2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1598085383 MD
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VIRGINIE ACHIM, MD

Otolaryngology Physician in SPOKANE, Washington. 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
369
Medicare Part D claims · 128 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology Physician avg: 509
Industry payments
$196.44
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: VIRGINIE ACHIM, MD is a Otolaryngology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SPOKANE, Washington with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 369 claims across 128 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $196.44 across 3 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: VIRGINIE ACHIM, MD filed 369 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across SPOKANE, Washington. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

VIRGINIE ACHIM, MD 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).

VIRGINIE ACHIM, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/03/2010

NPI 1598085383

Primary specialty

Otolaryngology Physician

Mid-sized

10,895 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

369 28% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 509

Specialty distribution in Washington

How Otolaryngology Physician compares to other specialties among Washington providers

Washington providers

Otolaryngology Physician share within Washington

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

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).

VIRGINIE ACHIM, MD is a Otolaryngology Physician provider practicing in SPOKANE, Washington, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1598085383. 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.

VIRGINIE ACHIM, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otolaryngology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 217 W CATALDO AVE FL 2, SPOKANE, WA, 99201, with a listed phone of (509) 624-2326. NPI 1598085383 was issued on 06/03/2010. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ACHIM 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 369 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 128 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $6K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 22.8%. 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.

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

217 W CATALDO AVE FL 2
SPOKANE, WA 99201

Provider Details

NPI 1598085383
Specialty Otolaryngology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/03/2010

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where VIRGINIE ACHIM, 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 HEALTH AND SERVICES WASHINGTON
SPOKANE, WA

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 VIRGINIE ACHIM, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$196

Largest payer

PolyNovo North America LLC

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 — Washington WMC 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 ~34K Washington medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to VIRGINIE ACHIM, MD. To verify VIRGINIE ACHIM, MD's current license status, search the WMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

88
Total board actions, Washington 2023
Across 85 cases
2.59
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Washington statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
31 cases

WMC 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 Washington disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

369
Total Claims
$6K
Total Drug Cost
128
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
438
Total Day Supply
9,665
Generic Drug Cost
$6K
Opioid Claims
84 (22.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
15

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.38
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Pantoprazole Sodium
134
Tramadol Hcl
61
Levothyroxine Sodium
41
Nortriptyline Hcl
19
Oxycodone Hcl
17
Pentoxifylline
16
Calcitriol
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 VIRGINIE ACHIM, 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

VIRGINIE ACHIM, MD's 369 claims are below the specialty average of 509.

Nearby Otolaryngology Physician Providers in Washington

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is VIRGINIE ACHIM, MD's specialty?
VIRGINIE ACHIM, MD specializes in Otolaryngology Physician and practices in SPOKANE, Washington. Credentials: MD.
How much does VIRGINIE ACHIM, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, VIRGINIE ACHIM, MD wrote 369 Medicare Part D claims totaling $6K in drug costs for 128 beneficiaries.
Where is VIRGINIE ACHIM, MD located?
VIRGINIE ACHIM, MD is located at 217 W CATALDO AVE FL 2, SPOKANE, WA, 99201. Phone: (509) 624-2326.
What is VIRGINIE ACHIM, MD's NPI number?
VIRGINIE ACHIM, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598085383, issued on 06/03/2010.
Does VIRGINIE ACHIM, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, VIRGINIE ACHIM, MD had 84 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 22.8%.
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 VIRGINIE ACHIM, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, VIRGINIE ACHIM, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Pantoprazole Sodium, Tramadol Hcl, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does VIRGINIE ACHIM, MD accept Medicare?
VIRGINIE ACHIM, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 369 Part D claims and 128 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify VIRGINIE ACHIM, MD's credentials?
VIRGINIE ACHIM, MD's NPI is 1598085383 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.
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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