2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1669766333 MD
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WADE SWENSON, MD

Otolaryngology Physician in WACONIA, Minnesota. 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
570
Medicare Part D claims · 217 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology Physician avg: 509
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

WADE SWENSON, MD filed 570 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Otolaryngology Physician in WACONIA, Minnesota, prescribing 96% generic.

570
Part D claims, 2023
96%
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.

WADE SWENSON, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

570 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 certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

WADE SWENSON, 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).

What does the federal data show about WADE SWENSON, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/31/2011

NPI 1669766333

Primary specialty

Otolaryngology Physician

Mid-sized

10,895 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

570 12% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 509

Specialty distribution in Minnesota

How Otolaryngology Physician compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers

Minnesota providers

Otolaryngology Physician share within Minnesota

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

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).

WADE SWENSON, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otolaryngology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 560 S MAPLE ST STE 40, WACONIA, MN, 55387, with a listed phone of (952) 925-5626. NPI 1669766333 was issued on 05/31/2011. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SWENSON 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 570 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 217 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $21K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.1%. 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

560 S MAPLE ST STE 40
WACONIA, MN 55387

Provider Details

NPI 1669766333
Specialty Otolaryngology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/31/2011

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where WADE SWENSON, 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.

RIDGEVIEW MEDICAL CENTER
★★★★☆ 4/5
WACONIA, MN
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 240056

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

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

WADE SWENSON, MD — brand share 4.0%
Specialty average (est.)

4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 570 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.

570
Total Claims
$21K
Total Drug Cost
217
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
754
Total Day Supply
17,165
Brand vs Generic
4% brand / 96% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$3K
Generic Drug Cost
$18K
Opioid Claims
12 (2.1% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
79

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.99
Gender Split
58% female / 42% male
Age Distribution
<65: 22, 65-74: 115, 75-84: 60, 85+: 20

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What WADE SWENSON, MD 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
Azelastine Hcl
82
Fluticasone Propionate
80
Omeprazole
70
Ofloxacin
50
Ipratropium Bromide
42
Prednisone
18
Doxycycline Monohydrate
17
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
15
Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate
14
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
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 WADE SWENSON, 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

WADE SWENSON, MD's 570 claims are above the specialty average of 509.

Nearby Otolaryngology Physician Providers in Minnesota

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is WADE SWENSON, MD's specialty?
WADE SWENSON, MD specializes in Otolaryngology Physician and practices in WACONIA, Minnesota. Credentials: MD.
How much does WADE SWENSON, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, WADE SWENSON, MD wrote 570 Medicare Part D claims totaling $21K in drug costs for 217 beneficiaries.
Where is WADE SWENSON, MD located?
WADE SWENSON, MD is located at 560 S MAPLE ST STE 40, WACONIA, MN, 55387. Phone: (952) 925-5626.
What is WADE SWENSON, MD's NPI number?
WADE SWENSON, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669766333, issued on 05/31/2011.
Does WADE SWENSON, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
WADE SWENSON, MD's prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $3K in brand drug costs.
Does WADE SWENSON, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, WADE SWENSON, MD had 12 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.1%.
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 WADE SWENSON, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, WADE SWENSON, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Azelastine Hcl, Fluticasone Propionate, Omeprazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does WADE SWENSON, MD accept Medicare?
WADE SWENSON, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 570 Part D claims and 217 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify WADE SWENSON, MD's credentials?
WADE SWENSON, MD's NPI is 1669766333 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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