2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1487818944 M.D.
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KYLE TUBBS, M.D.

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
538
Medicare Part D claims · 227 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology Physician avg: 509
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$308.81
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: KYLE TUBBS, M.D. is a Otolaryngology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in KALISPELL, Montana with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 538 claims across 227 beneficiaries — 9% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $308.81 across 5 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: KYLE TUBBS, M.D. filed 538 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across KALISPELL, Montana. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

KYLE TUBBS, 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).

KYLE TUBBS, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/14/2008

NPI 1487818944

Primary specialty

Otolaryngology Physician

Mid-sized

10,895 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

538 6% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 509

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

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).

KYLE TUBBS, M.D. is a Otolaryngology Physician provider practicing in KALISPELL, Montana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1487818944. 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.

KYLE TUBBS, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otolaryngology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 160 HERITAGE WAY, KALISPELL, MT, 59901, with a listed phone of (406) 752-8330. NPI 1487818944 was issued on 07/14/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what TUBBS 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 538 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 227 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $12K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 14.3%. 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

160 HERITAGE WAY
KALISPELL, MT 59901

Provider Details

NPI 1487818944
Specialty Otolaryngology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/14/2008

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KYLE TUBBS, 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.

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 KYLE TUBBS, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$309

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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

KYLE TUBBS, M.D. — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 538 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.

538
Total Claims
$12K
Total Drug Cost
227
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
688
Total Day Supply
14,649
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$2K
Generic Drug Cost
$10K
Opioid Claims
77 (14.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
50

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.06
Gender Split
48% female / 52% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Omeprazole
84
Fluticasone Propionate
79
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
52
Dexamethasone
41
Prednisone
35
Ofloxacin
33
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
26
Prednisolone Acetate
22
Ipratropium Bromide
21
Oxycodone Hcl
21

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

Otolaryngology Physician Overview

How KYLE TUBBS, 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

KYLE TUBBS, M.D.'s 538 claims are above 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 TUBBS.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KYLE TUBBS, M.D.'s specialty?
KYLE TUBBS, M.D. specializes in Otolaryngology Physician and practices in KALISPELL, Montana. Credentials: M.D..
How much does KYLE TUBBS, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KYLE TUBBS, M.D. wrote 538 Medicare Part D claims totaling $12K in drug costs for 227 beneficiaries.
Where is KYLE TUBBS, M.D. located?
KYLE TUBBS, M.D. is located at 160 HERITAGE WAY, KALISPELL, MT, 59901. Phone: (406) 752-8330.
What is KYLE TUBBS, M.D.'s NPI number?
KYLE TUBBS, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487818944, issued on 07/14/2008.
Does KYLE TUBBS, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KYLE TUBBS, M.D.'s prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $2K in brand drug costs.
Does KYLE TUBBS, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, KYLE TUBBS, M.D. had 77 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 14.3%.
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 KYLE TUBBS, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KYLE TUBBS, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Omeprazole, Fluticasone Propionate, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KYLE TUBBS, M.D. accept Medicare?
KYLE TUBBS, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 538 Part D claims and 227 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KYLE TUBBS, M.D.'s credentials?
KYLE TUBBS, M.D.'s NPI is 1487818944 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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