2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1538389366 M.D.
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WILLIAM LEIGHT, M.D.

Otolaryngology Physician in BOYS TOWN, Nebraska. 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
364
Medicare Part D claims · 115 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology Physician avg: 509
Industry payments
$40.3
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: WILLIAM LEIGHT, M.D. is a Otolaryngology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BOYS TOWN, Nebraska with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 364 claims across 115 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $40.3 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: WILLIAM LEIGHT, M.D. filed 364 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across BOYS TOWN, Nebraska. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

WILLIAM LEIGHT, M.D. 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).

WILLIAM LEIGHT, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/26/2007

NPI 1538389366

Primary specialty

Otolaryngology Physician

Mid-sized

10,895 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

364 28% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 509

Specialty distribution in Nebraska

How Otolaryngology Physician compares to other specialties among Nebraska providers

Nebraska providers

Otolaryngology Physician share within Nebraska

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

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).

WILLIAM LEIGHT, M.D. is a Otolaryngology Physician provider practicing in BOYS TOWN, Nebraska, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1538389366. 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.

WILLIAM LEIGHT, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otolaryngology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 14040 BOYSTOWN HOSPITAL RD, BOYS TOWN, NE, 68010, with a listed phone of (402) 778-6800. NPI 1538389366 was issued on 04/26/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LEIGHT 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 364 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 115 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $12K in drug spend. 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

14040 BOYSTOWN HOSPITAL RD
BOYS TOWN, NE 68010

Provider Details

NPI 1538389366
Specialty Otolaryngology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/26/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where WILLIAM LEIGHT, 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.

FATHER FLANAGANS BOYS HOME
BOYS TOWN, NE

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 WILLIAM LEIGHT, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$40

Largest payer

Medtronic, 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

364
Total Claims
$12K
Total Drug Cost
115
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
473
Total Day Supply
11,029
Generic Drug Cost
$10K
Antibiotic Claims
87

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.11
Gender Split
63% female / 37% 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
Ipratropium Bromide
59
Montelukast Sodium
55
Mupirocin
33
Prednisone
33
Azithromycin
29
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
28
Azelastine Hcl
20
Pantoprazole Sodium
19
Doxycycline Monohydrate
14
Fluticasone Propionate
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 WILLIAM LEIGHT, 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

WILLIAM LEIGHT, M.D.'s 364 claims are below the specialty average of 509.

Nearby Otolaryngology Physician Providers in Nebraska

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is WILLIAM LEIGHT, M.D.'s specialty?
WILLIAM LEIGHT, M.D. specializes in Otolaryngology Physician and practices in BOYS TOWN, Nebraska. Credentials: M.D..
How much does WILLIAM LEIGHT, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, WILLIAM LEIGHT, M.D. wrote 364 Medicare Part D claims totaling $12K in drug costs for 115 beneficiaries.
Where is WILLIAM LEIGHT, M.D. located?
WILLIAM LEIGHT, M.D. is located at 14040 BOYSTOWN HOSPITAL RD, BOYS TOWN, NE, 68010. Phone: (402) 778-6800.
What is WILLIAM LEIGHT, M.D.'s NPI number?
WILLIAM LEIGHT, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538389366, issued on 04/26/2007.
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 WILLIAM LEIGHT, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, WILLIAM LEIGHT, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Ipratropium Bromide, Montelukast Sodium, Mupirocin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does WILLIAM LEIGHT, M.D. accept Medicare?
WILLIAM LEIGHT, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 364 Part D claims and 115 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify WILLIAM LEIGHT, M.D.'s credentials?
WILLIAM LEIGHT, M.D.'s NPI is 1538389366 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

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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