2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1780632141 D.O.
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SUSAN ABERNATHY, D.O.

Otolaryngology Physician in GREENEVILLE, Tennessee. 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
414
Medicare Part D claims · 143 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology Physician avg: 509
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$25.1
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: SUSAN ABERNATHY, D.O. is a Otolaryngology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in GREENEVILLE, Tennessee with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 414 claims across 143 beneficiaries — 13% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $25.1 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: SUSAN ABERNATHY, D.O. filed 414 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across GREENEVILLE, Tennessee. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

SUSAN ABERNATHY, D.O. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

SUSAN ABERNATHY, D.O. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/05/2006

NPI 1780632141

Primary specialty

Otolaryngology Physician

Mid-sized

10,895 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

414 19% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 509

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Otolaryngology Physician compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

Otolaryngology Physician share within Tennessee

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

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).

SUSAN ABERNATHY, D.O. is a Otolaryngology Physician provider practicing in GREENEVILLE, Tennessee, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: D.O.. NPI: 1780632141. 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.

SUSAN ABERNATHY, D.O. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otolaryngology Physician provider holding D.O. credentials at 1410 TUSCULUM BLVD, GREENEVILLE, TN, 37745, with a listed phone of (423) 638-1291. NPI 1780632141 was issued on 05/05/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ABERNATHY 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 414 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 143 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $8K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.6%. 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

1410 TUSCULUM BLVD
GREENEVILLE, TN 37745

Provider Details

NPI 1780632141
Specialty Otolaryngology Physician
Credentials D.O.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/05/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SUSAN ABERNATHY, D.O. 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.

GREENEVILLE EAR, NOSE AND THROAT SPECIALISTS, MPLLC
GREENEVILLE, TN

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

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 SUSAN ABERNATHY, D.O.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$25

Largest payer

Optinose US, Inc.

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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

SUSAN ABERNATHY, D.O. — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 414 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.

414
Total Claims
$8K
Total Drug Cost
143
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
622
Total Day Supply
15,680
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$2K
Generic Drug Cost
$6K
Opioid Claims
23 (5.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
49

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.41
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male
Age Distribution
<65: 31, 65-74: 67, 75-84: 32, 85+: 13

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
94
Levothyroxine Sodium
51
Azelastine Hcl
45
Montelukast Sodium
22
Clindamycin Hcl
17
Prednisone
17
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
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 SUSAN ABERNATHY, D.O. fits within the Otolaryngology Physician landscape nationally.

10,895
Otolaryngology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Otolaryngology Physician
509
Avg Claims per Provider

SUSAN ABERNATHY, D.O.'s 414 claims are below the specialty average of 509.

Nearby Otolaryngology Physician Providers in Tennessee

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SUSAN ABERNATHY, D.O.'s specialty?
SUSAN ABERNATHY, D.O. specializes in Otolaryngology Physician and practices in GREENEVILLE, Tennessee. Credentials: D.O..
How much does SUSAN ABERNATHY, D.O. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SUSAN ABERNATHY, D.O. wrote 414 Medicare Part D claims totaling $8K in drug costs for 143 beneficiaries.
Where is SUSAN ABERNATHY, D.O. located?
SUSAN ABERNATHY, D.O. is located at 1410 TUSCULUM BLVD, GREENEVILLE, TN, 37745. Phone: (423) 638-1291.
What is SUSAN ABERNATHY, D.O.'s NPI number?
SUSAN ABERNATHY, D.O.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780632141, issued on 05/05/2006.
Does SUSAN ABERNATHY, D.O. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SUSAN ABERNATHY, D.O.'s prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $2K in brand drug costs.
Does SUSAN ABERNATHY, D.O. prescribe opioids?
Yes, SUSAN ABERNATHY, D.O. had 23 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.6%.
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 SUSAN ABERNATHY, D.O. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SUSAN ABERNATHY, D.O.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Fluticasone Propionate, Levothyroxine Sodium, Azelastine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SUSAN ABERNATHY, D.O. accept Medicare?
SUSAN ABERNATHY, D.O. appears in CMS Medicare data with 414 Part D claims and 143 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SUSAN ABERNATHY, D.O.'s credentials?
SUSAN ABERNATHY, D.O.'s NPI is 1780632141 with credentials D.O.. 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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