2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1003843897 MD
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PHILLIP GARDNER, MD

Otolaryngology Physician in MISSOULA, Montana. 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
306
Medicare Part D claims · 128 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology Physician avg: 509
What the federal data reveals: PHILLIP GARDNER, MD is a Otolaryngology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in MISSOULA, Montana with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 306 claims across 128 beneficiaries .

What stands out: PHILLIP GARDNER, MD filed 306 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across MISSOULA, Montana. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

PHILLIP GARDNER, 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).

PHILLIP GARDNER, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/27/2006

NPI 1003843897

Primary specialty

Otolaryngology Physician

Mid-sized

10,895 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

306 40% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 509

Specialty distribution in Montana

How Otolaryngology Physician compares to other specialties among Montana providers

Montana providers

Otolaryngology Physician share within Montana

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

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).

PHILLIP GARDNER, MD is a Otolaryngology Physician provider practicing in MISSOULA, Montana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1003843897. 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.

PHILLIP GARDNER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otolaryngology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 700 W KENT AVE, MISSOULA, MT, 59801, with a listed phone of (406) 541-3277. NPI 1003843897 was issued on 06/27/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GARDNER 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 306 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 128 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $5K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.9%. 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.

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

700 W KENT AVE
MISSOULA, MT 59801

Provider Details

NPI 1003843897
Specialty Otolaryngology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/27/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where PHILLIP GARDNER, 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.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN EAR NOSE AND THROAT CENTER PC
MISSOULA, MT

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

306
Total Claims
$5K
Total Drug Cost
128
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
405
Total Day Supply
8,841
Generic Drug Cost
$5K
Opioid Claims
15 (4.9% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
49

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.98
Gender Split
51% female / 49% 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
Montelukast Sodium
42
Methylprednisolone
35
Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid
Triamterene/Hydrochlorothiazid
29
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
28
Omeprazole
28
Mupirocin
19
Ipratropium Bromide
14
Diazepam
12

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

Otolaryngology Physician Overview

How PHILLIP GARDNER, 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

PHILLIP GARDNER, MD's 306 claims are below the specialty average of 509.

Nearby Otolaryngology Physician Providers in Montana

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PHILLIP GARDNER, MD's specialty?
PHILLIP GARDNER, MD specializes in Otolaryngology Physician and practices in MISSOULA, Montana. Credentials: MD.
How much does PHILLIP GARDNER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, PHILLIP GARDNER, MD wrote 306 Medicare Part D claims totaling $5K in drug costs for 128 beneficiaries.
Where is PHILLIP GARDNER, MD located?
PHILLIP GARDNER, MD is located at 700 W KENT AVE, MISSOULA, MT, 59801. Phone: (406) 541-3277.
What is PHILLIP GARDNER, MD's NPI number?
PHILLIP GARDNER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1003843897, issued on 06/27/2006.
Does PHILLIP GARDNER, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, PHILLIP GARDNER, MD had 15 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.9%.
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 PHILLIP GARDNER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, PHILLIP GARDNER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Montelukast Sodium, Methylprednisolone, Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does PHILLIP GARDNER, MD accept Medicare?
PHILLIP GARDNER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 306 Part D claims and 128 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify PHILLIP GARDNER, MD's credentials?
PHILLIP GARDNER, MD's NPI is 1003843897 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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