2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1225590359 MD
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HUNTER ELMS, MD

Otolaryngology Physician in INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana. 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
87
Medicare Part D claims · 58 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology Physician avg: 509
Industry payments
$1.3K
12 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: HUNTER ELMS, MD is a Otolaryngology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 87 claims across 58 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $1.3K across 12 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: HUNTER ELMS, MD filed 87 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

HUNTER ELMS, 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).

HUNTER ELMS, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/06/2019

NPI 1225590359

Primary specialty

Otolaryngology Physician

Mid-sized

10,895 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

87 83% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 509

Specialty distribution in Indiana

How Otolaryngology Physician compares to other specialties among Indiana providers

Indiana providers

Otolaryngology Physician share within Indiana

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

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).

HUNTER ELMS, MD is a Otolaryngology Physician provider practicing in INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1225590359. 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.

HUNTER ELMS, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otolaryngology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 355 W 16TH ST STE 3000, INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 46202, with a listed phone of (317) 944-6467. NPI 1225590359 was issued on 04/06/2019. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ELMS 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 87 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 58 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 27.6%. 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

355 W 16TH ST STE 3000
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202

Provider Details

NPI 1225590359
Specialty Otolaryngology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/06/2019

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where HUNTER ELMS, 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.

IU HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN

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 HUNTER ELMS, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.3K

Largest payer

Stryker 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

87
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
58
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
97
Total Day Supply
1,341
Generic Drug Cost
$1K
Opioid Claims
24 (27.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
19

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.71
Gender Split
48% female / 52% 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
Oxycodone Hcl
19

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

Otolaryngology Physician Overview

How HUNTER ELMS, 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

HUNTER ELMS, MD's 87 claims are below the specialty average of 509.

Nearby Otolaryngology Physician Providers in Indiana

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HUNTER ELMS, MD's specialty?
HUNTER ELMS, MD specializes in Otolaryngology Physician and practices in INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana. Credentials: MD.
How much does HUNTER ELMS, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, HUNTER ELMS, MD wrote 87 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for 58 beneficiaries.
Where is HUNTER ELMS, MD located?
HUNTER ELMS, MD is located at 355 W 16TH ST STE 3000, INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 46202. Phone: (317) 944-6467.
What is HUNTER ELMS, MD's NPI number?
HUNTER ELMS, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225590359, issued on 04/06/2019.
Does HUNTER ELMS, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, HUNTER ELMS, MD had 24 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 27.6%.
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 HUNTER ELMS, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, HUNTER ELMS, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does HUNTER ELMS, MD accept Medicare?
HUNTER ELMS, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 87 Part D claims and 58 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify HUNTER ELMS, MD's credentials?
HUNTER ELMS, MD's NPI is 1225590359 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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