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SHAHEEN COUNTS, MD

Otolaryngology Physician in BAYAMON, Puerto Rico. 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
45
Medicare Part D claims · 23 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology Physician avg: 509
MIPS score
94.6154/100
▲ 12 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: SHAHEEN COUNTS, MD is a Otolaryngology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BAYAMON, Puerto Rico with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 45 claims across 23 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 94.6154/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: SHAHEEN COUNTS, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 94.6154 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 45 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

SHAHEEN COUNTS, 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).

SHAHEEN COUNTS, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/12/2007

NPI 1972727063

Primary specialty

Otolaryngology Physician

Mid-sized

10,895 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

45 91% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 509

MIPS final score

94.6154/100 11.5154% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Puerto Rico

How Otolaryngology Physician compares to other specialties among Puerto Rico providers

Puerto Rico providers

Otolaryngology Physician share within Puerto Rico

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

SHAHEEN COUNTS, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Otolaryngology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
94.6154/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Otolaryngology Physician) — 94.6154/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%94.6%
MIPS final score (Otolaryngology Physician) — 94.6154/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

SHAHEEN COUNTS, MD is a Otolaryngology Physician provider practicing in BAYAMON, Puerto Rico, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1972727063. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

SHAHEEN COUNTS, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otolaryngology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 10-13 AVE AGUAS BUENAS, BAYAMON, PR, 00959, with a listed phone of (939) 353-8284. NPI 1972727063 was issued on 04/12/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what COUNTS 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 45 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 23 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1K 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 94.6154/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 85.1795), 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

10-13 AVE AGUAS BUENAS
BAYAMON, PR 00959

Provider Details

NPI 1972727063
Specialty Otolaryngology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/12/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

94.6154
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
85.1795
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SHAHEEN COUNTS, 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.

PROVIDENCE MEDICAL FOUNDATION
FORTUNA, CA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

45
Total Claims
$1K
Total Drug Cost
23
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
72
Total Day Supply
1,870
Generic Drug Cost
$1K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.94

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Fluticasone Propionate
11

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

Otolaryngology Physician Overview

How SHAHEEN COUNTS, 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

SHAHEEN COUNTS, MD's 45 claims are below the specialty average of 509.

Nearby Otolaryngology Physician Providers in Puerto Rico

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Puerto Rico, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as COUNTS.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SHAHEEN COUNTS, MD's specialty?
SHAHEEN COUNTS, MD specializes in Otolaryngology Physician and practices in BAYAMON, Puerto Rico. Credentials: MD.
How much does SHAHEEN COUNTS, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SHAHEEN COUNTS, MD wrote 45 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1K in drug costs for 23 beneficiaries.
What is SHAHEEN COUNTS, MD's Medicare quality score?
SHAHEEN COUNTS, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 94.6154/100 (Quality: 85.1795). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is SHAHEEN COUNTS, MD located?
SHAHEEN COUNTS, MD is located at 10-13 AVE AGUAS BUENAS, BAYAMON, PR, 00959. Phone: (939) 353-8284.
What is SHAHEEN COUNTS, MD's NPI number?
SHAHEEN COUNTS, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972727063, issued on 04/12/2007.
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 SHAHEEN COUNTS, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SHAHEEN COUNTS, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Fluticasone Propionate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SHAHEEN COUNTS, MD accept Medicare?
SHAHEEN COUNTS, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 45 Part D claims and 23 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SHAHEEN COUNTS, MD's credentials?
SHAHEEN COUNTS, MD's NPI is 1972727063 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.
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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