NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Urology Physician NPI 1629696794 MD, PHD
Verify on CMS → Nathaniel Oswald, MD, PHD
Urology Physician in Provo, Utah.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 13,606 in Urology 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.
Federal data, no proprietary rating.
We show these CMS records as-is - no composite score, no star rating, no editorial opinion layered on top.
Prescribing volume
289
Medicare Part D claims · 153 beneficiaries · Urology Physician avg: 1K
MIPS score
78.6/100
▼ 5 pts below national avg 83.5 · Above neutral
Industry payments
$206.68
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data shows
Nathaniel Oswald, MD, PHD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 78.6/100 - below the 83.5 national average - and filed 289 Medicare Part D claims in 2024.
- 78.6/100
- MIPS score · -5 vs avg
- 289
- Part D claims, 2024
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
- ≥23rd
- pct among measured MIPS (lower-bound band)
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 Nathaniel Oswald, MD, PHD
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 1629696794), first enumerated 07/06/2020.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 289 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 78.6/100 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.
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
3 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliations on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Reported
Industry payment transparency
$206.68 in reported industry payments (5 transfers) in 2024 under the federal Sunshine Act — disclosed transfers of value, not a quality rating.
Source: CMS Open Payments
- Not in federal data
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Source: State medical board / FSMB
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1629696794 · Urology Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-RECENT · TAX-MID · MIPS-BELOW · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-FINISH
- NPI-10 1629696794
- ENUM-RECENT 2020
- TAX-MID 14K Urology Physician
- MIPS-BELOW 78.6/100
- RX-LIGHT 289
- BOOK-THIN 96 in Utah
- PHOTO-FINISH Haidar Abdul-Muhsin · ±0.0
MIPS final-score neighbourhood
Same-specialty nationwide peers by CMS final score, not geographic proximity
- Oswald · this pr…
Oswald · this provider
78.6 MIPS pts
- Paul Andrews · h…
Paul Andrews
78.6 MIPS pts
- Haidar Abdul-Muh…
Haidar Abdul-Muhsin
78.6 MIPS pts
- Kian Ahmadieh · …
Kian Ahmadieh
78.6 MIPS pts
- Jack Andrews · n…
Jack Andrews
78.6 MIPS pts
What this shows Nearest measured MIPS peers for this NUCC specialty (2023 performance year).
Nathaniel Oswald, MD, PHD'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.
79 ≥ 23rd percentile 23% 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 Nathaniel Oswald, MD, PHD sits
This provider among urology physician peers
Across the 4,091 urology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Nathaniel Oswald, MD, PHD writes more Part D claims than 16% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 22% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Each dot is one urology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Nathaniel Oswald, MD, PHD. 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)
Nathaniel Oswald, MD, PHD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 3 hospital affiliations - 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 Nathaniel Oswald, MD, PHD?
Near national averagePrimary specialty
Urology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
289 79% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
78.6/100 4.9 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Utah
How Urology Physician compares to other specialties among Utah providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Nathaniel Oswald, MD, PHD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Urology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 78.6/100
- 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 | 1629696794 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Urology Physician |
| Credentials | MD, PHD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/06/2020 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
78.5864
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
69.056
Quality
59.5653
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Nathaniel Oswald, MD, PHD 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.
According to CMS billing records, Nathaniel Oswald, MD, PHD is affiliated with 3 Medicare-billing facilities across 2 states.
Ihc Health Services Inc
Provo, UT
Mayo Clinic Arizona
Scottsdale, AZ
Northern Arizona Healthcare Corporation
Flagstaff, AZ
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 Nathaniel Oswald, MD, PHD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$207
Largest payer
Boston Scientific Corporation
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.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2024.
289
Total Claims
$23K
Total Drug Cost
153
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 417.033
- Total Day Supply
- 9,505
- Generic Drug Cost
- $7K
- Opioid Claims
- 15 (5.2% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 98
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.51
- Gender Split
- 21% female / 79% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Nathaniel Oswald, MD, PHD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Tamsulosin Hcl
Tamsulosin Hcl
47 claims
- Nitrofurantoin Mon…
Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro
20 claims
- Sulfamethoxazole-T…
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
20 claims
- Trospium Chloride
Trospium Chloride
19 claims
- Methenamine Hippur… 18
Methenamine Hippurate
18 claims
- Myrbetriq 18
Myrbetriq
18 claims
- Oxycodone Hcl 15
Oxycodone Hcl
15 claims
- Doxycycline Hyclate 14
Doxycycline Hyclate
14 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 47 |
| Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst | 20 |
| Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim | 20 |
| Trospium Chloride | 19 |
| Methenamine Hippurate | 18 |
| Myrbetriq Mirabegron | 18 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 15 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 14 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Urology Physician Overview
How Nathaniel Oswald, MD, PHD fits within the Urology Physician landscape nationally.
13,606
Urology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Urology Physician
1,354
Avg Claims per Provider
Nathaniel Oswald, MD, PHD's 289 claims are below the specialty average of 1,354.
Nationwide Urology Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Oswald, both outside Utah so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar MIPS final score
Nearest same-specialty clinicians by CMS MIPS final score (78.6 here).
Same NPPES enumeration year (2020)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Urology Physician Providers in Utah
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Utah, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Oswald.
One of 96 Urology Physician providers enrolled in Utah, 5 are shown here.
Dr. David Adams
M.D.
St George, UT
Dr. Joseph Armstrong
M.D.
Provo, UT
Dr. Shane Barney
MD
St George, UT
Dr. Mitchell Bassett
MD
Logan, UT
Elizabeth Boyer
PA-C
Murray, UT
Compare Urology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nathaniel Oswald, MD, PHD's specialty? ▼
Nathaniel Oswald, MD, PHD specializes in Urology Physician and practices in Provo, Utah. Credentials: MD, PHD.
How much does Nathaniel Oswald, MD, PHD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Nathaniel Oswald, MD, PHD wrote 289 Medicare Part D claims totaling $23K in drug costs for 153 beneficiaries.
What is Nathaniel Oswald, MD, PHD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Nathaniel Oswald, MD, PHD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 78.6/100 (Quality: 69.1, Cost: 59.6). 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 Nathaniel Oswald, MD, PHD located? ▼
Nathaniel Oswald, MD, PHD is located at 395 W COUGAR BLVD STE 704, Provo, UT, 84604. Phone: (866) 415-6556.
What is Nathaniel Oswald, MD, PHD's NPI number? ▼
Nathaniel Oswald, MD, PHD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629696794, issued on 07/06/2020.
Does Nathaniel Oswald, MD, PHD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Nathaniel Oswald, MD, PHD had 15 opioid claims in 2024 with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.2%.
How many Urology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 13,606 Urology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Urology Physician provider writes 1,354 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Nathaniel Oswald, MD, PHD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Nathaniel Oswald, MD, PHD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Tamsulosin Hcl, Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro, Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Nathaniel Oswald, MD, PHD accept Medicare? ▼
Nathaniel Oswald, MD, PHD appears in CMS Medicare data with 289 Part D claims and 153 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Nathaniel Oswald, MD, PHD's credentials? ▼
Nathaniel Oswald, MD, PHD's NPI is 1629696794 with credentials MD, PHD. 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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