2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1619471901 MD
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PHILIP BIGGS, MD

Otolaryngology Physician in RICHLAND, 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
148
Medicare Part D claims · 67 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology Physician avg: 509
MIPS score
83.0533/100
▼ 0 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$472.7
11 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

PHILIP BIGGS, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 83.0533/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 148 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

83.0533/100
MIPS score · 0 vs avg
148
Part D claims, 2023
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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.

PHILIP BIGGS, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

83 42nd percentile higher than 42% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). This entry sits in this band. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

PHILIP BIGGS, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — 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 PHILIP BIGGS, MD?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/21/2018

NPI 1619471901

Primary specialty

Otolaryngology Physician

Mid-sized

10,895 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

148 71% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 509

MIPS final score

83.0533/100 0.046700000000001296% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

PHILIP BIGGS, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Otolaryngology Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
83.0533/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Otolaryngology Physician) — 83.0533/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%83.1%
MIPS final score (Otolaryngology Physician) — 83.0533/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

PHILIP BIGGS, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otolaryngology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 780 SWIFT BLVD STE 101, RICHLAND, WA, 99352, with a listed phone of (509) 942-3178. NPI 1619471901 was issued on 03/21/2018. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BIGGS 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 148 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 67 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $7K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 16.9%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 83.0533/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 76.4787, Cost 67.0324), compared with the national average of 83.1.

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

780 SWIFT BLVD STE 101
RICHLAND, WA 99352

Provider Details

NPI 1619471901
Specialty Otolaryngology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/21/2018

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

83.0533
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
76.4787
Quality
67.0324
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where PHILIP BIGGS, 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.

KADLEC REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
★★★★☆ 4/5
RICHLAND, WA
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 500058

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 PHILIP BIGGS, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$473

Largest payer

Inspire Medical Systems, 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 — 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 PHILIP BIGGS, MD. To verify PHILIP BIGGS, 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.

148
Total Claims
$7K
Total Drug Cost
67
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
173
Total Day Supply
3,630
Generic Drug Cost
$4K
Opioid Claims
25 (16.9% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
21

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.40
Gender Split
57% female / 43% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What PHILIP BIGGS, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Oxycodone Hcl
23
Ipratropium Bromide
13
Fluticasone Propionate
11

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

Otolaryngology Physician Overview

How PHILIP BIGGS, 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

PHILIP BIGGS, MD's 148 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 BIGGS.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PHILIP BIGGS, MD's specialty?
PHILIP BIGGS, MD specializes in Otolaryngology Physician and practices in RICHLAND, Washington. Credentials: MD.
How much does PHILIP BIGGS, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, PHILIP BIGGS, MD wrote 148 Medicare Part D claims totaling $7K in drug costs for 67 beneficiaries.
What is PHILIP BIGGS, MD's Medicare quality score?
PHILIP BIGGS, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 83.0533/100 (Quality: 76.4787, Cost: 67.0324). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is PHILIP BIGGS, MD located?
PHILIP BIGGS, MD is located at 780 SWIFT BLVD STE 101, RICHLAND, WA, 99352. Phone: (509) 942-3178.
What is PHILIP BIGGS, MD's NPI number?
PHILIP BIGGS, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619471901, issued on 03/21/2018.
Does PHILIP BIGGS, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, PHILIP BIGGS, MD had 25 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 16.9%.
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 PHILIP BIGGS, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, PHILIP BIGGS, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl, Ipratropium Bromide, Fluticasone Propionate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does PHILIP BIGGS, MD accept Medicare?
PHILIP BIGGS, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 148 Part D claims and 67 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify PHILIP BIGGS, MD's credentials?
PHILIP BIGGS, MD's NPI is 1619471901 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.
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 April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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