2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1427152503 M.D.
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COLIN CAVE, M.D.

Otolaryngology Physician in BEAVERTON, Oregon. 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
328
Medicare Part D claims · 140 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology Physician avg: 509
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

COLIN CAVE, M.D. filed 328 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Otolaryngology Physician in BEAVERTON, Oregon, prescribing 89% generic.

328
Part D claims, 2023
89%
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.

COLIN CAVE, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

328 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)

COLIN CAVE, 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 COLIN CAVE, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/11/2006

NPI 1427152503

Primary specialty

Otolaryngology Physician

Mid-sized

10,895 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

328 36% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 509

Specialty distribution in Oregon

How Otolaryngology Physician compares to other specialties among Oregon providers

Oregon providers

Otolaryngology Physician share within Oregon

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

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).

COLIN CAVE, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otolaryngology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 4855 SW WESTERN AVE, BEAVERTON, OR, 97005, with a listed phone of (503) 643-7565. NPI 1427152503 was issued on 09/11/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CAVE 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 328 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 140 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $8K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% 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

4855 SW WESTERN AVE
BEAVERTON, OR 97005

Provider Details

NPI 1427152503
Specialty Otolaryngology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/11/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where COLIN CAVE, 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.

KAISER FOUNDATION HEALTH PLAN OF THE NORTHWEST
CLACKAMAS, OR

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

COLIN CAVE, M.D. — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 328 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.

328
Total Claims
$8K
Total Drug Cost
140
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
521
Total Day Supply
12,207
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$2K
Generic Drug Cost
$6K
Antibiotic Claims
33

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.10
Gender Split
51% female / 49% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What COLIN CAVE, 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
Pantoprazole Sodium
82
Dexamethasone
39
Prednisolone Acetate
36
Ofloxacin
26
Prednisone
23
Ipratropium Bromide
20
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
17
Mupirocin
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 COLIN CAVE, 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

COLIN CAVE, M.D.'s 328 claims are below the specialty average of 509.

Nearby Otolaryngology Physician Providers in Oregon

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is COLIN CAVE, M.D.'s specialty?
COLIN CAVE, M.D. specializes in Otolaryngology Physician and practices in BEAVERTON, Oregon. Credentials: M.D..
How much does COLIN CAVE, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, COLIN CAVE, M.D. wrote 328 Medicare Part D claims totaling $8K in drug costs for 140 beneficiaries.
Where is COLIN CAVE, M.D. located?
COLIN CAVE, M.D. is located at 4855 SW WESTERN AVE, BEAVERTON, OR, 97005. Phone: (503) 643-7565.
What is COLIN CAVE, M.D.'s NPI number?
COLIN CAVE, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427152503, issued on 09/11/2006.
Does COLIN CAVE, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
COLIN CAVE, M.D.'s prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $2K 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 COLIN CAVE, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, COLIN CAVE, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Pantoprazole Sodium, Dexamethasone, Prednisolone Acetate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does COLIN CAVE, M.D. accept Medicare?
COLIN CAVE, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 328 Part D claims and 140 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify COLIN CAVE, M.D.'s credentials?
COLIN CAVE, M.D.'s NPI is 1427152503 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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