2026 NPPES data Otolaryngic Allergy Physician NPI 1164440822 M.D.
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DANIEL SCHLUND, M.D.

Otolaryngic Allergy Physician in HANFORD, California. 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
392
Medicare Part D claims · 143 beneficiaries · Otolaryngic Allergy Physician avg: 788
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
0/100
▼ 83 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: DANIEL SCHLUND, M.D. is a Otolaryngic Allergy Physician ([object Object]) practicing in HANFORD, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 392 claims across 143 beneficiaries — 7% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 0/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: DANIEL SCHLUND, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 0 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 392 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

DANIEL SCHLUND, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

DANIEL SCHLUND, M.D. at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/18/2006

NPI 1164440822

Primary specialty

Otolaryngic Allergy Physician

Rare

151 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

392 50% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 788

MIPS final score

0/100 83.1% pts

Penalty band band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in California

How Otolaryngic Allergy Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Otolaryngic Allergy Physician share within California

1. Otolaryngic Allergy Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Otolaryngic Allergy Physician share within California

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

DANIEL SCHLUND, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Otolaryngic Allergy Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
0/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Otolaryngic Allergy Physician) — 0/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%0%
MIPS final score (Otolaryngic Allergy Physician) — 0/100 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).

DANIEL SCHLUND, M.D. is a Otolaryngic Allergy Physician provider practicing in HANFORD, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1164440822. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

DANIEL SCHLUND, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otolaryngic Allergy Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 125 MALL DR, HANFORD, CA, 93230, with a listed phone of (559) 582-8791. NPI 1164440822 was issued on 07/18/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SCHLUND 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 392 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 143 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $6K in drug spend, split 7% brand-name and 93% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 10.5%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 0/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Otolaryngic Allergy Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 151 enrolled providers across 38 states and an average of 788 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

125 MALL DR
HANFORD, CA 93230

Provider Details

NPI 1164440822
Specialty Otolaryngic Allergy Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/18/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

0
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
0
Quality

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DANIEL SCHLUND, 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.

ADVENTIST HEALTH PHYSICIANS NETWORK
HANFORD, CA
CENTRAL VALLEY GENERAL HOSPITAL
HANFORD, CA

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

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 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 ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to DANIEL SCHLUND, M.D.. To verify DANIEL SCHLUND, M.D.'s current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC 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 California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

DANIEL SCHLUND, M.D. — brand share 7.0%
Specialty average (est.)

7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 392 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.

392
Total Claims
$6K
Total Drug Cost
143
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
604
Total Day Supply
14,450
Brand vs Generic
7% brand / 93% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$475
Generic Drug Cost
$6K
Opioid Claims
41 (10.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
74

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.03
Gender Split
66% female / 34% male
Age Distribution
<65: 14, 65-74: 69, 75-84: 47, 85+: 13

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Levothyroxine Sodium
109
Famotidine
63
Cephalexin
42
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
28
Ipratropium Bromide
27
Mometasone Furoate
20
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
16
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
13
Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron
12

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

Otolaryngic Allergy Physician Overview

How DANIEL SCHLUND, M.D. fits within the Otolaryngic Allergy Physician landscape nationally.

151
Otolaryngic Allergy Physician Providers in US
38
States with Otolaryngic Allergy Physician
788
Avg Claims per Provider

DANIEL SCHLUND, M.D.'s 392 claims are below the specialty average of 788.

Nearby Otolaryngic Allergy Physician Providers in California

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

Compare Otolaryngic Allergy Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DANIEL SCHLUND, M.D.'s specialty?
DANIEL SCHLUND, M.D. specializes in Otolaryngic Allergy Physician and practices in HANFORD, California. Credentials: M.D..
How much does DANIEL SCHLUND, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DANIEL SCHLUND, M.D. wrote 392 Medicare Part D claims totaling $6K in drug costs for 143 beneficiaries.
What is DANIEL SCHLUND, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
DANIEL SCHLUND, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 0/100 (Quality: 0). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is DANIEL SCHLUND, M.D. located?
DANIEL SCHLUND, M.D. is located at 125 MALL DR, HANFORD, CA, 93230. Phone: (559) 582-8791.
What is DANIEL SCHLUND, M.D.'s NPI number?
DANIEL SCHLUND, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164440822, issued on 07/18/2006.
Does DANIEL SCHLUND, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DANIEL SCHLUND, M.D.'s prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $475 in brand drug costs.
Does DANIEL SCHLUND, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, DANIEL SCHLUND, M.D. had 41 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 10.5%.
How many Otolaryngic Allergy Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 151 Otolaryngic Allergy Physician providers across 38 states in the US. The average Otolaryngic Allergy Physician provider writes 788 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DANIEL SCHLUND, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DANIEL SCHLUND, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Famotidine, Cephalexin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DANIEL SCHLUND, M.D. accept Medicare?
DANIEL SCHLUND, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 392 Part D claims and 143 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DANIEL SCHLUND, M.D.'s credentials?
DANIEL SCHLUND, M.D.'s NPI is 1164440822 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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