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2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1811315161 MD
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Otolaryngology Physician in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
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
973
Medicare Part D claims · 298 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology Physician avg: 509
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
92.6/100
▲ 9 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Industry payments
$21.36
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Luke Small, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 92.6/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 973 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 92.6/100
- MIPS score · +9 vs avg
- 973
- Part D claims, 2023
- 96%
- 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.
Luke Small, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
93 Top 32% higher than 68% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Luke Small, MD sits
This provider among otolaryngology physician peers
Across the 3,669 otolaryngology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Luke Small, MD writes more Part D claims than 80% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 78% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one otolaryngology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Luke Small, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Luke Small, MD 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).
What does the federal data show about Luke Small, MD?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Otolaryngology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
973 91% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
92.6/100 9.5 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Missouri
How Otolaryngology Physician compares to other specialties among Missouri providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Luke Small, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Otolaryngology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 92.6/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Otolaryngology Physician) - 92.6/100 vs national avg 83.1
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.
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).
Luke Small, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Otolaryngology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 150 S MOUNT AUBURN RD STE 420, Cape Girardeau, MO, 63703, with a listed phone of (573) 335-4488. NPI 1811315161 was issued on 04/03/2014.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 973 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 298 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $37K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.1%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 92.6/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 85), compared with the national average of 83.1.
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 | 1811315161 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Otolaryngology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 04/03/2014 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
92.5751
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
85.0323
Quality
88
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Alternative Payment Model
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Luke Small, 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.
Saint Francis Medical Center
★★★☆☆ 3/5
Perryville, MO
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 260183
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 Luke Small, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$21
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 · Generic-heavy
Luke Small, MD - brand share 4.0%
Otolaryngology Physician average
4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 973 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.
973
Total Claims
$37K
Total Drug Cost
298
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,295
- Total Day Supply
- 34,336
- Brand vs Generic
- 4% brand / 96% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $14K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $23K
- Opioid Claims
- 30 (3.1% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 31
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.31
- Gender Split
- 62% female / 38% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 60, 65-74: 129, 75-84: 95, 85+: 14
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Luke Small, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Azelastine Hcl
Azelastine Hcl
234 claims
- Famotidine
Famotidine
188 claims
- Fluticasone Propio…
Fluticasone Propionate
172 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium 53
Levothyroxine Sodium
53 claims
- Omeprazole 49
Omeprazole
49 claims
- Ipratropium Bromide 42
Ipratropium Bromide
42 claims
- Ondansetron Odt 29
Ondansetron Odt
29 claims
- Pantoprazole Sodium 25
Pantoprazole Sodium
25 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Azelastine Hcl | 234 |
| Famotidine | 188 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 172 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 53 |
| Omeprazole | 49 |
| Ipratropium Bromide | 42 |
| Ondansetron Odt Ondansetron | 29 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 25 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 19 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 18 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Otolaryngology Physician Overview
How Luke Small, MD fits within the Otolaryngology Physician landscape nationally.
10,893
Otolaryngology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Otolaryngology Physician
509
Avg Claims per Provider
Luke Small, MD's 973 claims are above the specialty average of 509.
Nearby Otolaryngology Physician Providers in Missouri
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Missouri, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Small.
Dr. Mueed Ahmad
M.D.
Saint Louis, MO
Dr. Edgar Ailor
M.D.
Columbia, MO
Dr. Bushra Ajaz
MSCCC-A
Saint Louis, MO
Dr. Deepthi Akella
DO
Columbia, MO
Dr. Ryan Akin
MD
Columbia, MO
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.
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- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Missouri medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Luke Small, MD's specialty? ▼
Luke Small, MD specializes in Otolaryngology Physician and practices in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Credentials: MD.
How much does Luke Small, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Luke Small, MD wrote 973 Medicare Part D claims totaling $37K in drug costs for 298 beneficiaries.
What is Luke Small, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Luke Small, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 92.6/100 (Quality: 85). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Luke Small, MD located? ▼
Luke Small, MD is located at 150 S MOUNT AUBURN RD STE 420, Cape Girardeau, MO, 63703. Phone: (573) 335-4488.
What is Luke Small, MD's NPI number? ▼
Luke Small, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1811315161, issued on 04/03/2014.
Does Luke Small, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Luke Small, MD's prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $14K in brand drug costs.
Does Luke Small, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Luke Small, MD had 30 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.1%.
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 Luke Small, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Luke Small, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Azelastine Hcl, Famotidine, Fluticasone Propionate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Luke Small, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Luke Small, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 973 Part D claims and 298 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Luke Small, MD's credentials? ▼
Luke Small, MD's NPI is 1811315161 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
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.
- 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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