2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1326094046 M.D.
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MICHAEL COOTER, M.D.

Otolaryngology Physician in GREENVILLE, South Carolina. 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
327
Medicare Part D claims · 157 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology Physician avg: 509
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.1K
6 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: MICHAEL COOTER, M.D. is a Otolaryngology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in GREENVILLE, South Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 327 claims across 157 beneficiaries — 4% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $1.1K across 6 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: MICHAEL COOTER, M.D. filed 327 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across GREENVILLE, South Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

MICHAEL COOTER, 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).

MICHAEL COOTER, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/25/2006

NPI 1326094046

Primary specialty

Otolaryngology Physician

Mid-sized

10,895 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

327 36% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 509

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Otolaryngology Physician compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Otolaryngology Physician share within South Carolina

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

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 COOTER, M.D. is a Otolaryngology Physician provider practicing in GREENVILLE, South Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1326094046. 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 COOTER, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otolaryngology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1 DOCTORS DRIVE, GREENVILLE, SC, 29605, with a listed phone of (864) 572-7001. NPI 1326094046 was issued on 05/25/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what COOTER 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 327 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 157 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $7K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 10.7%. 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

1 DOCTORS DRIVE
GREENVILLE, SC 29605

Provider Details

NPI 1326094046
Specialty Otolaryngology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/25/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MICHAEL COOTER, 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.

PRIVIA MEDICAL GROUP SOUTH CAROLINA, LLC
GREENVILLE, SC

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 MICHAEL COOTER, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.1K

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

MICHAEL COOTER, M.D. — brand share 4.0%
Specialty average (est.)

4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 327 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.

327
Total Claims
$7K
Total Drug Cost
157
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
420
Total Day Supply
7,956
Brand vs Generic
4% brand / 96% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$999
Generic Drug Cost
$6K
Opioid Claims
35 (10.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
70

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.11
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
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
32
Azelastine Hcl
26
Fluticasone Propionate
26
Ipratropium Bromide
24
Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron
24
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
20
Cephalexin
18
Prednisone
16
Pantoprazole Sodium
15
Doxycycline Hyclate
12

* 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 COOTER, 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

MICHAEL COOTER, M.D.'s 327 claims are below the specialty average of 509.

Nearby Otolaryngology Physician Providers in South Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as COOTER.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MICHAEL COOTER, M.D.'s specialty?
MICHAEL COOTER, M.D. specializes in Otolaryngology Physician and practices in GREENVILLE, South Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does MICHAEL COOTER, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MICHAEL COOTER, M.D. wrote 327 Medicare Part D claims totaling $7K in drug costs for 157 beneficiaries.
Where is MICHAEL COOTER, M.D. located?
MICHAEL COOTER, M.D. is located at 1 DOCTORS DRIVE, GREENVILLE, SC, 29605. Phone: (864) 572-7001.
What is MICHAEL COOTER, M.D.'s NPI number?
MICHAEL COOTER, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326094046, issued on 05/25/2006.
Does MICHAEL COOTER, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MICHAEL COOTER, M.D.'s prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $999 in brand drug costs.
Does MICHAEL COOTER, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, MICHAEL COOTER, M.D. had 35 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 10.7%.
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 COOTER, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MICHAEL COOTER, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Azelastine Hcl, Fluticasone Propionate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MICHAEL COOTER, M.D. accept Medicare?
MICHAEL COOTER, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 327 Part D claims and 157 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MICHAEL COOTER, M.D.'s credentials?
MICHAEL COOTER, M.D.'s NPI is 1326094046 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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