2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician NPI 1326097296 MD
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MARY SUSAN PRUZINSKY, MD

Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician in WATERLOO, Iowa. 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
225
Medicare Part D claims · 115 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician avg: 561
Industry payments
$84.31
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

MARY SUSAN PRUZINSKY, MD filed 225 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician in WATERLOO, Iowa.

225
Part D claims, 2023
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.

MARY SUSAN PRUZINSKY, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

225 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 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)

MARY SUSAN PRUZINSKY, 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 MARY SUSAN PRUZINSKY, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/09/2006

NPI 1326097296

Primary specialty

Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician

Niche

744 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

225 60% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 561

Specialty distribution in Iowa

How Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Iowa providers

Iowa providers

Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician share within Iowa

1. Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician share within Iowa

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery 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).

MARY SUSAN PRUZINSKY, MD is a Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician provider practicing in WATERLOO, Iowa, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1326097296. 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.

MARY SUSAN PRUZINSKY, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2710 SAINT FRANCIS DR, WATERLOO, IA, 50702, with a listed phone of (319) 272-5000. NPI 1326097296 was issued on 05/09/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what PRUZINSKY 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 225 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 115 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $6K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 8.4%. 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/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 744 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 561 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

2710 SAINT FRANCIS DR
WATERLOO, IA 50702

Provider Details

NPI 1326097296
Specialty Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/09/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MARY SUSAN PRUZINSKY, 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.

COVENANT MEDICAL CENTER INC
CEDAR FALLS, IA

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 MARY SUSAN PRUZINSKY, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$84

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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

225
Total Claims
$6K
Total Drug Cost
115
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
239
Total Day Supply
3,709
Generic Drug Cost
$4K
Opioid Claims
19 (8.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
65

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.13
Gender Split
64% female / 36% 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
Ofloxacin
27
Cefdinir
24
Methylprednisolone
23
Ipratropium Bromide
20
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
16
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
14
Prednisone
14

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

Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician Overview

How MARY SUSAN PRUZINSKY, MD fits within the Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

744
Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician Providers in US
53
States with Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician
561
Avg Claims per Provider

MARY SUSAN PRUZINSKY, MD's 225 claims are below the specialty average of 561.

Nearby Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician Providers in Iowa

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

Compare Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MARY SUSAN PRUZINSKY, MD's specialty?
MARY SUSAN PRUZINSKY, MD specializes in Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician and practices in WATERLOO, Iowa. Credentials: MD.
How much does MARY SUSAN PRUZINSKY, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MARY SUSAN PRUZINSKY, MD wrote 225 Medicare Part D claims totaling $6K in drug costs for 115 beneficiaries.
Where is MARY SUSAN PRUZINSKY, MD located?
MARY SUSAN PRUZINSKY, MD is located at 2710 SAINT FRANCIS DR, WATERLOO, IA, 50702. Phone: (319) 272-5000.
What is MARY SUSAN PRUZINSKY, MD's NPI number?
MARY SUSAN PRUZINSKY, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326097296, issued on 05/09/2006.
Does MARY SUSAN PRUZINSKY, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, MARY SUSAN PRUZINSKY, MD had 19 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 8.4%.
How many Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 744 Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician provider writes 561 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MARY SUSAN PRUZINSKY, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MARY SUSAN PRUZINSKY, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ofloxacin, Cefdinir, Methylprednisolone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MARY SUSAN PRUZINSKY, MD accept Medicare?
MARY SUSAN PRUZINSKY, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 225 Part D claims and 115 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MARY SUSAN PRUZINSKY, MD's credentials?
MARY SUSAN PRUZINSKY, MD's NPI is 1326097296 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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