2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1962485664 M.D.
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H HEARNSBERGER, M.D.

Otolaryngology Physician in LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas. 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
311
Medicare Part D claims · 136 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology Physician avg: 509
Generic prescribing
75%
generic claims · 25% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
84.0272/100
▲ 1 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: H HEARNSBERGER, M.D. is a Otolaryngology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 311 claims across 136 beneficiaries — 25% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 84.0272/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: H HEARNSBERGER, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 84.0272 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 311 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)

H HEARNSBERGER, M.D. 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).

H HEARNSBERGER, M.D. at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/28/2005

NPI 1962485664

Primary specialty

Otolaryngology Physician

Mid-sized

10,895 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

311 39% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 509

MIPS final score

84.0272/100 0.9271999999999991% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Arkansas

How Otolaryngology Physician compares to other specialties among Arkansas providers

Arkansas providers

Otolaryngology Physician share within Arkansas

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

H HEARNSBERGER, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Otolaryngology Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
84.0272/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Otolaryngology Physician) — 84.0272/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Otolaryngology Physician) — 84.0272/100 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).

H HEARNSBERGER, M.D. is a Otolaryngology Physician provider practicing in LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1962485664. 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.

H HEARNSBERGER, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otolaryngology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 500 S UNIVERSITY AVE, LITTLE ROCK, AR, 72205, with a listed phone of (501) 664-4381. NPI 1962485664 was issued on 11/28/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HEARNSBERGER 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 311 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 136 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $14K in drug spend, split 25% brand-name and 75% 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 84.0272/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 80.6113, Cost 66.146), 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

500 S UNIVERSITY AVE
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72205

Provider Details

NPI 1962485664
Specialty Otolaryngology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/28/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

84.0272
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
80.6113
Quality
66.146
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where H HEARNSBERGER, 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.

ARKANSAS OTOLARYNGOLOGY CENTER PA
LITTLE ROCK, AR

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 · Above average

H HEARNSBERGER, M.D. — brand share 25.0%
Specialty average (est.)

25% brand-name claims vs 75% generic, on 311 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.

311
Total Claims
$14K
Total Drug Cost
136
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
352
Total Day Supply
7,083
Brand vs Generic
25% brand / 75% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$5K
Generic Drug Cost
$9K
Antibiotic Claims
54

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.23
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male
Age Distribution
<65: 16, 65-74: 64, 75-84: 45, 85+: 11

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Betamethasone Valerate
58
Ipratropium Bromide
42
Doxycycline Hyclate
41
Gabapentin
22
Ciprofloxacin-Dexamethasone
Ciprofloxacin Hcl/Dexameth
20
Mupirocin
16
Amitriptyline Hcl
13
Prednisone
13

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

Otolaryngology Physician Overview

How H HEARNSBERGER, 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

H HEARNSBERGER, M.D.'s 311 claims are below the specialty average of 509.

Nearby Otolaryngology Physician Providers in Arkansas

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is H HEARNSBERGER, M.D.'s specialty?
H HEARNSBERGER, M.D. specializes in Otolaryngology Physician and practices in LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas. Credentials: M.D..
How much does H HEARNSBERGER, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, H HEARNSBERGER, M.D. wrote 311 Medicare Part D claims totaling $14K in drug costs for 136 beneficiaries.
What is H HEARNSBERGER, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
H HEARNSBERGER, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 84.0272/100 (Quality: 80.6113, Cost: 66.146). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is H HEARNSBERGER, M.D. located?
H HEARNSBERGER, M.D. is located at 500 S UNIVERSITY AVE, LITTLE ROCK, AR, 72205. Phone: (501) 664-4381.
What is H HEARNSBERGER, M.D.'s NPI number?
H HEARNSBERGER, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962485664, issued on 11/28/2005.
Does H HEARNSBERGER, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
H HEARNSBERGER, M.D.'s prescribing is 25% brand-name and 75% generic drugs by claim count, with $5K 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 H HEARNSBERGER, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, H HEARNSBERGER, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Betamethasone Valerate, Ipratropium Bromide, Doxycycline Hyclate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does H HEARNSBERGER, M.D. accept Medicare?
H HEARNSBERGER, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 311 Part D claims and 136 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify H HEARNSBERGER, M.D.'s credentials?
H HEARNSBERGER, M.D.'s NPI is 1962485664 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.

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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