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2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1033127006 MD
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Otolaryngology Physician in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 10,895 in Otolaryngology 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 367 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology Physician avg: 509
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
80.8/100
▼ 2 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
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
Robert Adelson, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 80.8/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 1,769 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 80.8/100
- MIPS score · -2 vs avg
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 87%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
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.
Robert Adelson, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
81 33rd percentile higher than 33% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Robert Adelson, MD sits
This provider among otolaryngology physician peers
Across the 3,669 otolaryngology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Robert Adelson, MD writes more Part D claims than 95% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 44% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one otolaryngology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Robert Adelson, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Robert Adelson, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Robert Adelson, MD?
Near national averagePrimary specialty
Otolaryngology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,769 248% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
80.8/100 2.3 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Pennsylvania
How Otolaryngology Physician compares to other specialties among Pennsylvania providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Robert Adelson, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Otolaryngology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 80.8/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Otolaryngology Physician) - 80.8/100 vs national avg 83.1
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).
Robert Adelson, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otolaryngology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 3400 SPRUCE STREET, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, with a listed phone of (215) 662-2777. NPI 1033127006 was issued on 08/04/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,769 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 367 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $515K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.4%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 80.8/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 74.6, Cost 63), 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1033127006 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Otolaryngology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 08/04/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
80.7875
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
74.6194
Quality
63.0055
Cost
98
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Robert Adelson, 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.
Albany Ent And Allergy Services PC
Albany, NY
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
License & disciplinary context - Pennsylvania PA-BOM 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 ~45K Pennsylvania medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Robert Adelson, MD. To verify Robert Adelson, MD's current license status, search the PA-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
133
Total board actions, Pennsylvania 2023
Across 129 cases
2.96
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Pennsylvania statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
48 cases
PA-BOM 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 Pennsylvania disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Robert Adelson, MD - brand share 13.0%
Otolaryngology Physician average
13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 1,769 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.
1,769
Total Claims
$515K
Total Drug Cost
367
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 2,829
- Total Day Supply
- 76,209
- Brand vs Generic
- 13% brand / 87% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $366K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $149K
- Opioid Claims
- 25 (1.4% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 205
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.01
- Gender Split
- 50% female / 50% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 38, 65-74: 217, 75-84: 93, 85+: 19
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Robert Adelson, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Budesonide
Budesonide
362 claims
- Montelukast Sodium
Montelukast Sodium
145 claims
- Xhance 132
Xhance
132 claims
- Ipratropium Bromide 123
Ipratropium Bromide
123 claims
- Levocetirizine Dih… 116
Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride
116 claims
- Amoxicillin-Clavul… 103
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
103 claims
- Azelastine Hcl 96
Azelastine Hcl
96 claims
- Olopatadine Hcl 73
Olopatadine Hcl
73 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Budesonide | 362 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 145 |
| Xhance Fluticasone Propionate | 132 |
| Ipratropium Bromide | 123 |
| Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride | 116 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 103 |
| Azelastine Hcl | 96 |
| Olopatadine Hcl | 73 |
| Prednisone | 59 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 55 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Otolaryngology Physician Overview
How Robert Adelson, 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
Robert Adelson, MD's 1,769 claims are above the specialty average of 509.
Nearby Otolaryngology Physician Providers in Pennsylvania
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Pennsylvania, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Adelson.
Dr. Soo Abboud
MD
Philadelphia, PA
Allyson Abell
Sayre, PA
Dr. Ahmad Abualsoud
MBBCH
Bethlehem, PA
Dr. Nithin Adappa
MD
Philadelphia, PA
Dr. Shriya Airen
MD
Bethlehem, PA
Compare Otolaryngology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Robert Adelson, MD's specialty? ▼
Robert Adelson, MD specializes in Otolaryngology Physician and practices in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Credentials: MD.
How much does Robert Adelson, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Robert Adelson, MD wrote 1,769 Medicare Part D claims totaling $515K in drug costs for 367 beneficiaries.
What is Robert Adelson, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Robert Adelson, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 80.8/100 (Quality: 74.6, Cost: 63). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Robert Adelson, MD located? ▼
Robert Adelson, MD is located at 3400 SPRUCE STREET, Philadelphia, PA, 19104. Phone: (215) 662-2777.
What is Robert Adelson, MD's NPI number? ▼
Robert Adelson, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1033127006, issued on 08/04/2006.
Does Robert Adelson, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Robert Adelson, MD's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $366K in brand drug costs.
Does Robert Adelson, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Robert Adelson, MD had 25 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.4%.
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 Robert Adelson, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Robert Adelson, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Budesonide, Montelukast Sodium, Xhance. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Robert Adelson, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Robert Adelson, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,769 Part D claims and 367 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Robert Adelson, MD's credentials? ▼
Robert Adelson, MD's NPI is 1033127006 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.
- 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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