington statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
31 cases

WMC 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 Washington disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

CHRISTINE PUIG, MD — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 415 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.

415
Total Claims
$62K
Total Drug Cost
171
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
539
Total Day Supply
12,395
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$53K
Generic Drug Cost
$9K
Opioid Claims
27 (6.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
75

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.25
Gender Split
65% female / 35% male
Age Distribution
<65: 24, 65-74: 77, 75-84: 54, 85+: 16

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What CHRISTINE PUIG, MD 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
Fluticasone Propionate
82
Ipratropium Bromide
79
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
24
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
23
Mupirocin
23
Doxycycline Monohydrate
20
Azelastine Hcl
15
Prednisone
13
Nucala
Mepolizumab
11

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

Otolaryngology Physician Overview

How CHRISTINE PUIG, MD fits within the Otolaryngology Physician landscape nationally.

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

CHRISTINE PUIG, MD's 415 claims are below the specialty average of 509.

Nearby Otolaryngology Physician Providers in Washington

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTINE PUIG, MD's specialty?
CHRISTINE PUIG, MD specializes in Otolaryngology Physician and practices in AUBURN, Washington. Credentials: MD.
How much does CHRISTINE PUIG, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTINE PUIG, MD wrote 415 Medicare Part D claims totaling $62K in drug costs for 171 beneficiaries.
Where is CHRISTINE PUIG, MD located?
CHRISTINE PUIG, MD is located at 310 6TH ST NE, AUBURN, WA, 98002. Phone: (253) 545-5880.
What is CHRISTINE PUIG, MD's NPI number?
CHRISTINE PUIG, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194834861, issued on 08/29/2006.
Does CHRISTINE PUIG, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHRISTINE PUIG, MD's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $53K in brand drug costs.
Does CHRISTINE PUIG, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, CHRISTINE PUIG, MD had 27 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.5%.
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 CHRISTINE PUIG, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTINE PUIG, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Fluticasone Propionate, Ipratropium Bromide, Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTINE PUIG, MD accept Medicare?
CHRISTINE PUIG, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 415 Part D claims and 171 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTINE PUIG, MD's credentials?
CHRISTINE PUIG, MD's NPI is 1194834861 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.
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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