2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1578519435 MD
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PAUL BRECHTELSBAUER, MD

Otolaryngology Physician in GREENVILLE, North Carolina. 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
28
Medicare Part D claims · 11 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology Physician avg: 509
What the federal data reveals: PAUL BRECHTELSBAUER, MD is a Otolaryngology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in GREENVILLE, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 28 claims across 11 beneficiaries .

What stands out: PAUL BRECHTELSBAUER, MD filed 28 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across GREENVILLE, North Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

PAUL BRECHTELSBAUER, MD 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).

PAUL BRECHTELSBAUER, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/25/2006

NPI 1578519435

Primary specialty

Otolaryngology Physician

Mid-sized

10,895 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

28 94% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 509

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Otolaryngology Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Otolaryngology Physician share within North Carolina

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

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 BRECHTELSBAUER, MD is a Otolaryngology Physician provider practicing in GREENVILLE, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1578519435. 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 BRECHTELSBAUER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otolaryngology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 850 JOHNS HOPKINS DR, GREENVILLE, NC, 27834, with a listed phone of (252) 752-5227. NPI 1578519435 was issued on 05/25/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BRECHTELSBAUER 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 28 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 11 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $532 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

850 JOHNS HOPKINS DR
GREENVILLE, NC 27834

Provider Details

NPI 1578519435
Specialty Otolaryngology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/25/2006

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

28
Total Claims
$532
Total Drug Cost
11
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
39
Total Day Supply
1,050
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$532

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.93

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
15

* 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 BRECHTELSBAUER, 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 BRECHTELSBAUER, MD's 28 claims are below the specialty average of 509.

Nearby Otolaryngology Physician Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BRECHTELSBAUER.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PAUL BRECHTELSBAUER, MD's specialty?
PAUL BRECHTELSBAUER, MD specializes in Otolaryngology Physician and practices in GREENVILLE, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does PAUL BRECHTELSBAUER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, PAUL BRECHTELSBAUER, MD wrote 28 Medicare Part D claims totaling $532 in drug costs for 11 beneficiaries.
Where is PAUL BRECHTELSBAUER, MD located?
PAUL BRECHTELSBAUER, MD is located at 850 JOHNS HOPKINS DR, GREENVILLE, NC, 27834. Phone: (252) 752-5227.
What is PAUL BRECHTELSBAUER, MD's NPI number?
PAUL BRECHTELSBAUER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578519435, issued on 05/25/2006.
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 BRECHTELSBAUER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, PAUL BRECHTELSBAUER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Fluticasone Propionate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does PAUL BRECHTELSBAUER, MD accept Medicare?
PAUL BRECHTELSBAUER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 28 Part D claims and 11 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify PAUL BRECHTELSBAUER, MD's credentials?
PAUL BRECHTELSBAUER, MD's NPI is 1578519435 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.

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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