2026 NPPES data Otolaryngic Allergy Physician NPI 1487752655 M.D.
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HUGH HETHERINGTON, M.D.

Otolaryngic Allergy Physician in FORT HARRISON, 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
161
Medicare Part D claims · 68 beneficiaries · Otolaryngic Allergy Physician avg: 788
MIPS score
80.806/100
▼ 2 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$15.48
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: HUGH HETHERINGTON, M.D. is a Otolaryngic Allergy Physician ([object Object]) practicing in FORT HARRISON, Montana with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 161 claims across 68 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 80.806/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $15.48 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: HUGH HETHERINGTON, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 80.806 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 161 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)

HUGH HETHERINGTON, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

HUGH HETHERINGTON, M.D. at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/20/2006

NPI 1487752655

Primary specialty

Otolaryngic Allergy Physician

Rare

151 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

161 80% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 788

MIPS final score

80.806/100 2.293999999999997% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Montana

How Otolaryngic Allergy Physician compares to other specialties among Montana providers

Montana providers

Otolaryngic Allergy Physician share within Montana

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

HUGH HETHERINGTON, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Otolaryngic Allergy Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
80.806/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Otolaryngic Allergy Physician) — 80.806/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%80.8%
MIPS final score (Otolaryngic Allergy Physician) — 80.806/100 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).

HUGH HETHERINGTON, M.D. is a Otolaryngic Allergy Physician provider practicing in FORT HARRISON, Montana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1487752655. 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.

HUGH HETHERINGTON, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otolaryngic Allergy Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 3687 VETERANS DR # 87, FORT HARRISON, MT, 59636, with a listed phone of (406) 447-6051. NPI 1487752655 was issued on 09/20/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HETHERINGTON 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 161 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 68 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $4K in drug spend. 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 80.806/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 88.7634, Cost 58.0898), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Otolaryngic Allergy Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 151 enrolled providers across 38 states and an average of 788 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

3687 VETERANS DR # 87
FORT HARRISON, MT 59636

Provider Details

NPI 1487752655
Specialty Otolaryngic Allergy Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/20/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

80.806
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
88.7634
Quality
58.0898
Cost
87
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

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 HUGH HETHERINGTON, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$15

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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

161
Total Claims
$4K
Total Drug Cost
68
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
205
Total Day Supply
4,496
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$4K
Antibiotic Claims
32

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.13
Gender Split
47% female / 53% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Prednisone
19
Fluticasone Propionate
18
Ipratropium Bromide
18
Omeprazole
18
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
15

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

Otolaryngic Allergy Physician Overview

How HUGH HETHERINGTON, M.D. fits within the Otolaryngic Allergy Physician landscape nationally.

151
Otolaryngic Allergy Physician Providers in US
38
States with Otolaryngic Allergy Physician
788
Avg Claims per Provider

HUGH HETHERINGTON, M.D.'s 161 claims are below the specialty average of 788.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HUGH HETHERINGTON, M.D.'s specialty?
HUGH HETHERINGTON, M.D. specializes in Otolaryngic Allergy Physician and practices in FORT HARRISON, Montana. Credentials: M.D..
How much does HUGH HETHERINGTON, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, HUGH HETHERINGTON, M.D. wrote 161 Medicare Part D claims totaling $4K in drug costs for 68 beneficiaries.
What is HUGH HETHERINGTON, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
HUGH HETHERINGTON, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 80.806/100 (Quality: 88.7634, Cost: 58.0898). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is HUGH HETHERINGTON, M.D. located?
HUGH HETHERINGTON, M.D. is located at 3687 VETERANS DR # 87, FORT HARRISON, MT, 59636. Phone: (406) 447-6051.
What is HUGH HETHERINGTON, M.D.'s NPI number?
HUGH HETHERINGTON, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487752655, issued on 09/20/2006.
How many Otolaryngic Allergy Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 151 Otolaryngic Allergy Physician providers across 38 states in the US. The average Otolaryngic Allergy Physician provider writes 788 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does HUGH HETHERINGTON, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, HUGH HETHERINGTON, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone, Fluticasone Propionate, Ipratropium Bromide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does HUGH HETHERINGTON, M.D. accept Medicare?
HUGH HETHERINGTON, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 161 Part D claims and 68 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify HUGH HETHERINGTON, M.D.'s credentials?
HUGH HETHERINGTON, M.D.'s NPI is 1487752655 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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