2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1508821901 D.O., FAOCO
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THOMAS PFENNIG, D.O., FAOCO

Otolaryngology Physician in WYOMING, Michigan. 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
521
Medicare Part D claims · 170 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology Physician avg: 509
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

THOMAS PFENNIG, D.O., FAOCO filed 521 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Otolaryngology Physician in WYOMING, Michigan, prescribing 88% generic.

521
Part D claims, 2023
88%
generic prescribing

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THOMAS PFENNIG, D.O., FAOCO's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

521 Top 34% higher than 66% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 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

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. 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.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

THOMAS PFENNIG, D.O., FAOCO 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 THOMAS PFENNIG, D.O., FAOCO?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/19/2006

NPI 1508821901

Primary specialty

Otolaryngology Physician

Mid-sized

10,895 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

521 2% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 509

Specialty distribution in Michigan

How Otolaryngology Physician compares to other specialties among Michigan providers

Michigan providers

Otolaryngology Physician share within Michigan

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

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).

THOMAS PFENNIG, D.O., FAOCO appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otolaryngology Physician provider holding D.O., FAOCO credentials at 1555 44TH ST SW, WYOMING, MI, 49509, with a listed phone of (616) 249-8000. NPI 1508821901 was issued on 04/19/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what PFENNIG 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 521 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 170 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $73K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.2%. 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

1555 44TH ST SW
WYOMING, MI 49509

Provider Details

NPI 1508821901
Specialty Otolaryngology Physician
Credentials D.O., FAOCO
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/19/2006

License & disciplinary context — Michigan MI-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 ~41K Michigan medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to THOMAS PFENNIG, D.O., FAOCO. To verify THOMAS PFENNIG, D.O., FAOCO's current license status, search the MI-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

123
Total board actions, Michigan 2023
Across 120 cases
3.00
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Michigan statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
44 cases

MI-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 Michigan disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

THOMAS PFENNIG, D.O., FAOCO — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 521 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.

521
Total Claims
$73K
Total Drug Cost
170
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
669
Total Day Supply
15,611
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$63K
Generic Drug Cost
$10K
Opioid Claims
22 (4.2% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
108

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.20
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male
Age Distribution
<65: 21, 65-74: 78, 75-84: 52, 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 THOMAS PFENNIG, D.O., FAOCO 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
Ipratropium Bromide
123
Prednisone
50
Fluticasone Propionate
44
Omeprazole
39
Gentamicin Sulfate
29
Sodium Chloride
Sodium Chloride Irrig Solution
27
Azithromycin
21
Cephalexin
20
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
20
Montelukast Sodium
19

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

Otolaryngology Physician Overview

How THOMAS PFENNIG, D.O., FAOCO fits within the Otolaryngology Physician landscape nationally.

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

THOMAS PFENNIG, D.O., FAOCO's 521 claims are above the specialty average of 509.

Nearby Otolaryngology Physician Providers in Michigan

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is THOMAS PFENNIG, D.O., FAOCO's specialty?
THOMAS PFENNIG, D.O., FAOCO specializes in Otolaryngology Physician and practices in WYOMING, Michigan. Credentials: D.O., FAOCO.
How much does THOMAS PFENNIG, D.O., FAOCO prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, THOMAS PFENNIG, D.O., FAOCO wrote 521 Medicare Part D claims totaling $73K in drug costs for 170 beneficiaries.
Where is THOMAS PFENNIG, D.O., FAOCO located?
THOMAS PFENNIG, D.O., FAOCO is located at 1555 44TH ST SW, WYOMING, MI, 49509. Phone: (616) 249-8000.
What is THOMAS PFENNIG, D.O., FAOCO's NPI number?
THOMAS PFENNIG, D.O., FAOCO's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508821901, issued on 04/19/2006.
Does THOMAS PFENNIG, D.O., FAOCO prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
THOMAS PFENNIG, D.O., FAOCO's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $63K in brand drug costs.
Does THOMAS PFENNIG, D.O., FAOCO prescribe opioids?
Yes, THOMAS PFENNIG, D.O., FAOCO had 22 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.2%.
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 THOMAS PFENNIG, D.O., FAOCO prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, THOMAS PFENNIG, D.O., FAOCO's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ipratropium Bromide, Prednisone, Fluticasone Propionate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does THOMAS PFENNIG, D.O., FAOCO accept Medicare?
THOMAS PFENNIG, D.O., FAOCO appears in CMS Medicare data with 521 Part D claims and 170 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify THOMAS PFENNIG, D.O., FAOCO's credentials?
THOMAS PFENNIG, D.O., FAOCO's NPI is 1508821901 with credentials D.O., FAOCO. 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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