2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1376509778 MD
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WILLIAM WIGGS, MD

Otolaryngology Physician in FAYETTEVILLE, North Carolina. 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
323
Medicare Part D claims · 130 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology Physician avg: 509
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
90.6199/100
▲ 8 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$102.08
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

WILLIAM WIGGS, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 90.6199/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 323 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

90.6199/100
MIPS score · +8 vs avg
323
Part D claims, 2023
84%
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.

WILLIAM WIGGS, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

91 Top 40% higher than 60% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

WILLIAM WIGGS, MD 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 WILLIAM WIGGS, MD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/25/2006

NPI 1376509778

Primary specialty

Otolaryngology Physician

Mid-sized

10,895 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

323 37% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 509

MIPS final score

90.6199/100 7.519900000000007% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Otolaryngology Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Otolaryngology Physician share within North Carolina

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

WILLIAM WIGGS, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Otolaryngology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
90.6199/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Otolaryngology Physician) — 90.6199/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%90.6%
MIPS final score (Otolaryngology Physician) — 90.6199/100 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).

WILLIAM WIGGS, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otolaryngology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1839 QUIET COVE, FAYETTEVILLE, NC, 28304, with a listed phone of (910) 323-1463. NPI 1376509778 was issued on 04/25/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what WIGGS 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 323 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 130 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $60K in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 84% generic by claim count. 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 90.6199/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 88.9453), 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

1839 QUIET COVE
FAYETTEVILLE, NC 28304

Provider Details

NPI 1376509778
Specialty Otolaryngology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/25/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

90.6199
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
88.9453
Quality
89
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where WILLIAM WIGGS, 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.

FAYETTEVILLE OTOLARYNGOLOGY HEAD AND NECK SURGERY P.A.
FAYETTEVILLE, NC
MCPC-28, LLC
FAYETTEVILLE, NC

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 WIGGS, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$102

Largest payer

Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, 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

WILLIAM WIGGS, MD — brand share 16.0%
Specialty average (est.)

16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 323 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.

323
Total Claims
$60K
Total Drug Cost
130
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
360
Total Day Supply
7,030
Brand vs Generic
16% brand / 84% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$49K
Generic Drug Cost
$11K
Antibiotic Claims
45

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.09
Gender Split
55% female / 45% male
Age Distribution
<65: 11, 65-74: 56, 75-84: 50, 85+: 13

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What WILLIAM WIGGS, 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
Ipratropium Bromide
56
Epinephrine
42
Diazepam
18
Methylprednisolone
15
Ofloxacin
15
Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid
Triamterene/Hydrochlorothiazid
15
Dupixent Pen
Dupilumab
13
Fluticasone Propionate
13
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
12
Doxycycline Hyclate
12

* 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 WIGGS, 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

WILLIAM WIGGS, MD's 323 claims are below the specialty average of 509.

Nearby Otolaryngology Physician Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as WIGGS.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is WILLIAM WIGGS, MD's specialty?
WILLIAM WIGGS, MD specializes in Otolaryngology Physician and practices in FAYETTEVILLE, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does WILLIAM WIGGS, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, WILLIAM WIGGS, MD wrote 323 Medicare Part D claims totaling $60K in drug costs for 130 beneficiaries.
What is WILLIAM WIGGS, MD's Medicare quality score?
WILLIAM WIGGS, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 90.6199/100 (Quality: 88.9453). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is WILLIAM WIGGS, MD located?
WILLIAM WIGGS, MD is located at 1839 QUIET COVE, FAYETTEVILLE, NC, 28304. Phone: (910) 323-1463.
What is WILLIAM WIGGS, MD's NPI number?
WILLIAM WIGGS, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1376509778, issued on 04/25/2006.
Does WILLIAM WIGGS, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
WILLIAM WIGGS, MD's prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $49K 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 WILLIAM WIGGS, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, WILLIAM WIGGS, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ipratropium Bromide, Epinephrine, Diazepam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does WILLIAM WIGGS, MD accept Medicare?
WILLIAM WIGGS, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 323 Part D claims and 130 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify WILLIAM WIGGS, MD's credentials?
WILLIAM WIGGS, MD's NPI is 1376509778 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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