2026 NPPES data Otolaryngic Allergy Physician NPI 1598980773 D.O.
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PAUL BELANGER, D.O.

Otolaryngic Allergy Physician in NORTON SHORES, Michigan. 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
426
Medicare Part D claims · 210 beneficiaries · Otolaryngic Allergy Physician avg: 788
Generic prescribing
97%
generic claims · 3% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$49.47
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: PAUL BELANGER, D.O. is a Otolaryngic Allergy Physician ([object Object]) practicing in NORTON SHORES, Michigan with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 426 claims across 210 beneficiaries — 3% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $49.47 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: PAUL BELANGER, D.O. filed 426 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across NORTON SHORES, Michigan. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

PAUL BELANGER, 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).

PAUL BELANGER, D.O. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/14/2007

NPI 1598980773

Primary specialty

Otolaryngic Allergy Physician

Rare

151 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

426 46% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 788

Specialty distribution in Michigan

How Otolaryngic Allergy Physician compares to other specialties among Michigan providers

Michigan providers

Otolaryngic Allergy Physician share within Michigan

1. Otolaryngic Allergy Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Otolaryngic Allergy Physician share within Michigan

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Otolaryngic Allergy Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Otolaryngic Allergy Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Otolaryngic Allergy Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Otolaryngic Allergy 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 BELANGER, D.O. is a Otolaryngic Allergy Physician provider practicing in NORTON SHORES, Michigan, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: D.O.. NPI: 1598980773. 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 BELANGER, D.O. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otolaryngic Allergy Physician provider holding D.O. credentials at 1450 FARR RD STE 5000, NORTON SHORES, MI, 49444, with a listed phone of (231) 777-2625. NPI 1598980773 was issued on 04/14/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BELANGER 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 426 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 210 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $9K in drug spend, split 3% brand-name and 97% 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.

Otolaryngic Allergy Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 151 enrolled providers across 38 states and an average of 788 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

1450 FARR RD STE 5000
NORTON SHORES, MI 49444

Provider Details

NPI 1598980773
Specialty Otolaryngic Allergy Physician
Credentials D.O.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/14/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where PAUL BELANGER, 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.

WEST SHORE OTOLARYNGOLOGY PC
FREMONT, MI

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 PAUL BELANGER, D.O.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$49

Largest payer

Medtronic, Inc.

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.

License & disciplinary context — Michigan MI-BOM 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 ~41K Michigan medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to PAUL BELANGER, D.O.. To verify PAUL BELANGER, D.O.'s current license status, search the MI-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

123
Total board actions, Michigan 2023
Across 120 cases
3.00
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Michigan statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
44 cases

MI-BOM 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 Michigan disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

PAUL BELANGER, D.O. — brand share 3.0%
Specialty average (est.)

3% brand-name claims vs 97% generic, on 426 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.

426
Total Claims
$9K
Total Drug Cost
210
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
610
Total Day Supply
16,083
Brand vs Generic
3% brand / 97% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$957
Generic Drug Cost
$8K
Antibiotic Claims
69

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.18
Gender Split
55% female / 45% male
Age Distribution
<65: 33, 65-74: 100, 75-84: 63, 85+: 14

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
125
Famotidine
115
Ipratropium Bromide
42
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
26
Amoxicillin
21
Doxycycline Hyclate
17
Ciprofloxacin-Dexamethasone
Ciprofloxacin Hcl/Dexameth
13

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

Otolaryngic Allergy Physician Overview

How PAUL BELANGER, D.O. fits within the Otolaryngic Allergy Physician landscape nationally.

151
Otolaryngic Allergy Physician Providers in US
38
States with Otolaryngic Allergy Physician
788
Avg Claims per Provider

PAUL BELANGER, D.O.'s 426 claims are below the specialty average of 788.

Nearby Otolaryngic Allergy Physician Providers in Michigan

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

Compare Otolaryngic Allergy Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PAUL BELANGER, D.O.'s specialty?
PAUL BELANGER, D.O. specializes in Otolaryngic Allergy Physician and practices in NORTON SHORES, Michigan. Credentials: D.O..
How much does PAUL BELANGER, D.O. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, PAUL BELANGER, D.O. wrote 426 Medicare Part D claims totaling $9K in drug costs for 210 beneficiaries.
Where is PAUL BELANGER, D.O. located?
PAUL BELANGER, D.O. is located at 1450 FARR RD STE 5000, NORTON SHORES, MI, 49444. Phone: (231) 777-2625.
What is PAUL BELANGER, D.O.'s NPI number?
PAUL BELANGER, D.O.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598980773, issued on 04/14/2007.
Does PAUL BELANGER, D.O. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
PAUL BELANGER, D.O.'s prescribing is 3% brand-name and 97% generic drugs by claim count, with $957 in brand drug costs.
How many Otolaryngic Allergy Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 151 Otolaryngic Allergy Physician providers across 38 states in the US. The average Otolaryngic Allergy Physician provider writes 788 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does PAUL BELANGER, D.O. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, PAUL BELANGER, D.O.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Fluticasone Propionate, Famotidine, Ipratropium Bromide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does PAUL BELANGER, D.O. accept Medicare?
PAUL BELANGER, D.O. appears in CMS Medicare data with 426 Part D claims and 210 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify PAUL BELANGER, D.O.'s credentials?
PAUL BELANGER, D.O.'s NPI is 1598980773 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.

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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