2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1164619169 DO
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KENT KEELE, DO

Otolaryngology Physician in KALISPELL, Montana. 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
453
Medicare Part D claims · 202 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology Physician avg: 509
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
91.8692/100
▲ 9 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$70.23
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: KENT KEELE, DO is a Otolaryngology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in KALISPELL, Montana with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 453 claims across 202 beneficiaries — 12% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 91.8692/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $70.23 across 2 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: KENT KEELE, DO reported a CMS MIPS final score of 91.8692 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 453 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

KENT KEELE, DO practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

KENT KEELE, DO at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/03/2007

NPI 1164619169

Primary specialty

Otolaryngology Physician

Mid-sized

10,895 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

453 11% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 509

MIPS final score

91.8692/100 8.769200000000012% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Montana

How Otolaryngology Physician compares to other specialties among Montana providers

Montana providers

Otolaryngology Physician share within Montana

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

KENT KEELE, DO's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Otolaryngology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
91.8692/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Otolaryngology Physician) — 91.8692/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%91.9%
MIPS final score (Otolaryngology Physician) — 91.8692/100 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).

KENT KEELE, DO is a Otolaryngology Physician provider practicing in KALISPELL, Montana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DO. NPI: 1164619169. 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.

KENT KEELE, DO appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otolaryngology Physician provider holding DO credentials at 160 HERITAGE WAY, KALISPELL, MT, 59901, with a listed phone of (406) 752-8330. NPI 1164619169 was issued on 10/03/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KEELE 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 453 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 202 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $6K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 11.0%. 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 91.8692/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 83.7383), 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

160 HERITAGE WAY
KALISPELL, MT 59901

Provider Details

NPI 1164619169
Specialty Otolaryngology Physician
Credentials DO
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/03/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

91.8692
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
83.7383
Quality

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KENT KEELE, DO 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.

GLACIER EAR NOSE AND THROAT HEAD AND NECK SURGERY PC
KALISPELL, MT

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 KENT KEELE, DO. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$70

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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

KENT KEELE, DO — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 453 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.

453
Total Claims
$6K
Total Drug Cost
202
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
526
Total Day Supply
9,365
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$814
Generic Drug Cost
$6K
Opioid Claims
50 (11.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
93

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.89
Gender Split
55% female / 45% male
Age Distribution
<65: 29, 65-74: 97, 75-84: 61, 85+: 15

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Ipratropium Bromide
92
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
48
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
44
Levothyroxine Sodium
38
Montelukast Sodium
33
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
30
Prednisone
19
Amoxicillin
18
Doxycycline Hyclate
15
Cephalexin
12

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

Otolaryngology Physician Overview

How KENT KEELE, DO fits within the Otolaryngology Physician landscape nationally.

10,895
Otolaryngology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Otolaryngology Physician
509
Avg Claims per Provider

KENT KEELE, DO's 453 claims are below the specialty average of 509.

Nearby Otolaryngology Physician Providers in Montana

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KENT KEELE, DO's specialty?
KENT KEELE, DO specializes in Otolaryngology Physician and practices in KALISPELL, Montana. Credentials: DO.
How much does KENT KEELE, DO prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KENT KEELE, DO wrote 453 Medicare Part D claims totaling $6K in drug costs for 202 beneficiaries.
What is KENT KEELE, DO's Medicare quality score?
KENT KEELE, DO has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 91.8692/100 (Quality: 83.7383). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is KENT KEELE, DO located?
KENT KEELE, DO is located at 160 HERITAGE WAY, KALISPELL, MT, 59901. Phone: (406) 752-8330.
What is KENT KEELE, DO's NPI number?
KENT KEELE, DO's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164619169, issued on 10/03/2007.
Does KENT KEELE, DO prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KENT KEELE, DO's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $814 in brand drug costs.
Does KENT KEELE, DO prescribe opioids?
Yes, KENT KEELE, DO had 50 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 11.0%.
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 KENT KEELE, DO prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KENT KEELE, DO's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ipratropium Bromide, Ciprofloxacin Hcl, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KENT KEELE, DO accept Medicare?
KENT KEELE, DO appears in CMS Medicare data with 453 Part D claims and 202 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KENT KEELE, DO's credentials?
KENT KEELE, DO's NPI is 1164619169 with credentials DO. 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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