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2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1649298134 DO
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Otolaryngology Physician in Tacoma, Washington.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 10,893 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 546 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology Physician avg: 509
What the federal data shows
Kevin Kennedy, DO filed 2,699 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as an Otolaryngology Physician in Tacoma, Washington.
- 3K
- Part D claims, 2023
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.
Kevin Kennedy, DO's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
2,699 Top 13% higher than 87% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Kevin Kennedy, DO practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Kevin Kennedy, DO?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Otolaryngology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
2,699 5× vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Washington
How Otolaryngology Physician compares to other specialties among Washington providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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.
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Kevin Kennedy, DO appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Otolaryngology Physician provider holding DO credentials at 1818 SO UNION AVE, Tacoma, WA, 98405, with a listed phone of (253) 627-7567. NPI 1649298134 was issued on 07/17/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,699 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 546 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $68K in drug spend.
Otolaryngology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,893 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 | 1649298134 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Otolaryngology Physician |
| Credentials | DO |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/17/2006 |
License & disciplinary context - Washington WMC 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 ~34K Washington medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Kevin Kennedy, DO. To verify Kevin Kennedy, DO's current license status, search the WMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
88
Total board actions, Washington 2023
Across 85 cases
2.59
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Washington statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
31 cases
WMC 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 Washington disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
2,699
Total Claims
$68K
Total Drug Cost
546
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 7,134
- Total Day Supply
- 211,079
- Generic Drug Cost
- $65K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 21
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 75.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.16
- Gender Split
- 54% female / 46% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 13, 65-74: 248, 75-84: 220, 85+: 65
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Kevin Kennedy, DO prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Levocetirizine Dih…
Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride
1,223 claims
- Montelukast Sodium 454
Montelukast Sodium
454 claims
- Ipratropium Bromide 263
Ipratropium Bromide
263 claims
- Famotidine 231
Famotidine
231 claims
- Betamethasone Vale… 122
Betamethasone Valerate
122 claims
- Omeprazole 113
Omeprazole
113 claims
- Fluticasone Propio… 69
Fluticasone Propionate
69 claims
- Pantoprazole Sodium 25
Pantoprazole Sodium
25 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride | 1,223 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 454 |
| Ipratropium Bromide | 263 |
| Famotidine | 231 |
| Betamethasone Valerate | 122 |
| Omeprazole | 113 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 69 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 25 |
| Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid Triamterene/Hydrochlorothiazid | 22 |
| Methylprednisolone | 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 Kevin Kennedy, DO fits within the Otolaryngology Physician landscape nationally.
10,893
Otolaryngology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Otolaryngology Physician
509
Avg Claims per Provider
Kevin Kennedy, DO's 2,699 claims are above the specialty average of 509.
Nearby Otolaryngology Physician Providers in Washington
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Washington, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Kennedy.
Dr. Paul Abson
MD
Everett, WA
Dr. Virginie Achim
MD
Spokane, WA
Dr. Jeffery Adams
MD
Everett, WA
Annie Ahn
Renton, WA
Dr. Nada Ali
MD
Seattle, WA
Compare Otolaryngology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Washington medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Otolaryngology Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kevin Kennedy, DO's specialty? ▼
Kevin Kennedy, DO specializes in Otolaryngology Physician and practices in Tacoma, Washington. Credentials: DO.
How much does Kevin Kennedy, DO prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Kevin Kennedy, DO wrote 2,699 Medicare Part D claims totaling $68K in drug costs for 546 beneficiaries.
Where is Kevin Kennedy, DO located? ▼
Kevin Kennedy, DO is located at 1818 SO UNION AVE, Tacoma, WA, 98405. Phone: (253) 627-7567.
What is Kevin Kennedy, DO's NPI number? ▼
Kevin Kennedy, DO's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649298134, issued on 07/17/2006.
How many Otolaryngology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 10,893 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 Kevin Kennedy, DO prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Kevin Kennedy, DO's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride, Montelukast Sodium, Ipratropium Bromide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Kevin Kennedy, DO accept Medicare? ▼
Kevin Kennedy, DO appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,699 Part D claims and 546 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Kevin Kennedy, DO's credentials? ▼
Kevin Kennedy, DO's NPI is 1649298134 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
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.
- 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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