2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1073618286 MD
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RICHARD FREEMAN, MD

Otolaryngology Physician in CLEVELAND, Ohio. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 472 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology Physician avg: 509
Generic prescribing
98%
generic claims · 2% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

RICHARD FREEMAN, MD filed 1,304 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Otolaryngology Physician in CLEVELAND, Ohio, prescribing 98% generic.

1K
Part D claims, 2023
98%
generic prescribing

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.

RICHARD FREEMAN, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

1,304 Top 21% higher than 79% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). This entry sits in this band. 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)

RICHARD FREEMAN, 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).

What does the federal data show about RICHARD FREEMAN, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/13/2006

NPI 1073618286

Primary specialty

Otolaryngology Physician

Mid-sized

10,895 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,304 156% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 509

Specialty distribution in Ohio

How Otolaryngology Physician compares to other specialties among Ohio providers

Ohio providers

Otolaryngology Physician share within Ohio

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

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).

RICHARD FREEMAN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otolaryngology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 9500 EUCLID AVE, CLEVELAND, OH, 44195, with a listed phone of (800) 223-2273. NPI 1073618286 was issued on 09/13/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FREEMAN 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 1,304 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 472 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $44K in drug spend, split 2% brand-name and 98% generic by claim count. 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

9500 EUCLID AVE
CLEVELAND, OH 44195

Provider Details

NPI 1073618286
Specialty Otolaryngology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/13/2006

License & disciplinary context — Ohio OMB 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 ~48K Ohio medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to RICHARD FREEMAN, MD. To verify RICHARD FREEMAN, MD's current license status, search the OMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

158
Total board actions, Ohio 2023
Across 154 cases
3.29
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Ohio statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
56 cases

OMB 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 Ohio disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

RICHARD FREEMAN, MD — brand share 2.0%
Specialty average (est.)

2% brand-name claims vs 98% generic, on 1,304 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.

1,304
Total Claims
$44K
Total Drug Cost
472
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,755
Total Day Supply
77,676
Brand vs Generic
2% brand / 98% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$3K
Generic Drug Cost
$42K
Antibiotic Claims
76

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.20
Gender Split
55% female / 45% male
Age Distribution
<65: 31, 65-74: 206, 75-84: 179, 85+: 56

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What RICHARD FREEMAN, 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
Pantoprazole Sodium
277
Omeprazole
197
Ipratropium Bromide
154
Azelastine Hcl
146
Fluticasone Propionate
106
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Hydrocort
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Hydrocort
69
Amoxicillin
37
Famotidine
34
Mometasone Furoate
29
Methylprednisolone
23

* 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 FREEMAN, 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

RICHARD FREEMAN, MD's 1,304 claims are above the specialty average of 509.

Nearby Otolaryngology Physician Providers in Ohio

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RICHARD FREEMAN, MD's specialty?
RICHARD FREEMAN, MD specializes in Otolaryngology Physician and practices in CLEVELAND, Ohio. Credentials: MD.
How much does RICHARD FREEMAN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RICHARD FREEMAN, MD wrote 1,304 Medicare Part D claims totaling $44K in drug costs for 472 beneficiaries.
Where is RICHARD FREEMAN, MD located?
RICHARD FREEMAN, MD is located at 9500 EUCLID AVE, CLEVELAND, OH, 44195. Phone: (800) 223-2273.
What is RICHARD FREEMAN, MD's NPI number?
RICHARD FREEMAN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1073618286, issued on 09/13/2006.
Does RICHARD FREEMAN, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RICHARD FREEMAN, MD's prescribing is 2% brand-name and 98% generic drugs by claim count, with $3K in brand drug costs.
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 FREEMAN, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RICHARD FREEMAN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Pantoprazole Sodium, Omeprazole, Ipratropium Bromide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RICHARD FREEMAN, MD accept Medicare?
RICHARD FREEMAN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,304 Part D claims and 472 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RICHARD FREEMAN, MD's credentials?
RICHARD FREEMAN, MD's NPI is 1073618286 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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