2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1679033971 MD
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MICHAEL ARMSTRONG, MD

Otolaryngology Physician in RICHMOND, Virginia. 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
108
Medicare Part D claims · 42 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology Physician avg: 509
What the federal data reveals: MICHAEL ARMSTRONG, MD is a Otolaryngology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in RICHMOND, Virginia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 108 claims across 42 beneficiaries .

What stands out: MICHAEL ARMSTRONG, MD filed 108 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across RICHMOND, Virginia. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

MICHAEL ARMSTRONG, 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).

MICHAEL ARMSTRONG, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/22/2019

NPI 1679033971

Primary specialty

Otolaryngology Physician

Mid-sized

10,895 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

108 79% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 509

Specialty distribution in Virginia

How Otolaryngology Physician compares to other specialties among Virginia providers

Virginia providers

Otolaryngology Physician share within Virginia

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

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).

MICHAEL ARMSTRONG, MD is a Otolaryngology Physician provider practicing in RICHMOND, Virginia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1679033971. 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.

MICHAEL ARMSTRONG, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otolaryngology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1001 E LEIGH ST, RICHMOND, VA, 23298, with a listed phone of (804) 628-4368. NPI 1679033971 was issued on 03/22/2019. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ARMSTRONG 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 108 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 42 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 15.7%. 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

1001 E LEIGH ST
RICHMOND, VA 23298

Provider Details

NPI 1679033971
Specialty Otolaryngology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/22/2019

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MICHAEL ARMSTRONG, 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.

MCV ASSOCIATED PHYSICIANS
RICHMOND, VA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

108
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
42
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
125
Total Day Supply
2,304
Generic Drug Cost
$1K
Opioid Claims
17 (15.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
29

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.56
Gender Split
55% female / 45% 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
Oxycodone Hcl
17

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

Otolaryngology Physician Overview

How MICHAEL ARMSTRONG, MD fits within the Otolaryngology Physician landscape nationally.

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

MICHAEL ARMSTRONG, MD's 108 claims are below the specialty average of 509.

Nearby Otolaryngology Physician Providers in Virginia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MICHAEL ARMSTRONG, MD's specialty?
MICHAEL ARMSTRONG, MD specializes in Otolaryngology Physician and practices in RICHMOND, Virginia. Credentials: MD.
How much does MICHAEL ARMSTRONG, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MICHAEL ARMSTRONG, MD wrote 108 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for 42 beneficiaries.
Where is MICHAEL ARMSTRONG, MD located?
MICHAEL ARMSTRONG, MD is located at 1001 E LEIGH ST, RICHMOND, VA, 23298. Phone: (804) 628-4368.
What is MICHAEL ARMSTRONG, MD's NPI number?
MICHAEL ARMSTRONG, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679033971, issued on 03/22/2019.
Does MICHAEL ARMSTRONG, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, MICHAEL ARMSTRONG, MD had 17 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 15.7%.
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 MICHAEL ARMSTRONG, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MICHAEL ARMSTRONG, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MICHAEL ARMSTRONG, MD accept Medicare?
MICHAEL ARMSTRONG, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 108 Part D claims and 42 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MICHAEL ARMSTRONG, MD's credentials?
MICHAEL ARMSTRONG, MD's NPI is 1679033971 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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