2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1770572810 MD
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ROSS GARDNER, MD

Otolaryngology Physician in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama. 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
882
Medicare Part D claims · 380 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology Physician avg: 509
Industry payments
$55.66
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

ROSS GARDNER, MD filed 882 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Otolaryngology Physician in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama.

882
Part D claims, 2023
$55.66
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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ROSS GARDNER, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

882 Top 27% higher than 73% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

ROSS GARDNER, 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 ROSS GARDNER, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/20/2005

NPI 1770572810

Primary specialty

Otolaryngology Physician

Mid-sized

10,895 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

882 73% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 509

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Otolaryngology Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Otolaryngology Physician share within Alabama

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

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).

ROSS GARDNER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otolaryngology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 401 TUSCALOOSA AVENUE SW, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35211, with a listed phone of (205) 780-9655. NPI 1770572810 was issued on 10/20/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GARDNER 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 882 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 380 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $15K in drug spend. 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

401 TUSCALOOSA AVENUE SW
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35211

Provider Details

NPI 1770572810
Specialty Otolaryngology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/20/2005

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 ROSS GARDNER, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$56

Largest payer

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation

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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

882
Total Claims
$15K
Total Drug Cost
380
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
962
Total Day Supply
13,139
Generic Drug Cost
$13K
Antibiotic Claims
666

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.41
Gender Split
69% female / 31% male
Age Distribution
<65: 80, 65-74: 173, 75-84: 98, 85+: 29

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What ROSS GARDNER, 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
Cephalexin
312
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
108
Doxycycline Hyclate
88
Azithromycin
53
Fluconazole
48
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
29
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
24
Acyclovir
23
Azelastine Hcl
22
Meclizine Hcl
15

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

Otolaryngology Physician Overview

How ROSS GARDNER, 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

ROSS GARDNER, MD's 882 claims are above the specialty average of 509.

Nearby Otolaryngology Physician Providers in Alabama

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ROSS GARDNER, MD's specialty?
ROSS GARDNER, MD specializes in Otolaryngology Physician and practices in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama. Credentials: MD.
How much does ROSS GARDNER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ROSS GARDNER, MD wrote 882 Medicare Part D claims totaling $15K in drug costs for 380 beneficiaries.
Where is ROSS GARDNER, MD located?
ROSS GARDNER, MD is located at 401 TUSCALOOSA AVENUE SW, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35211. Phone: (205) 780-9655.
What is ROSS GARDNER, MD's NPI number?
ROSS GARDNER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770572810, issued on 10/20/2005.
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 ROSS GARDNER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ROSS GARDNER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Cephalexin, Ciprofloxacin Hcl, Doxycycline Hyclate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ROSS GARDNER, MD accept Medicare?
ROSS GARDNER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 882 Part D claims and 380 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ROSS GARDNER, MD's credentials?
ROSS GARDNER, MD's NPI is 1770572810 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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