2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1497746671 MD
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JOHN ZAPPIA, MD

Otolaryngology Physician in FAMINGTON HILLS, Michigan. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 583 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology Physician avg: 509
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$213.83
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

JOHN ZAPPIA, MD filed 1,615 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Otolaryngology Physician in FAMINGTON HILLS, Michigan, prescribing 90% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
90%
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.

JOHN ZAPPIA, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

1,615 Top 18% higher than 82% 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%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). This entry sits in this band. 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)

JOHN ZAPPIA, 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).

What does the federal data show about JOHN ZAPPIA, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/04/2005

NPI 1497746671

Primary specialty

Otolaryngology Physician

Mid-sized

10,895 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,615 217% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 509

Specialty distribution in Michigan

How Otolaryngology Physician compares to other specialties among Michigan providers

Michigan providers

Otolaryngology Physician share within Michigan

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

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).

JOHN ZAPPIA, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otolaryngology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 30055 NORTHWESTERN HWY, FAMINGTON HILLS, MI, 48334, with a listed phone of (248) 865-4444. NPI 1497746671 was issued on 11/04/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ZAPPIA 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 1,615 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 583 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $53K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% 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.

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

30055 NORTHWESTERN HWY
FAMINGTON HILLS, MI 48334

Provider Details

NPI 1497746671
Specialty Otolaryngology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/04/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JOHN ZAPPIA, 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.

MICHIGAN EAR INSTITUTE PLLC
FARMINGTON HILLS, MI

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 JOHN ZAPPIA, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$214

Largest payer

Cochlear Americas

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.

License & disciplinary context — Michigan MI-BOM 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~41K Michigan medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to JOHN ZAPPIA, MD. To verify JOHN ZAPPIA, MD's current license status, search the MI-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

123
Total board actions, Michigan 2023
Across 120 cases
3.00
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Michigan statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
44 cases

MI-BOM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Michigan disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

JOHN ZAPPIA, MD — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 1,615 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.

1,615
Total Claims
$53K
Total Drug Cost
583
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,659
Total Day Supply
69,580
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$19K
Generic Drug Cost
$34K
Antibiotic Claims
42

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.15
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male
Age Distribution
<65: 51, 65-74: 291, 75-84: 185, 85+: 56

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What JOHN ZAPPIA, 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
Nortriptyline Hcl
180
Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid
Triamterene/Hydrochlorothiazid
163
Ciprofloxacin-Dexamethasone
Ciprofloxacin Hcl/Dexameth
149
Triamcinolone Acetonide
145
Indapamide
144
Methylprednisolone
107
Hydrochlorothiazide
79
Diazepam
52
Prednisolone Acetate
50
Meclizine Hcl
45

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

Otolaryngology Physician Overview

How JOHN ZAPPIA, 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

JOHN ZAPPIA, MD's 1,615 claims are above the specialty average of 509.

Nearby Otolaryngology Physician Providers in Michigan

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOHN ZAPPIA, MD's specialty?
JOHN ZAPPIA, MD specializes in Otolaryngology Physician and practices in FAMINGTON HILLS, Michigan. Credentials: MD.
How much does JOHN ZAPPIA, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOHN ZAPPIA, MD wrote 1,615 Medicare Part D claims totaling $53K in drug costs for 583 beneficiaries.
Where is JOHN ZAPPIA, MD located?
JOHN ZAPPIA, MD is located at 30055 NORTHWESTERN HWY, FAMINGTON HILLS, MI, 48334. Phone: (248) 865-4444.
What is JOHN ZAPPIA, MD's NPI number?
JOHN ZAPPIA, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497746671, issued on 11/04/2005.
Does JOHN ZAPPIA, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOHN ZAPPIA, MD's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $19K 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 JOHN ZAPPIA, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOHN ZAPPIA, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Nortriptyline Hcl, Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid, Ciprofloxacin-Dexamethasone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOHN ZAPPIA, MD accept Medicare?
JOHN ZAPPIA, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,615 Part D claims and 583 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOHN ZAPPIA, MD's credentials?
JOHN ZAPPIA, MD's NPI is 1497746671 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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