2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1700528536 MD, PHD
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RAHILLA TARFA, MD, PHD

Otolaryngology Physician in SEATTLE, 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 · 58 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology Physician avg: 509
Industry payments
$137.8
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

RAHILLA TARFA, MD, PHD filed 148 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Otolaryngology Physician in SEATTLE, Washington.

148
Part D claims, 2023
$137.8
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

RAHILLA TARFA, MD, PHD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

148 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

RAHILLA TARFA, MD, PHD 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).

What does the federal data show about RAHILLA TARFA, MD, PHD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/12/2022

NPI 1700528536

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

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).

RAHILLA TARFA, MD, PHD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otolaryngology Physician provider holding MD, PHD credentials at 1959 NE PACIFIC ST, SEATTLE, WA, 98195, with a listed phone of (206) 598-4022. NPI 1700528536 was issued on 04/12/2022. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what TARFA 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 58 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 29.7%. 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

1959 NE PACIFIC ST
SEATTLE, WA 98195

Provider Details

NPI 1700528536
Specialty Otolaryngology Physician
Credentials MD, PHD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/12/2022

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 RAHILLA TARFA, MD, PHD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$138

Largest payer

AERIN MEDICAL 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 RAHILLA TARFA, MD, PHD. To verify RAHILLA TARFA, MD, PHD'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
$2K
Total Drug Cost
58
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
153
Total Day Supply
1,858
Generic Drug Cost
$1K
Opioid Claims
44 (29.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
20

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.64
Gender Split
53% female / 47% male
Age Distribution
<65: 16, 65-74: 24, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Oxycodone Hcl
35
Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron
31

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

Otolaryngology Physician Overview

How RAHILLA TARFA, MD, PHD fits within the Otolaryngology Physician landscape nationally.

10,895
Otolaryngology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Otolaryngology Physician
509
Avg Claims per Provider

RAHILLA TARFA, MD, PHD'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 TARFA.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RAHILLA TARFA, MD, PHD's specialty?
RAHILLA TARFA, MD, PHD specializes in Otolaryngology Physician and practices in SEATTLE, Washington. Credentials: MD, PHD.
How much does RAHILLA TARFA, MD, PHD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RAHILLA TARFA, MD, PHD wrote 148 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for 58 beneficiaries.
Where is RAHILLA TARFA, MD, PHD located?
RAHILLA TARFA, MD, PHD is located at 1959 NE PACIFIC ST, SEATTLE, WA, 98195. Phone: (206) 598-4022.
What is RAHILLA TARFA, MD, PHD's NPI number?
RAHILLA TARFA, MD, PHD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700528536, issued on 04/12/2022.
Does RAHILLA TARFA, MD, PHD prescribe opioids?
Yes, RAHILLA TARFA, MD, PHD had 44 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 29.7%.
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 RAHILLA TARFA, MD, PHD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RAHILLA TARFA, MD, PHD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl, Ondansetron Odt. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RAHILLA TARFA, MD, PHD accept Medicare?
RAHILLA TARFA, MD, PHD appears in CMS Medicare data with 148 Part D claims and 58 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RAHILLA TARFA, MD, PHD's credentials?
RAHILLA TARFA, MD, PHD's NPI is 1700528536 with credentials MD, PHD. 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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