2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1124276340 D.O.
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NATHAN SANDERS, D.O.

Otolaryngology Physician in HELENA, Montana. 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
172
Medicare Part D claims · 70 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology Physician avg: 509
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: NATHAN SANDERS, D.O. is a Otolaryngology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in HELENA, Montana with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 172 claims across 70 beneficiaries — 6% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: NATHAN SANDERS, D.O. filed 172 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across HELENA, Montana. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

NATHAN SANDERS, D.O. 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).

NATHAN SANDERS, D.O. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/29/2008

NPI 1124276340

Primary specialty

Otolaryngology Physician

Mid-sized

10,895 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

172 66% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 509

Specialty distribution in Montana

How Otolaryngology Physician compares to other specialties among Montana providers

Montana providers

Otolaryngology Physician share within Montana

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

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).

NATHAN SANDERS, D.O. is a Otolaryngology Physician provider practicing in HELENA, Montana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: D.O.. NPI: 1124276340. 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.

NATHAN SANDERS, D.O. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otolaryngology Physician provider holding D.O. credentials at 3116 SADDLE DR, HELENA, MT, 59601, with a listed phone of (406) 204-2409. NPI 1124276340 was issued on 08/29/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SANDERS 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 172 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 70 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 9.3%. 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

3116 SADDLE DR
HELENA, MT 59601

Provider Details

NPI 1124276340
Specialty Otolaryngology Physician
Credentials D.O.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/29/2008

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where NATHAN SANDERS, D.O. 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.

NATHAN A SANDERS DO PC
HELENA, MT

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

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

NATHAN SANDERS, D.O. — brand share 6.0%
Specialty average (est.)

6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 172 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.

172
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
70
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
183
Total Day Supply
2,532
Brand vs Generic
6% brand / 94% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$631
Generic Drug Cost
$3K
Opioid Claims
16 (9.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
88

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.76
Gender Split
53% female / 47% 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
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
39
Methylprednisolone
19
Doxycycline Hyclate
13
Fluticasone Propionate
12
Gentamicin Sulfate
12
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
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 NATHAN SANDERS, D.O. fits within the Otolaryngology Physician landscape nationally.

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

NATHAN SANDERS, D.O.'s 172 claims are below the specialty average of 509.

Nearby Otolaryngology Physician Providers in Montana

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NATHAN SANDERS, D.O.'s specialty?
NATHAN SANDERS, D.O. specializes in Otolaryngology Physician and practices in HELENA, Montana. Credentials: D.O..
How much does NATHAN SANDERS, D.O. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NATHAN SANDERS, D.O. wrote 172 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 70 beneficiaries.
Where is NATHAN SANDERS, D.O. located?
NATHAN SANDERS, D.O. is located at 3116 SADDLE DR, HELENA, MT, 59601. Phone: (406) 204-2409.
What is NATHAN SANDERS, D.O.'s NPI number?
NATHAN SANDERS, D.O.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1124276340, issued on 08/29/2008.
Does NATHAN SANDERS, D.O. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
NATHAN SANDERS, D.O.'s prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $631 in brand drug costs.
Does NATHAN SANDERS, D.O. prescribe opioids?
Yes, NATHAN SANDERS, D.O. had 16 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 9.3%.
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 NATHAN SANDERS, D.O. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NATHAN SANDERS, D.O.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, Methylprednisolone, Doxycycline Hyclate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NATHAN SANDERS, D.O. accept Medicare?
NATHAN SANDERS, D.O. appears in CMS Medicare data with 172 Part D claims and 70 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NATHAN SANDERS, D.O.'s credentials?
NATHAN SANDERS, D.O.'s NPI is 1124276340 with credentials D.O.. 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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