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2026 NPPES data Otology & Neurotology Physician NPI 1114082146 M.D.
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Otology & Neurotology Physician in Tacoma, Washington.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 334 in Otology & Neurotology 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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Prescribing volume
427
Medicare Part D claims · 204 beneficiaries · Otology & Neurotology Physician avg: 401
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Nicholas Hamill, M.D. filed 427 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Otology & Neurotology Physician in Tacoma, Washington.
- 427
- Part D claims, 2023
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Nicholas Hamill, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
427 Top 38% higher than 62% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. 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.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Nicholas Hamill, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Nicholas Hamill, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Otology & Neurotology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
427 6% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Washington
How Otology & Neurotology Physician compares to other specialties among Washington providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Otology & Neurotology Physician. Verify directly:
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).
Nicholas Hamill, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Otology & Neurotology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1901 S UNION AVE, Tacoma, WA, 98405, with a listed phone of (253) 627-4502. NPI 1114082146 was issued on 12/27/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 427 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 204 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $15K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.3%.
Otology & Neurotology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 334 enrolled providers across 46 states and an average of 401 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1114082146 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Otology & Neurotology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 12/27/2006 |
License & disciplinary context - Washington WMC 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 ~34K Washington medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Nicholas Hamill, M.D.. To verify Nicholas Hamill, M.D.'s current license status, search the WMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
88
Total board actions, Washington 2023
Across 85 cases
2.59
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Washington statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
31 cases
WMC 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 Washington disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
427
Total Claims
$15K
Total Drug Cost
204
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 655
- Total Day Supply
- 15,852
- Generic Drug Cost
- $14K
- Opioid Claims
- 14 (3.3% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 42
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.18
- Gender Split
- 61% female / 39% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 11, 65-74: 94, 75-84: 66, 85+: 33
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Nicholas Hamill, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Ipratropium Bromide
Ipratropium Bromide
84 claims
- Prednisone
Prednisone
52 claims
- Fluocinonide
Fluocinonide
40 claims
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
40 claims
- Triamcinolone Acet… 24
Triamcinolone Acetonide
24 claims
- Ofloxacin 23
Ofloxacin
23 claims
- Fluticasone Propio… 14
Fluticasone Propionate
14 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam… 14
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
14 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Ipratropium Bromide | 84 |
| Prednisone | 52 |
| Fluocinonide | 40 |
| Omeprazole | 40 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 24 |
| Ofloxacin | 23 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 14 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 14 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 13 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Otology & Neurotology Physician Overview
How Nicholas Hamill, M.D. fits within the Otology & Neurotology Physician landscape nationally.
334
Otology & Neurotology Physician Providers in US
46
States with Otology & Neurotology Physician
401
Avg Claims per Provider
Nicholas Hamill, M.D.'s 427 claims are above the specialty average of 401.
Nearby Otology & Neurotology Physician Providers in Washington
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Washington, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Hamill.
Dr. Douglas Backous
MD
Puyallup, WA
Dr. Dick Hoistad
M.D.
Federal Way, WA
Clifford Hume
Seattle, WA
Dr. Charles Mangham
MD, MS
Seattle, WA
Dr. Ralph Nelson
M.D.
Manchester, WA
Compare Otology & Neurotology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Washington medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Otology & Neurotology Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nicholas Hamill, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Nicholas Hamill, M.D. specializes in Otology & Neurotology Physician and practices in Tacoma, Washington. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Nicholas Hamill, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Nicholas Hamill, M.D. wrote 427 Medicare Part D claims totaling $15K in drug costs for 204 beneficiaries.
Where is Nicholas Hamill, M.D. located? ▼
Nicholas Hamill, M.D. is located at 1901 S UNION AVE, Tacoma, WA, 98405. Phone: (253) 627-4502.
What is Nicholas Hamill, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Nicholas Hamill, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1114082146, issued on 12/27/2006.
Does Nicholas Hamill, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Nicholas Hamill, M.D. had 14 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.3%.
How many Otology & Neurotology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 334 Otology & Neurotology Physician providers across 46 states in the US. The average Otology & Neurotology Physician provider writes 401 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Nicholas Hamill, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Nicholas Hamill, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Ipratropium Bromide, Prednisone, Fluocinonide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Nicholas Hamill, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Nicholas Hamill, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 427 Part D claims and 204 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Nicholas Hamill, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Nicholas Hamill, M.D.'s NPI is 1114082146 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
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 (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).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
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