2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1336121029 MD
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PAUL ABSON, MD

Otolaryngology Physician in EVERETT, Washington. 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
55
Medicare Part D claims · 28 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology Physician avg: 509
What the federal data reveals: PAUL ABSON, MD is a Otolaryngology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in EVERETT, Washington with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 55 claims across 28 beneficiaries .

What stands out: PAUL ABSON, MD filed 55 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across EVERETT, Washington. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

PAUL ABSON, 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).

PAUL ABSON, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/17/2005

NPI 1336121029

Primary specialty

Otolaryngology Physician

Mid-sized

10,895 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

55 89% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 509

Specialty distribution in Washington

How Otolaryngology Physician compares to other specialties among Washington providers

Washington providers

Otolaryngology Physician share within Washington

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

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).

PAUL ABSON, MD is a Otolaryngology Physician provider practicing in EVERETT, Washington, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1336121029. 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.

PAUL ABSON, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otolaryngology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 3927 RUCKER AVE, EVERETT, WA, 98201, with a listed phone of (425) 339-5441. NPI 1336121029 was issued on 11/17/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ABSON 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 55 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 28 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $673 in drug spend. 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

3927 RUCKER AVE
EVERETT, WA 98201

Provider Details

NPI 1336121029
Specialty Otolaryngology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/17/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where PAUL ABSON, 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.

OPTUM CARE WASHINGTON PLLC
EVERETT, WA

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 — 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 PAUL ABSON, MD. To verify PAUL ABSON, MD'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.

55
Total Claims
$673
Total Drug Cost
28
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
55
Total Day Supply
664
Generic Drug Cost
$662
Antibiotic Claims
20

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.49
Gender Split
46% female / 54% 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
15
Mupirocin
14

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Otolaryngology Physician Overview

How PAUL ABSON, 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

PAUL ABSON, MD's 55 claims are below the specialty average of 509.

Nearby Otolaryngology Physician Providers in Washington

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PAUL ABSON, MD's specialty?
PAUL ABSON, MD specializes in Otolaryngology Physician and practices in EVERETT, Washington. Credentials: MD.
How much does PAUL ABSON, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, PAUL ABSON, MD wrote 55 Medicare Part D claims totaling $673 in drug costs for 28 beneficiaries.
Where is PAUL ABSON, MD located?
PAUL ABSON, MD is located at 3927 RUCKER AVE, EVERETT, WA, 98201. Phone: (425) 339-5441.
What is PAUL ABSON, MD's NPI number?
PAUL ABSON, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1336121029, issued on 11/17/2005.
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 PAUL ABSON, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, PAUL ABSON, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, Mupirocin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does PAUL ABSON, MD accept Medicare?
PAUL ABSON, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 55 Part D claims and 28 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify PAUL ABSON, MD's credentials?
PAUL ABSON, MD's NPI is 1336121029 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.

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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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