2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1255323614 MD
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HOWARD FARRELL, MD

Otolaryngology Physician in FLORENCE, South Carolina. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 645 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology Physician avg: 509
Generic prescribing
98%
generic claims · 2% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$124.16
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: HOWARD FARRELL, MD is a Otolaryngology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in FLORENCE, South Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 645 beneficiaries — 2% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $124.16 across 4 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: HOWARD FARRELL, MD filed 1,561 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across FLORENCE, South Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

HOWARD FARRELL, MD 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).

HOWARD FARRELL, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/22/2005

NPI 1255323614

Primary specialty

Otolaryngology Physician

Mid-sized

10,895 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,561 207% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 509

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Otolaryngology Physician compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Otolaryngology Physician share within South Carolina

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

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).

HOWARD FARRELL, MD is a Otolaryngology Physician provider practicing in FLORENCE, South Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1255323614. 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.

HOWARD FARRELL, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otolaryngology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1521 MCLURE CT, FLORENCE, SC, 29505, with a listed phone of (843) 665-2900. NPI 1255323614 was issued on 08/22/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FARRELL 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 1,561 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 645 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $64K in drug spend, split 2% brand-name and 98% 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.

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

1521 MCLURE CT
FLORENCE, SC 29505

Provider Details

NPI 1255323614
Specialty Otolaryngology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/22/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where HOWARD FARRELL, 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.

FLORENCE EARS NOSE AND THROAT PC
FLORENCE, SC

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 HOWARD FARRELL, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$124

Largest payer

Inspire Medical Systems, 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

HOWARD FARRELL, MD — brand share 2.0%
Specialty average (est.)

2% brand-name claims vs 98% generic, on 1,561 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.

1,561
Total Claims
$64K
Total Drug Cost
645
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,841
Total Day Supply
76,773
Brand vs Generic
2% brand / 98% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$15K
Generic Drug Cost
$50K
Antibiotic Claims
185

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.17
Gender Split
66% female / 34% male
Age Distribution
<65: 71, 65-74: 285, 75-84: 231, 85+: 58

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Fluticasone Propionate
500
Montelukast Sodium
201
Ofloxacin
124
Cefdinir
114
Ipratropium Bromide
89
Fluocinolone Acetonide Oil
79
Famotidine
54
Omeprazole
47
Mupirocin
45
Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride
28

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

Otolaryngology Physician Overview

How HOWARD FARRELL, 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

HOWARD FARRELL, MD's 1,561 claims are above the specialty average of 509.

Nearby Otolaryngology Physician Providers in South Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as FARRELL.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HOWARD FARRELL, MD's specialty?
HOWARD FARRELL, MD specializes in Otolaryngology Physician and practices in FLORENCE, South Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does HOWARD FARRELL, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, HOWARD FARRELL, MD wrote 1,561 Medicare Part D claims totaling $64K in drug costs for 645 beneficiaries.
Where is HOWARD FARRELL, MD located?
HOWARD FARRELL, MD is located at 1521 MCLURE CT, FLORENCE, SC, 29505. Phone: (843) 665-2900.
What is HOWARD FARRELL, MD's NPI number?
HOWARD FARRELL, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255323614, issued on 08/22/2005.
Does HOWARD FARRELL, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
HOWARD FARRELL, MD's prescribing is 2% brand-name and 98% generic drugs by claim count, with $15K 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 HOWARD FARRELL, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, HOWARD FARRELL, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Fluticasone Propionate, Montelukast Sodium, Ofloxacin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does HOWARD FARRELL, MD accept Medicare?
HOWARD FARRELL, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,561 Part D claims and 645 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify HOWARD FARRELL, MD's credentials?
HOWARD FARRELL, MD's NPI is 1255323614 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.
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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