2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1992141808 MD
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MICHAEL OTREMBA, MD

Otolaryngology Physician in NEWTON, Massachusetts. 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
348
Medicare Part D claims · 165 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology Physician avg: 509
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: MICHAEL OTREMBA, MD is a Otolaryngology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in NEWTON, Massachusetts with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 348 claims across 165 beneficiaries — 7% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: MICHAEL OTREMBA, MD filed 348 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across NEWTON, Massachusetts. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

MICHAEL OTREMBA, 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 OTREMBA, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/18/2013

NPI 1992141808

Primary specialty

Otolaryngology Physician

Mid-sized

10,895 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

348 32% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 509

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Otolaryngology Physician compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Otolaryngology Physician share within Massachusetts

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

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 OTREMBA, MD is a Otolaryngology Physician provider practicing in NEWTON, Massachusetts, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1992141808. 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 OTREMBA, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otolaryngology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2000 WASHINGTON ST STE 668, NEWTON, MA, 02462, with a listed phone of (617) 630-1699. NPI 1992141808 was issued on 05/18/2013. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what OTREMBA 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 348 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 165 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $11K in drug spend, split 7% brand-name and 93% generic by claim count. 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

2000 WASHINGTON ST STE 668
NEWTON, MA 02462

Provider Details

NPI 1992141808
Specialty Otolaryngology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/18/2013

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MICHAEL OTREMBA, 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.

MASSACHUSETTS EYE AND EAR ASSOCIATES, INC
WELLESLEY, MA

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

License & disciplinary context — Massachusetts BORIM 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~38K Massachusetts medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to MICHAEL OTREMBA, MD. To verify MICHAEL OTREMBA, MD's current license status, search the BORIM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

80
Total board actions, Massachusetts 2023
Across 78 cases
2.11
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Massachusetts statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
29 cases

BORIM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Massachusetts disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

MICHAEL OTREMBA, MD — brand share 7.0%
Specialty average (est.)

7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 348 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.

348
Total Claims
$11K
Total Drug Cost
165
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
511
Total Day Supply
11,756
Brand vs Generic
7% brand / 93% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$4K
Generic Drug Cost
$7K
Antibiotic Claims
52

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.99
Gender Split
61% female / 39% 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
Fluticasone Propionate
69
Ipratropium Bromide
36
Omeprazole
31
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
28
Prednisone
28
Ciprofloxacin-Dexamethasone
Ciprofloxacin Hcl/Dexameth
21
Fluocinolone Acetonide Oil
14
Ofloxacin
13
Tobramycin-Dexamethasone
Tobramycin/Dexamethasone
13
Azelastine Hcl
11

* 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 OTREMBA, 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 OTREMBA, MD's 348 claims are below the specialty average of 509.

Nearby Otolaryngology Physician Providers in Massachusetts

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MICHAEL OTREMBA, MD's specialty?
MICHAEL OTREMBA, MD specializes in Otolaryngology Physician and practices in NEWTON, Massachusetts. Credentials: MD.
How much does MICHAEL OTREMBA, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MICHAEL OTREMBA, MD wrote 348 Medicare Part D claims totaling $11K in drug costs for 165 beneficiaries.
Where is MICHAEL OTREMBA, MD located?
MICHAEL OTREMBA, MD is located at 2000 WASHINGTON ST STE 668, NEWTON, MA, 02462. Phone: (617) 630-1699.
What is MICHAEL OTREMBA, MD's NPI number?
MICHAEL OTREMBA, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992141808, issued on 05/18/2013.
Does MICHAEL OTREMBA, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MICHAEL OTREMBA, MD's prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $4K in brand drug costs.
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 OTREMBA, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MICHAEL OTREMBA, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Fluticasone Propionate, Ipratropium Bromide, Omeprazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MICHAEL OTREMBA, MD accept Medicare?
MICHAEL OTREMBA, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 348 Part D claims and 165 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MICHAEL OTREMBA, MD's credentials?
MICHAEL OTREMBA, MD's NPI is 1992141808 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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