2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1730522020 M.D., M.S.
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FRANK MASTERS, M.D., M.S.

Otolaryngology Physician in TACOMA, 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
261
Medicare Part D claims · 94 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology Physician avg: 509

What the federal data shows

FRANK MASTERS, M.D., M.S. filed 261 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Otolaryngology Physician in TACOMA, Washington.

261
Part D claims, 2023
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.

FRANK MASTERS, M.D., M.S.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

261 49th percentile higher than 49% 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)

FRANK MASTERS, M.D., M.S. 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 FRANK MASTERS, M.D., M.S.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/17/2013

NPI 1730522020

Primary specialty

Otolaryngology Physician

Mid-sized

10,895 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

261 49% 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).

FRANK MASTERS, M.D., M.S. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otolaryngology Physician provider holding M.D., M.S. credentials at 209 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY, TACOMA, WA, 98405, with a listed phone of (253) 596-3300. NPI 1730522020 was issued on 04/17/2013. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MASTERS 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 261 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 94 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $8K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.4%. 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

209 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY
TACOMA, WA 98405

Provider Details

NPI 1730522020
Specialty Otolaryngology Physician
Credentials M.D., M.S.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/17/2013

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where FRANK MASTERS, M.D., M.S. 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 WASHINGTON
TACOMA, 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).

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 FRANK MASTERS, M.D., M.S.. To verify FRANK MASTERS, M.D., M.S.'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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

261
Total Claims
$8K
Total Drug Cost
94
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
297
Total Day Supply
6,852
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$8K
Opioid Claims
14 (5.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
23

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.19
Gender Split
53% female / 47% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What FRANK MASTERS, M.D., M.S. 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
Azelastine Hcl
75
Ipratropium Bromide
51
Fluticasone Propionate
28
Ciprofloxacin-Dexamethasone
Ciprofloxacin Hcl/Dexameth
21
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
12
Ofloxacin
12
Famotidine
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 FRANK MASTERS, M.D., M.S. fits within the Otolaryngology Physician landscape nationally.

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

FRANK MASTERS, M.D., M.S.'s 261 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 MASTERS.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FRANK MASTERS, M.D., M.S.'s specialty?
FRANK MASTERS, M.D., M.S. specializes in Otolaryngology Physician and practices in TACOMA, Washington. Credentials: M.D., M.S..
How much does FRANK MASTERS, M.D., M.S. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, FRANK MASTERS, M.D., M.S. wrote 261 Medicare Part D claims totaling $8K in drug costs for 94 beneficiaries.
Where is FRANK MASTERS, M.D., M.S. located?
FRANK MASTERS, M.D., M.S. is located at 209 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY, TACOMA, WA, 98405. Phone: (253) 596-3300.
What is FRANK MASTERS, M.D., M.S.'s NPI number?
FRANK MASTERS, M.D., M.S.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730522020, issued on 04/17/2013.
Does FRANK MASTERS, M.D., M.S. prescribe opioids?
Yes, FRANK MASTERS, M.D., M.S. had 14 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.4%.
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 FRANK MASTERS, M.D., M.S. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, FRANK MASTERS, M.D., M.S.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Azelastine Hcl, Ipratropium Bromide, Fluticasone Propionate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does FRANK MASTERS, M.D., M.S. accept Medicare?
FRANK MASTERS, M.D., M.S. appears in CMS Medicare data with 261 Part D claims and 94 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify FRANK MASTERS, M.D., M.S.'s credentials?
FRANK MASTERS, M.D., M.S.'s NPI is 1730522020 with credentials M.D., M.S.. 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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