2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1982090452 MD
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TIFFANY CHAO, MD

Otolaryngology Physician in PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania. 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
463
Medicare Part D claims · 184 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology Physician avg: 509
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
85.4852/100
▲ 2 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$254.37
8 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: TIFFANY CHAO, MD is a Otolaryngology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 463 claims across 184 beneficiaries — 5% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 85.4852/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $254.37 across 8 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: TIFFANY CHAO, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 85.4852 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 463 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)

TIFFANY CHAO, 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).

TIFFANY CHAO, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/12/2015

NPI 1982090452

Primary specialty

Otolaryngology Physician

Mid-sized

10,895 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

463 9% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 509

MIPS final score

85.4852/100 2.3852000000000118% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Pennsylvania

How Otolaryngology Physician compares to other specialties among Pennsylvania providers

Pennsylvania providers

Otolaryngology Physician share within Pennsylvania

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

TIFFANY CHAO, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Otolaryngology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
85.4852/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Otolaryngology Physician) — 85.4852/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%85.5%
MIPS final score (Otolaryngology Physician) — 85.4852/100 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).

TIFFANY CHAO, MD is a Otolaryngology Physician provider practicing in PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1982090452. 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.

TIFFANY CHAO, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otolaryngology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 3737 MARKET ST FL 3, PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19104, with a listed phone of (215) 662-9900. NPI 1982090452 was issued on 04/12/2015. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CHAO 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 463 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 184 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $21K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.8%. 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 85.4852/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 73.6095), 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

3737 MARKET ST FL 3
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104

Provider Details

NPI 1982090452
Specialty Otolaryngology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/12/2015

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

85.4852
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
73.6095
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where TIFFANY CHAO, 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.

UNIVERSITY OF PENN-MEDICAL GROUP
PHILADELPHIA, PA

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 TIFFANY CHAO, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$254

Largest payer

DePuy Synthes Sales 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.

License & disciplinary context — Pennsylvania PA-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 ~45K Pennsylvania medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to TIFFANY CHAO, MD. To verify TIFFANY CHAO, MD's current license status, search the PA-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

133
Total board actions, Pennsylvania 2023
Across 129 cases
2.96
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Pennsylvania statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
48 cases

PA-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 Pennsylvania disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

TIFFANY CHAO, MD — brand share 5.0%
Specialty average (est.)

5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 463 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.

463
Total Claims
$21K
Total Drug Cost
184
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
605
Total Day Supply
15,360
Brand vs Generic
5% brand / 95% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$8K
Generic Drug Cost
$13K
Opioid Claims
13 (2.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
24

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.70
Gender Split
67% female / 33% male
Age Distribution
<65: 48, 65-74: 85, 75-84: 38, 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
Azelastine Hcl
94
Fluticasone Propionate
76
Ipratropium Bromide
47
Omeprazole
29
Ofloxacin
21
Pantoprazole Sodium
19
Gabapentin
15
Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride
14
Prednisone
14
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
13

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

Otolaryngology Physician Overview

How TIFFANY CHAO, 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

TIFFANY CHAO, MD's 463 claims are below the specialty average of 509.

Nearby Otolaryngology Physician Providers in Pennsylvania

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is TIFFANY CHAO, MD's specialty?
TIFFANY CHAO, MD specializes in Otolaryngology Physician and practices in PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania. Credentials: MD.
How much does TIFFANY CHAO, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, TIFFANY CHAO, MD wrote 463 Medicare Part D claims totaling $21K in drug costs for 184 beneficiaries.
What is TIFFANY CHAO, MD's Medicare quality score?
TIFFANY CHAO, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 85.4852/100 (Quality: 73.6095). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is TIFFANY CHAO, MD located?
TIFFANY CHAO, MD is located at 3737 MARKET ST FL 3, PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19104. Phone: (215) 662-9900.
What is TIFFANY CHAO, MD's NPI number?
TIFFANY CHAO, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982090452, issued on 04/12/2015.
Does TIFFANY CHAO, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
TIFFANY CHAO, MD's prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $8K in brand drug costs.
Does TIFFANY CHAO, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, TIFFANY CHAO, MD had 13 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.8%.
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 TIFFANY CHAO, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, TIFFANY CHAO, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Azelastine Hcl, Fluticasone Propionate, Ipratropium Bromide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does TIFFANY CHAO, MD accept Medicare?
TIFFANY CHAO, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 463 Part D claims and 184 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify TIFFANY CHAO, MD's credentials?
TIFFANY CHAO, MD's NPI is 1982090452 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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