2026 NPPES data Otology & Neurotology Physician NPI 1568558138 MD
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DREW HORLBECK, MD

Otology & Neurotology Physician in FORT MYERS, Florida. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

Federal data — no proprietary rating. PlainDoctor publishes the actual CMS NPPES and Medicare records — NPI registration, specialty, practice location, and prescribing data — without a composite score or editorial opinion on top. Every field traces to a federal source.
Prescribing volume
649
Medicare Part D claims · 318 beneficiaries · Otology & Neurotology Physician avg: 401
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$369.15
6 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

DREW HORLBECK, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 649 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

75/100
MIPS score · -8 vs avg
649
Part D claims, 2023
92%
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.

DREW HORLBECK, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

75 15th percentile higher than 15% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

DREW HORLBECK, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 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 DREW HORLBECK, MD?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/04/2006

NPI 1568558138

Primary specialty

Otology & Neurotology Physician

Rare

333 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

649 62% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 401

MIPS final score

75/100 8.099999999999994% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Florida

How Otology & Neurotology Physician compares to other specialties among Florida providers

Florida providers

Otology & Neurotology Physician share within Florida

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

DREW HORLBECK, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Otology & Neurotology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
75/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Otology & Neurotology Physician) — 75/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%75%
MIPS final score (Otology & Neurotology Physician) — 75/100 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).

DREW HORLBECK, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otology & Neurotology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 9711 COMMERCE CENTER CT STE 101, FORT MYERS, FL, 33908, with a listed phone of (239) 939-2621. NPI 1568558138 was issued on 10/04/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HORLBECK 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 649 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 318 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $20K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 11.2%. 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 75/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

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

9711 COMMERCE CENTER CT STE 101
FORT MYERS, FL 33908

Provider Details

NPI 1568558138
Specialty Otology & Neurotology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/04/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DREW HORLBECK, 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.

EAR NOSE AND THROAT ASSOCIATES MD PA
FORT MYERS, FL

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 DREW HORLBECK, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$369

Largest payer

MED-EL 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.

License & disciplinary context — Florida FLDOH 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 ~75K Florida medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to DREW HORLBECK, MD. To verify DREW HORLBECK, MD's current license status, search the FLDOH public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

480
Total board actions, Florida 2023
Across 467 cases
6.40
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Florida statewide rate
monetary fine
Most common action type
138 cases

FLDOH 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 Florida disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

DREW HORLBECK, MD — brand share 8.0%
Specialty average (est.)

8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 649 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.

649
Total Claims
$20K
Total Drug Cost
318
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
787
Total Day Supply
14,108
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 92% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$6K
Generic Drug Cost
$14K
Opioid Claims
73 (11.2% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
129

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.19
Gender Split
51% female / 49% male
Age Distribution
<65: 13, 65-74: 138, 75-84: 134, 85+: 33

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What DREW HORLBECK, 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
Prednisone
98
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
78
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
71
Ofloxacin
71
Azelastine Hcl
39
Fluticasone Propionate
31
Ciprofloxacin-Dexamethasone
Ciprofloxacin Hcl/Dexameth
30
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Hc
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Hydrocort
21
Clobetasol Propionate
19
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
17

* 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 DREW HORLBECK, MD 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

DREW HORLBECK, MD's 649 claims are above the specialty average of 401.

Nearby Otology & Neurotology Physician Providers in Florida

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DREW HORLBECK, MD's specialty?
DREW HORLBECK, MD specializes in Otology & Neurotology Physician and practices in FORT MYERS, Florida. Credentials: MD.
How much does DREW HORLBECK, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DREW HORLBECK, MD wrote 649 Medicare Part D claims totaling $20K in drug costs for 318 beneficiaries.
What is DREW HORLBECK, MD's Medicare quality score?
DREW HORLBECK, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is DREW HORLBECK, MD located?
DREW HORLBECK, MD is located at 9711 COMMERCE CENTER CT STE 101, FORT MYERS, FL, 33908. Phone: (239) 939-2621.
What is DREW HORLBECK, MD's NPI number?
DREW HORLBECK, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568558138, issued on 10/04/2006.
Does DREW HORLBECK, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DREW HORLBECK, MD's prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $6K in brand drug costs.
Does DREW HORLBECK, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, DREW HORLBECK, MD had 73 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 11.2%.
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 DREW HORLBECK, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DREW HORLBECK, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone, Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DREW HORLBECK, MD accept Medicare?
DREW HORLBECK, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 649 Part D claims and 318 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DREW HORLBECK, MD's credentials?
DREW HORLBECK, MD's NPI is 1568558138 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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