NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1932173051 MD
Verify on CMS → Russell Otto, MD
Otolaryngology Physician in Denton, Texas.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 11,060 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.
Federal data, no proprietary rating.
We show these CMS records as-is - no composite score, no star rating, no editorial opinion layered on top.
Prescribing volume
157
Medicare Part D claims · 61 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology Physician avg: 536
Generic prescribing
81%
generic claims · 19% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
0/100
▼ 84 pts below national avg 83.5 · Penalty band
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Russell Otto, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 0/100 - below the 83.5 national average - and filed 157 Medicare Part D claims in 2024.
- 0/100
- MIPS score · -83 vs avg
- 157
- Part D claims, 2024
- 81%
- 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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Russell Otto, MD
Federal records show an active NPI with both Medicare prescribing volume and a measured CMS quality score — objective registry data, not patient reviews.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1932173051), first enumerated 02/15/2006.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 157 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
CMS quality reporting (MIPS)
Reported a CMS MIPS final score of 0/100 in the Quality Payment Program — a federal quality measure, not a patient review.
Source: CMS Quality Payment Program
- Reported
Board certification signal
Heuristic suggests board-certified status based on ABMS-eligible specialty taxonomy plus active CMS participation signals — not a direct ABMS verification.
- State context
State board disciplinary context
Texas statewide board action statistics are published annually — these figures describe aggregate state activity, not Russell Otto, MD's individual license status. Verify directly with the state medical board.
Source: TMB annual report 2023
- Not in federal data
Individual sanction lookup
PlainDoctor does not publish per-provider disciplinary determinations. Confirm current license and any individual actions through the state medical board or FSMB verification service.
Source: State medical board / FSMB
This trust snapshot summarizes only what appears in federal CMS/NPPES public records. It is not a composite score, star rating, patient review, or clinical recommendation. PlainDoctor never fabricates reviews or AggregateRating schema.
CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1932173051 · Otolaryngology Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MID · MIPS-LOW · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-FINISH
- NPI-10 1932173051
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-MID 11K Otolaryngology Physician
- MIPS-LOW 0/100
- RX-LIGHT 157
- BOOK-LIGHT 787 in Texas
- PHOTO-FINISH Romeo Agbayani, MD · ±0.0
MIPS final-score neighbourhood
Same-specialty nationwide peers by CMS final score, not geographic proximity
- Otto · this prov… 0
Otto · this provider
0 MIPS pts
- Craig Benoit, M.… 0
Craig Benoit, M.D.
0 MIPS pts
- Romeo Agbayani, … 0
Romeo Agbayani, MD
0 MIPS pts
- Armin Alavi, M.D… 0
Armin Alavi, M.D.
0 MIPS pts
- Thad Bartell, MD… 0
Thad Bartell, MD
0 MIPS pts
What this shows Nearest measured MIPS peers for this NUCC specialty (2023 performance year).
Russell Otto, MD's MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.
0 ≥ 0th percentile 0% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more measured providers. 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.
The percentile is a conservative whole-score-point band: it counts only measured clinicians in lower score bands. A CMS MIPS metric is not a recommendation or a clinical-quality rating by PlainDoctor. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Russell Otto, MD sits
This provider among otolaryngology physician peers
Across the 3,290 otolaryngology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Russell Otto, MD writes more Part D claims than 25% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 0% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Each dot is one otolaryngology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Russell Otto, 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)
Russell Otto, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting - 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 Russell Otto, MD?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Otolaryngology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
157 71% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
0/100 83.5 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Texas
How Otolaryngology Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Russell Otto, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Otolaryngology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 0/100
- vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1932173051 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Otolaryngology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 02/15/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
0
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
0
Quality
Reporting: Individual
License & disciplinary context - Texas TMB 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 ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Russell Otto, MD. To verify Russell Otto, MD's current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases
TMB 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 Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Russell Otto, MD - brand share 19.0%
Otolaryngology Physician average
19% brand-name claims vs 81% generic, on 157 2024 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 2024.
157
Total Claims
$6K
Total Drug Cost
61
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 319.067
- Total Day Supply
- 8,762
- Brand vs Generic
- 19% brand / 81% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $2K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $4K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 13
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.09
- Gender Split
- 69% female / 31% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 0, 65-74: 33, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Russell Otto, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
26 claims
- Ipratropium Bromide
Ipratropium Bromide
24 claims
- Pantoprazole Sodium
Pantoprazole Sodium
23 claims
- Liothyronine Sodium
Liothyronine Sodium
12 claims
- Montelukast Sodium
Montelukast Sodium
12 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 26 |
| Ipratropium Bromide | 24 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 23 |
| Liothyronine Sodium | 12 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 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 Russell Otto, MD fits within the Otolaryngology Physician landscape nationally.
11,060
Otolaryngology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Otolaryngology Physician
536
Avg Claims per Provider
Russell Otto, MD's 157 claims are below the specialty average of 536.
Nationwide Otolaryngology Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Otto, both outside Texas so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar MIPS final score
Nearest same-specialty clinicians by CMS MIPS final score (0 here).
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Otolaryngology Physician Providers in Texas
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Texas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Otto.
One of 787 Otolaryngology Physician providers enrolled in Texas, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Jason Acevedo
MD
Abilene, TX
Jason Adams
Jbsa Ft Sam Houston, TX
Dr. Jane Admire
MD
Dallas, TX
Dr. Robert Africa
MD
Galveston, TX
Dr. Ashley Agan
MD
Dallas, TX
Compare Otolaryngology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Russell Otto, MD's specialty? ▼
Russell Otto, MD specializes in Otolaryngology Physician and practices in Denton, Texas. Credentials: MD.
How much does Russell Otto, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Russell Otto, MD wrote 157 Medicare Part D claims totaling $6K in drug costs for 61 beneficiaries.
What is Russell Otto, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Russell Otto, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 0/100 (Quality: 0). The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Russell Otto, MD located? ▼
Russell Otto, MD is located at 1209 BENT OAKS CT, Denton, TX, 76210. Phone: (940) 891-6100.
What is Russell Otto, MD's NPI number? ▼
Russell Otto, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1932173051, issued on 02/15/2006.
Does Russell Otto, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Russell Otto, MD's prescribing is 19% brand-name and 81% generic drugs by claim count, with $2K in brand drug costs.
How many Otolaryngology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 11,060 Otolaryngology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Otolaryngology Physician provider writes 536 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Russell Otto, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Russell Otto, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Ipratropium Bromide, Pantoprazole Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Russell Otto, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Russell Otto, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 157 Part D claims and 61 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Russell Otto, MD's credentials? ▼
Russell Otto, MD's NPI is 1932173051 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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