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2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1609874999 M.D.
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Otolaryngology Physician in New Haven, Connecticut.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 10,895 in Otolaryngology Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
236
Medicare Part D claims · 110 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology Physician avg: 509
MIPS score
97.8/100
▲ 15 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Industry payments
$261.59
6 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Jeffrey Kerner, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 97.8/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 236 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 97.8/100
- MIPS score · +15 vs avg
- 236
- Part D claims, 2023
- 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.
Jeffrey Kerner, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
98 Top 15% higher than 85% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Jeffrey Kerner, M.D. sits
This provider among otolaryngology physician peers
Across the 3,669 otolaryngology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Jeffrey Kerner, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 31% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 92% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one otolaryngology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Jeffrey Kerner, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Jeffrey Kerner, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 3 hospital affiliations - 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 Jeffrey Kerner, M.D.?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Otolaryngology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
236 54% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
97.8/100 14.7 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Connecticut
How Otolaryngology Physician compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Jeffrey Kerner, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Otolaryngology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 97.8/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Otolaryngology Physician) - 97.8/100 vs national avg 83.1
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Jeffrey Kerner, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otolaryngology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 911-913 STATE STREET, New Haven, CT, 06511, with a listed phone of (203) 503-3000. NPI 1609874999 was issued on 07/11/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 236 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 110 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $6K in drug spend. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 97.8/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 95.6), 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1609874999 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Otolaryngology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/11/2005 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
97.8036
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
95.6071
Quality
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Jeffrey Kerner, 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.
According to CMS billing records, Jeffrey Kerner, M.D. is affiliated with 3 Medicare-billing facilities.
Connecticut Ear Nose Throat Medical And Surgical Specialists PC
Trumbull, CT
Ptsma Inc
Fairfield, CT
Rehabilitation Associates Inc
Fairfield, CT
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 Jeffrey Kerner, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$262
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.
236
Total Claims
$6K
Total Drug Cost
110
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 296
- Total Day Supply
- 7,053
- Generic Drug Cost
- $6K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 12
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 78.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.27
- Gender Split
- 69% female / 31% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 0, 65-74: 47, 75-84: 37, 85+: 26
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Jeffrey Kerner, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Fluticasone Propio…
Fluticasone Propionate
55 claims
- Famotidine
Famotidine
50 claims
- Methylprednisolone
Methylprednisolone
29 claims
- Ipratropium Bromide 21
Ipratropium Bromide
21 claims
- Ofloxacin 17
Ofloxacin
17 claims
- Fluocinolone Aceto… 11
Fluocinolone Acetonide Oil
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Fluticasone Propionate | 55 |
| Famotidine | 50 |
| Methylprednisolone | 29 |
| Ipratropium Bromide | 21 |
| Ofloxacin | 17 |
| Fluocinolone Acetonide Oil | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Otolaryngology Physician Overview
How Jeffrey Kerner, 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
Jeffrey Kerner, M.D.'s 236 claims are below the specialty average of 509.
Nearby Otolaryngology Physician Providers in Connecticut
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Connecticut, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Kerner.
Dr. Paul Alberti
M.D.
North Haven, CT
Dr. Erin Alday
MD
Farmington, CT
Ali Alkabasi
Farmington, CT
Dr. Abdel Allam
M.D.
Bristol, CT
Dr. David Astrachan
MD
Hamden, CT
Compare Otolaryngology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jeffrey Kerner, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Jeffrey Kerner, M.D. specializes in Otolaryngology Physician and practices in New Haven, Connecticut. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Jeffrey Kerner, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Jeffrey Kerner, M.D. wrote 236 Medicare Part D claims totaling $6K in drug costs for 110 beneficiaries.
What is Jeffrey Kerner, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Jeffrey Kerner, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 97.8/100 (Quality: 95.6). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Jeffrey Kerner, M.D. located? ▼
Jeffrey Kerner, M.D. is located at 911-913 STATE STREET, New Haven, CT, 06511. Phone: (203) 503-3000.
What is Jeffrey Kerner, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Jeffrey Kerner, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609874999, issued on 07/11/2005.
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 Jeffrey Kerner, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Jeffrey Kerner, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Fluticasone Propionate, Famotidine, Methylprednisolone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Jeffrey Kerner, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Jeffrey Kerner, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 236 Part D claims and 110 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Jeffrey Kerner, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Jeffrey Kerner, M.D.'s NPI is 1609874999 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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