2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1376765420 MD
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DAVID KLUGE, MD

Otolaryngology Physician in GREAT FALLS, Montana. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 263 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology Physician avg: 509
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
87.2607/100
▲ 4 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$70.98
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: DAVID KLUGE, MD is a Otolaryngology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in GREAT FALLS, Montana with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 263 beneficiaries — 7% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 87.2607/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $70.98 across 4 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: DAVID KLUGE, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 87.2607 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 1,052 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)

DAVID KLUGE, MD 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).

DAVID KLUGE, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/02/2007

NPI 1376765420

Primary specialty

Otolaryngology Physician

Mid-sized

10,895 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,052 107% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 509

MIPS final score

87.2607/100 4.160700000000006% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Montana

How Otolaryngology Physician compares to other specialties among Montana providers

Montana providers

Otolaryngology Physician share within Montana

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

DAVID KLUGE, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Otolaryngology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
87.2607/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Otolaryngology Physician) — 87.2607/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%87.3%
MIPS final score (Otolaryngology Physician) — 87.2607/100 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).

DAVID KLUGE, MD is a Otolaryngology Physician provider practicing in GREAT FALLS, Montana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1376765420. 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.

DAVID KLUGE, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otolaryngology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 3000 15TH AVE S, GREAT FALLS, MT, 59405, with a listed phone of (406) 771-3437. NPI 1376765420 was issued on 05/02/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KLUGE 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 1,052 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 263 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $46K in drug spend, split 7% brand-name and 93% 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 87.2607/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 82.973), compared with the national average of 83.1.

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

3000 15TH AVE S
GREAT FALLS, MT 59405

Provider Details

NPI 1376765420
Specialty Otolaryngology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/02/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

87.2607
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
82.973
Quality
85.9138
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DAVID KLUGE, 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.

BENEFIS HOSPITALS INC
★★☆☆☆ 2/5
GREAT FALLS, MT
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 270012
GREAT FALLS CLINIC LLC
GREAT FALLS, MT

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 DAVID KLUGE, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$71

Largest payer

AERIN MEDICAL 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

DAVID KLUGE, MD — brand share 7.0%
Specialty average (est.)

7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 1,052 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.

1,052
Total Claims
$46K
Total Drug Cost
263
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,835
Total Day Supply
50,238
Brand vs Generic
7% brand / 93% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$16K
Generic Drug Cost
$30K
Antibiotic Claims
63

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.05
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male
Age Distribution
<65: 36, 65-74: 122, 75-84: 89, 85+: 16

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Famotidine
204
Omeprazole
99
Ipratropium Bromide
77
Montelukast Sodium
68
Fluticasone Propionate
58
Pantoprazole Sodium
54
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
40
Fluocinolone Acetonide Oil
38
Pilocarpine Hcl
35
Mupirocin
24

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

Otolaryngology Physician Overview

How DAVID KLUGE, 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

DAVID KLUGE, MD's 1,052 claims are above the specialty average of 509.

Nearby Otolaryngology Physician Providers in Montana

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DAVID KLUGE, MD's specialty?
DAVID KLUGE, MD specializes in Otolaryngology Physician and practices in GREAT FALLS, Montana. Credentials: MD.
How much does DAVID KLUGE, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DAVID KLUGE, MD wrote 1,052 Medicare Part D claims totaling $46K in drug costs for 263 beneficiaries.
What is DAVID KLUGE, MD's Medicare quality score?
DAVID KLUGE, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 87.2607/100 (Quality: 82.973). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is DAVID KLUGE, MD located?
DAVID KLUGE, MD is located at 3000 15TH AVE S, GREAT FALLS, MT, 59405. Phone: (406) 771-3437.
What is DAVID KLUGE, MD's NPI number?
DAVID KLUGE, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1376765420, issued on 05/02/2007.
Does DAVID KLUGE, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DAVID KLUGE, MD's prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $16K 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 DAVID KLUGE, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DAVID KLUGE, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Famotidine, Omeprazole, Ipratropium Bromide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DAVID KLUGE, MD accept Medicare?
DAVID KLUGE, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,052 Part D claims and 263 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DAVID KLUGE, MD's credentials?
DAVID KLUGE, MD's NPI is 1376765420 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.
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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