NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1508967126 MD
Verify on CMS → Michael Dixon, MD
Otolaryngology Physician in Helena, Montana.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 11,060 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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We show these CMS records as-is - no composite score, no star rating, no editorial opinion layered on top.
Prescribing volume
801
Medicare Part D claims · 260 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology Physician avg: 536
Generic prescribing
97%
generic claims · 3% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
81.4/100
▼ 2 pts below national avg 83.5 · Above neutral
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Michael Dixon, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 81.4/100 - below the 83.5 national average - and filed 801 Medicare Part D claims in 2024.
- 81.4/100
- MIPS score · -2 vs avg
- 801
- Part D claims, 2024
- 97%
- 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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Michael Dixon, MD
Federal records show an active NPI with both Medicare prescribing volume and a measured CMS quality score — objective registry data, not patient reviews.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1508967126), first enumerated 09/26/2006.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 801 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
CMS quality reporting (MIPS)
Reported a CMS MIPS final score of 81.4/100 in the Quality Payment Program — a federal quality measure, not a patient review.
Source: CMS Quality Payment Program
- Reported
Board certification signal
Heuristic suggests board-certified status based on ABMS-eligible specialty taxonomy plus active CMS participation signals — not a direct ABMS verification.
- Not in federal data
Individual sanction lookup
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Source: State medical board / FSMB
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1508967126 · Otolaryngology Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MID · MIPS-INLINE · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-FINISH
- NPI-10 1508967126
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-MID 11K Otolaryngology Physician
- MIPS-INLINE 81.4/100
- RX-LIGHT 801
- BOOK-THIN 38 in Montana
- PHOTO-FINISH Jeremy Cuzzourt, MD · ±0.0
MIPS final-score neighbourhood
Same-specialty nationwide peers by CMS final score, not geographic proximity
- Dixon · this pro…
Dixon · this provider
81.4 MIPS pts
- Adam Bender-Hein…
Adam Bender-Heine, M.D.
81.4 MIPS pts
- Matthew Miller, …
Matthew Miller, M.D.
81.4 MIPS pts
- Jeremy Cuzzourt,…
Jeremy Cuzzourt, MD
81.4 MIPS pts
- Douglas Massick,…
Douglas Massick, MD
81.4 MIPS pts
What this shows Nearest measured MIPS peers for this NUCC specialty (2023 performance year).
Michael Dixon, MD's MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.
81 ≥ 32nd percentile 32% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more measured 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.
The percentile is a conservative whole-score-point band: it counts only measured clinicians in lower score bands. A CMS MIPS metric is not a recommendation or a clinical-quality rating by PlainDoctor. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Michael Dixon, MD sits
This provider among otolaryngology physician peers
Across the 3,290 otolaryngology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Michael Dixon, MD writes more Part D claims than 75% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 41% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Each dot is one otolaryngology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Michael Dixon, 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)
Michael Dixon, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting - 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 Michael Dixon, MD?
Near national averagePrimary specialty
Otolaryngology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
801 49% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
81.4/100 2.1 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Montana
How Otolaryngology Physician compares to other specialties among Montana providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Michael Dixon, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Otolaryngology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 81.4/100
- vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1508967126 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Otolaryngology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 09/26/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
81.435
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
73.2294
Quality
64.8872
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Michael Dixon, MD - brand share 3.0%
Otolaryngology Physician average
3% brand-name claims vs 97% generic, on 801 2024 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 2024.
801
Total Claims
$18K
Total Drug Cost
260
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 986.867
- Total Day Supply
- 20,378
- Brand vs Generic
- 3% brand / 97% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $2K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $17K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 177
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.08
- Gender Split
- 58% female / 42% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 31, 65-74: 125, 75-84: 78, 85+: 26
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Michael Dixon, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Fluticasone Propio…
Fluticasone Propionate
116 claims
- Prednisone
Prednisone
105 claims
- Ipratropium Bromide
Ipratropium Bromide
62 claims
- Amoxicillin-Clavul…
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
55 claims
- Dexamethasone Sodi…
Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate
52 claims
- Azelastine Hcl
Azelastine Hcl
48 claims
- Doxycycline Hyclate 38
Doxycycline Hyclate
38 claims
- Methylprednisolone 34
Methylprednisolone
34 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Fluticasone Propionate | 116 |
| Prednisone | 105 |
| Ipratropium Bromide | 62 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 55 |
| Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate | 52 |
| Azelastine Hcl | 48 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 38 |
| Methylprednisolone | 34 |
| Ofloxacin | 26 |
| Omeprazole | 23 |
* 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 Dixon, MD fits within the Otolaryngology Physician landscape nationally.
11,060
Otolaryngology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Otolaryngology Physician
536
Avg Claims per Provider
Michael Dixon, MD's 801 claims are above the specialty average of 536.
Nationwide Otolaryngology Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Dixon, both outside Montana so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar MIPS final score
Nearest same-specialty clinicians by CMS MIPS final score (81.4 here).
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Otolaryngology Physician Providers in Montana
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Montana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Dixon.
One of 38 Otolaryngology Physician providers enrolled in Montana, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Karen Ahlstrom
MD
Missoula, MT
Dr. Jennifer Andrus
M.D.
Billings, MT
Dr. Jeffrey Baker
MD
Great Falls, MT
Dr. Jeffrey Bartels
MD
Kalispell, MT
Dr. Brett Bennion
MD
Sidney, MT
Compare Otolaryngology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Michael Dixon, MD's specialty? ▼
Michael Dixon, MD specializes in Otolaryngology Physician and practices in Helena, Montana. Credentials: MD.
How much does Michael Dixon, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Michael Dixon, MD wrote 801 Medicare Part D claims totaling $18K in drug costs for 260 beneficiaries.
What is Michael Dixon, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Michael Dixon, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 81.4/100 (Quality: 73.2, Cost: 64.9). The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Michael Dixon, MD located? ▼
Michael Dixon, MD is located at 2550 E BROADWAY ST, Helena, MT, 59601. Phone: (406) 457-4180.
What is Michael Dixon, MD's NPI number? ▼
Michael Dixon, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508967126, issued on 09/26/2006.
Does Michael Dixon, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Michael Dixon, MD's prescribing is 3% brand-name and 97% generic drugs by claim count, with $2K in brand drug costs.
How many Otolaryngology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 11,060 Otolaryngology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Otolaryngology Physician provider writes 536 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Michael Dixon, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Michael Dixon, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Fluticasone Propionate, Prednisone, Ipratropium Bromide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Michael Dixon, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Michael Dixon, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 801 Part D claims and 260 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Michael Dixon, MD's credentials? ▼
Michael Dixon, MD's NPI is 1508967126 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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