2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1356319933 MD
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HUNTER HOOVER, MD

Otolaryngology Physician in CHARLOTTE, North 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
607
Medicare Part D claims · 198 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology Physician avg: 509
Generic prescribing
98%
generic claims · 2% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
95.3578/100
▲ 12 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$566.66
18 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

HUNTER HOOVER, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 95.3578/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 607 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

95.3578/100
MIPS score · +12 vs avg
607
Part D claims, 2023
98%
generic prescribing
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.

HUNTER HOOVER, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

95 Top 21% higher than 79% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

HUNTER HOOVER, MD 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).

What does the federal data show about HUNTER HOOVER, MD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/09/2006

NPI 1356319933

Primary specialty

Otolaryngology Physician

Mid-sized

10,895 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

607 19% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 509

MIPS final score

95.3578/100 12.257800000000003% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Otolaryngology Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Otolaryngology Physician share within North Carolina

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

HUNTER HOOVER, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Otolaryngology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
95.3578/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Otolaryngology Physician) — 95.3578/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%95.4%
MIPS final score (Otolaryngology Physician) — 95.3578/100 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).

HUNTER HOOVER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otolaryngology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 7845 LITTLE AVE, CHARLOTTE, NC, 28226, with a listed phone of (704) 375-0100. NPI 1356319933 was issued on 03/09/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HOOVER 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 607 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 198 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $25K 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 95.3578/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 84.2235), 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

7845 LITTLE AVE
CHARLOTTE, NC 28226

Provider Details

NPI 1356319933
Specialty Otolaryngology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/09/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

95.3578
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
84.2235
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

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 HOOVER, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$567

Largest payer

GENZYME 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

HUNTER HOOVER, MD — brand share 2.0%
Specialty average (est.)

2% brand-name claims vs 98% generic, on 607 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.

607
Total Claims
$25K
Total Drug Cost
198
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
960
Total Day Supply
24,531
Brand vs Generic
2% brand / 98% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$9K
Generic Drug Cost
$17K
Antibiotic Claims
100

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.15
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What HUNTER HOOVER, MD 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
Fluticasone Propionate
112
Mupirocin
93
Azelastine Hcl
88
Ipratropium Bromide
59
Doxycycline Hyclate
32
Prednisone
22
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
22
Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate
19
Mometasone Furoate
19
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
16

* 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 HOOVER, 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 HOOVER, MD's 607 claims are above the specialty average of 509.

Nearby Otolaryngology Physician Providers in North Carolina

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HUNTER HOOVER, MD's specialty?
HUNTER HOOVER, MD specializes in Otolaryngology Physician and practices in CHARLOTTE, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does HUNTER HOOVER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, HUNTER HOOVER, MD wrote 607 Medicare Part D claims totaling $25K in drug costs for 198 beneficiaries.
What is HUNTER HOOVER, MD's Medicare quality score?
HUNTER HOOVER, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 95.3578/100 (Quality: 84.2235). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is HUNTER HOOVER, MD located?
HUNTER HOOVER, MD is located at 7845 LITTLE AVE, CHARLOTTE, NC, 28226. Phone: (704) 375-0100.
What is HUNTER HOOVER, MD's NPI number?
HUNTER HOOVER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356319933, issued on 03/09/2006.
Does HUNTER HOOVER, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
HUNTER HOOVER, MD's prescribing is 2% brand-name and 98% generic drugs by claim count, with $9K 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 HUNTER HOOVER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, HUNTER HOOVER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Fluticasone Propionate, Mupirocin, Azelastine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does HUNTER HOOVER, MD accept Medicare?
HUNTER HOOVER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 607 Part D claims and 198 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify HUNTER HOOVER, MD's credentials?
HUNTER HOOVER, MD's NPI is 1356319933 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.
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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