2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1841357266 M.D.
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RICHARD BIGGERSTAFF, M.D.

Otolaryngology Physician in INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana. 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
435
Medicare Part D claims · 186 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology Physician avg: 509
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
37.7732/100
▼ 45 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$542.13
17 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: RICHARD BIGGERSTAFF, M.D. is a Otolaryngology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 435 claims across 186 beneficiaries — 6% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 37.7732/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $542.13 across 17 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: RICHARD BIGGERSTAFF, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 37.7732 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 435 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

RICHARD BIGGERSTAFF, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

RICHARD BIGGERSTAFF, M.D. at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/03/2007

NPI 1841357266

Primary specialty

Otolaryngology Physician

Mid-sized

10,895 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

435 15% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 509

MIPS final score

37.7732/100 45.32679999999999% pts

Below average band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Indiana

How Otolaryngology Physician compares to other specialties among Indiana providers

Indiana providers

Otolaryngology Physician share within Indiana

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

RICHARD BIGGERSTAFF, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Otolaryngology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
37.7732/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Otolaryngology Physician) — 37.7732/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%37.8%
MIPS final score (Otolaryngology Physician) — 37.7732/100 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).

RICHARD BIGGERSTAFF, M.D. is a Otolaryngology Physician provider practicing in INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1841357266. 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.

RICHARD BIGGERSTAFF, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otolaryngology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 8040 CLEARVISTA PARKWAY, INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 46256, with a listed phone of (317) 844-7059. NPI 1841357266 was issued on 01/03/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BIGGERSTAFF 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 435 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 186 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $12K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 26.4%. 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 37.7732/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 35, Cost 90.9105), 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

8040 CLEARVISTA PARKWAY
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46256

Provider Details

NPI 1841357266
Specialty Otolaryngology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/03/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

37.7732
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
35
Quality
90.9105
Cost
0
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where RICHARD BIGGERSTAFF, M.D. 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.

COMMUNITY PHYSICIANS OF INDIANA INC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
OTOLARYNGOLOGY ASSOCIATES LLC
CARMEL, IN

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 RICHARD BIGGERSTAFF, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$542

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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

RICHARD BIGGERSTAFF, M.D. — brand share 6.0%
Specialty average (est.)

6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 435 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.

435
Total Claims
$12K
Total Drug Cost
186
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
530
Total Day Supply
8,524
Brand vs Generic
6% brand / 94% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1K
Generic Drug Cost
$11K
Opioid Claims
115 (26.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
127

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.05
Gender Split
72% female / 28% 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
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
95
Levothyroxine Sodium
54
Azithromycin
40
Methylprednisolone
26
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
25
Mupirocin
20
Cephalexin
17
Minocycline Hcl
16
Doxycycline Hyclate
13
Tramadol Hcl
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 RICHARD BIGGERSTAFF, M.D. fits within the Otolaryngology Physician landscape nationally.

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

RICHARD BIGGERSTAFF, M.D.'s 435 claims are below the specialty average of 509.

Nearby Otolaryngology Physician Providers in Indiana

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RICHARD BIGGERSTAFF, M.D.'s specialty?
RICHARD BIGGERSTAFF, M.D. specializes in Otolaryngology Physician and practices in INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana. Credentials: M.D..
How much does RICHARD BIGGERSTAFF, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RICHARD BIGGERSTAFF, M.D. wrote 435 Medicare Part D claims totaling $12K in drug costs for 186 beneficiaries.
What is RICHARD BIGGERSTAFF, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
RICHARD BIGGERSTAFF, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 37.7732/100 (Quality: 35, Cost: 90.9105). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is RICHARD BIGGERSTAFF, M.D. located?
RICHARD BIGGERSTAFF, M.D. is located at 8040 CLEARVISTA PARKWAY, INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 46256. Phone: (317) 844-7059.
What is RICHARD BIGGERSTAFF, M.D.'s NPI number?
RICHARD BIGGERSTAFF, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1841357266, issued on 01/03/2007.
Does RICHARD BIGGERSTAFF, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RICHARD BIGGERSTAFF, M.D.'s prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $1K in brand drug costs.
Does RICHARD BIGGERSTAFF, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, RICHARD BIGGERSTAFF, M.D. had 115 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 26.4%.
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 RICHARD BIGGERSTAFF, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RICHARD BIGGERSTAFF, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Levothyroxine Sodium, Azithromycin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RICHARD BIGGERSTAFF, M.D. accept Medicare?
RICHARD BIGGERSTAFF, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 435 Part D claims and 186 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RICHARD BIGGERSTAFF, M.D.'s credentials?
RICHARD BIGGERSTAFF, M.D.'s NPI is 1841357266 with credentials M.D.. 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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