2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1518223494 M.D.
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JESSICA SOUTHWOOD, M.D.

Otolaryngology Physician in MOBILE, Alabama. 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
477
Medicare Part D claims · 199 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology Physician avg: 509
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$239.82
8 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

JESSICA SOUTHWOOD, M.D. filed 477 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Otolaryngology Physician in MOBILE, Alabama, prescribing 89% generic.

477
Part D claims, 2023
89%
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.

JESSICA SOUTHWOOD, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

477 Top 38% higher than 62% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). This entry sits in this band. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. 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 Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

JESSICA SOUTHWOOD, M.D. 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).

What does the federal data show about JESSICA SOUTHWOOD, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/05/2012

NPI 1518223494

Primary specialty

Otolaryngology Physician

Mid-sized

10,895 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

477 6% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 509

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Otolaryngology Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Otolaryngology Physician share within Alabama

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

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).

JESSICA SOUTHWOOD, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otolaryngology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2880 DAUPHIN ST, MOBILE, AL, 36606, with a listed phone of (251) 473-1900. NPI 1518223494 was issued on 04/05/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SOUTHWOOD 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 477 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 199 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $71K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.8%. 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

2880 DAUPHIN ST
MOBILE, AL 36606

Provider Details

NPI 1518223494
Specialty Otolaryngology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/05/2012

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JESSICA SOUTHWOOD, 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.

PREMIER HEALTH MANAGEMENT INC
MOBILE, AL

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 JESSICA SOUTHWOOD, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$240

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 · Typical

JESSICA SOUTHWOOD, M.D. — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 477 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.

477
Total Claims
$71K
Total Drug Cost
199
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
610
Total Day Supply
13,083
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$58K
Generic Drug Cost
$13K
Opioid Claims
18 (3.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
54

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.35
Gender Split
55% female / 45% male
Age Distribution
<65: 22, 65-74: 97, 75-84: 62, 85+: 18

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What JESSICA SOUTHWOOD, M.D. 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
72
Azelastine Hcl
54
Ipratropium Bromide
52
Mupirocin
37
Ofloxacin
33
Prednisolone Acetate
28
Prednisone
20
Dupixent Pen
Dupilumab
15
Mometasone Furoate
15
Oxycodone Hcl
15

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

Otolaryngology Physician Overview

How JESSICA SOUTHWOOD, 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

JESSICA SOUTHWOOD, M.D.'s 477 claims are below the specialty average of 509.

Nearby Otolaryngology Physician Providers in Alabama

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JESSICA SOUTHWOOD, M.D.'s specialty?
JESSICA SOUTHWOOD, M.D. specializes in Otolaryngology Physician and practices in MOBILE, Alabama. Credentials: M.D..
How much does JESSICA SOUTHWOOD, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JESSICA SOUTHWOOD, M.D. wrote 477 Medicare Part D claims totaling $71K in drug costs for 199 beneficiaries.
Where is JESSICA SOUTHWOOD, M.D. located?
JESSICA SOUTHWOOD, M.D. is located at 2880 DAUPHIN ST, MOBILE, AL, 36606. Phone: (251) 473-1900.
What is JESSICA SOUTHWOOD, M.D.'s NPI number?
JESSICA SOUTHWOOD, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518223494, issued on 04/05/2012.
Does JESSICA SOUTHWOOD, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JESSICA SOUTHWOOD, M.D.'s prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $58K in brand drug costs.
Does JESSICA SOUTHWOOD, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, JESSICA SOUTHWOOD, M.D. had 18 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.8%.
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 JESSICA SOUTHWOOD, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JESSICA SOUTHWOOD, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Fluticasone Propionate, Azelastine Hcl, Ipratropium Bromide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JESSICA SOUTHWOOD, M.D. accept Medicare?
JESSICA SOUTHWOOD, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 477 Part D claims and 199 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JESSICA SOUTHWOOD, M.D.'s credentials?
JESSICA SOUTHWOOD, M.D.'s NPI is 1518223494 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.
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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