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2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician NPI 1619932704 MD
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Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician in Yakima, Washington.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 745 in Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
231
Medicare Part D claims · 88 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician avg: 561
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Rick Gross, MD filed 231 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician in Yakima, Washington, prescribing 95% generic.
- 231
- Part D claims, 2023
- 95%
- generic prescribing
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Rick Gross, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
231 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Rick Gross, 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 Rick Gross, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician
Medicare Part D claims
231 59% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Washington
How Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Washington providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Rick Gross, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1601 CREEKSIDE LOOP, Yakima, WA, 98902, with a listed phone of (509) 575-1000. NPI 1619932704 was issued on 04/20/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 231 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 88 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $6K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% generic by claim count.
Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 745 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 561 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1619932704 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 04/20/2006 |
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 Rick Gross, MD. To verify Rick Gross, 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.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Rick Gross, MD - brand share 5.0%
Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician average
5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 231 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.
231
Total Claims
$6K
Total Drug Cost
88
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 369
- Total Day Supply
- 9,745
- Brand vs Generic
- 5% brand / 95% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $2K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $4K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 33
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.27
- 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 Rick Gross, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Fluticasone Propio…
Fluticasone Propionate
65 claims
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
50 claims
- Cefuroxime 13
Cefuroxime
13 claims
- Nystatin 12
Nystatin
12 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Fluticasone Propionate | 65 |
| Omeprazole | 50 |
| Cefuroxime Cefuroxime Axetil | 13 |
| Nystatin | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician Overview
How Rick Gross, MD fits within the Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician landscape nationally.
745
Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician Providers in US
53
States with Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician
561
Avg Claims per Provider
Rick Gross, MD's 231 claims are below the specialty average of 561.
Nearby Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician Providers in Washington
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Washington, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Gross.
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Washington medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rick Gross, MD's specialty? ▼
Rick Gross, MD specializes in Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician and practices in Yakima, Washington. Credentials: MD.
How much does Rick Gross, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Rick Gross, MD wrote 231 Medicare Part D claims totaling $6K in drug costs for 88 beneficiaries.
Where is Rick Gross, MD located? ▼
Rick Gross, MD is located at 1601 CREEKSIDE LOOP, Yakima, WA, 98902. Phone: (509) 575-1000.
What is Rick Gross, MD's NPI number? ▼
Rick Gross, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619932704, issued on 04/20/2006.
Does Rick Gross, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Rick Gross, MD's prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $2K in brand drug costs.
How many Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 745 Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician provider writes 561 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Rick Gross, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Rick Gross, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Fluticasone Propionate, Omeprazole, Cefuroxime. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Rick Gross, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Rick Gross, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 231 Part D claims and 88 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Rick Gross, MD's credentials? ▼
Rick Gross, MD's NPI is 1619932704 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
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