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2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1619161247 M.D.
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Otolaryngology Physician in Wethersfield, Connecticut.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 10,895 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.
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Prescribing volume
686
Medicare Part D claims · 221 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology Physician avg: 509
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 17% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
73.2/100
▼ 10 pts below national avg 83.1 · Mid-tier
Industry payments
$1.2K
12 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Timothy O'Brien, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 73.2/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 686 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 73.2/100
- MIPS score · -10 vs avg
- 686
- Part D claims, 2023
- 83%
- 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.
Timothy O'Brien, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
73 11th percentile higher than 11% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored 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.
Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Timothy O'Brien, M.D. sits
This provider among otolaryngology physician peers
Across the 3,669 otolaryngology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Timothy O'Brien, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 67% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 16% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one otolaryngology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Timothy O'Brien, M.D.. 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)
Timothy O'Brien, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 hospital affiliations - 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 Timothy O'Brien, M.D.?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Otolaryngology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
686 35% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
73.2/100 9.9 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Connecticut
How Otolaryngology Physician compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Timothy O'Brien, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Otolaryngology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 73.2/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Otolaryngology Physician) - 73.2/100 vs national avg 83.1
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).
Timothy O'Brien, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otolaryngology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 988 SILAS DEANE HWY, Wethersfield, CT, 06109, with a listed phone of (860) 493-1950. NPI 1619161247 was issued on 08/27/2007.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 686 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 221 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $238K in drug spend, split 17% brand-name and 83% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 73.2/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 55.7, Cost 92.6), 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1619161247 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Otolaryngology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 08/27/2007 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
73.2408
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
55.7397
Quality
92.563
Cost
55
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Timothy O'Brien, M.D. 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.
Hartford Hospital
★★★★☆ 4/5
Hartford, CT
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 070025
Connecticut Ear, Nose And Throat Associates, P.C.
Wethersfield, CT
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 Timothy O'Brien, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$1.2K
Largest payer
Inspire Medical Systems, 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
Timothy O'Brien, M.D. - brand share 17.0%
Otolaryngology Physician average
17% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 686 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.
686
Total Claims
$238K
Total Drug Cost
221
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,073
- Total Day Supply
- 27,503
- Brand vs Generic
- 17% brand / 83% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $218K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $21K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 62
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.14
- Gender Split
- 57% female / 43% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 18, 65-74: 89, 75-84: 87, 85+: 27
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Timothy O'Brien, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Ipratropium Bromide
Ipratropium Bromide
156 claims
- Omeprazole 60
Omeprazole
60 claims
- Dupixent Syringe 50
Dupixent Syringe
50 claims
- Prednisone 48
Prednisone
48 claims
- Fluocinolone Aceto… 46
Fluocinolone Acetonide Oil
46 claims
- Fluticasone Propio… 37
Fluticasone Propionate
37 claims
- Amoxicillin-Clavul… 22
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
22 claims
- Azelastine Hcl 16
Azelastine Hcl
16 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Ipratropium Bromide | 156 |
| Omeprazole | 60 |
| Dupixent Syringe Dupilumab | 50 |
| Prednisone | 48 |
| Fluocinolone Acetonide Oil | 46 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 37 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 22 |
| Azelastine Hcl | 16 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 16 |
| Gabapentin | 14 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Otolaryngology Physician Overview
How Timothy O'Brien, M.D. fits within the Otolaryngology Physician landscape nationally.
10,895
Otolaryngology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Otolaryngology Physician
509
Avg Claims per Provider
Timothy O'Brien, M.D.'s 686 claims are above the specialty average of 509.
Nearby Otolaryngology Physician Providers in Connecticut
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Connecticut, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as O'Brien.
Dr. Paul Alberti
M.D.
North Haven, CT
Dr. Erin Alday
MD
Farmington, CT
Ali Alkabasi
Farmington, CT
Dr. Abdel Allam
M.D.
Bristol, CT
Dr. David Astrachan
MD
Hamden, CT
Compare Otolaryngology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Timothy O'Brien, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Timothy O'Brien, M.D. specializes in Otolaryngology Physician and practices in Wethersfield, Connecticut. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Timothy O'Brien, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Timothy O'Brien, M.D. wrote 686 Medicare Part D claims totaling $238K in drug costs for 221 beneficiaries.
What is Timothy O'Brien, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Timothy O'Brien, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 73.2/100 (Quality: 55.7, Cost: 92.6). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Timothy O'Brien, M.D. located? ▼
Timothy O'Brien, M.D. is located at 988 SILAS DEANE HWY, Wethersfield, CT, 06109. Phone: (860) 493-1950.
What is Timothy O'Brien, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Timothy O'Brien, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619161247, issued on 08/27/2007.
Does Timothy O'Brien, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Timothy O'Brien, M.D.'s prescribing is 17% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $218K in brand drug costs.
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 Timothy O'Brien, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Timothy O'Brien, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Ipratropium Bromide, Omeprazole, Dupixent Syringe. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Timothy O'Brien, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Timothy O'Brien, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 686 Part D claims and 221 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Timothy O'Brien, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Timothy O'Brien, M.D.'s NPI is 1619161247 with credentials M.D.. 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 (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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