Douglas Bigelow, MD
NPI 1801821608 · Otolaryngology Physician · Philadelphia, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Otolaryngology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Douglas Bigelow, MD is a Otolaryngology Physician provider in Philadelphia, PA (NPI 1801821608).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1801821608
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Otolaryngology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD045116L (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,103 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 263 | $98 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 159 | $17 |
| Removal of Impacted Ear Wax69210 | 119 | $29 |
| Removal of Impacted Cerumen (one Or Both Ears) By Physician on Same Date of Service As Audiologic Function TestingG0268 | 117 | $34 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 105 | $146 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate | 154 | 65 |
| Tobramycin/Dexamethasonebrand: Tobramycin-Dexamethasone | 131 | 53 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 77 | 31 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl/Dexamethbrand: Ciprofloxacin-Dexamethasone | 69 | 25 |
| Acetazolamide | 52 | 12 |
| Triamterene/Hydrochlorothiazidbrand: Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid | 30 | — |
| Prednisone |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$240 across 2 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-11
- Last updated
- 2015-08-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Douglas Bigelow's NPI number?
- Douglas Bigelow's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801821608, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Douglas Bigelow's specialty?
- Douglas Bigelow is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Otolaryngology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Douglas Bigelow located?
- Douglas Bigelow's practice location on file with NPPES is 3400 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19104-5127.
- What is Douglas Bigelow's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Douglas Bigelow is (215) 662-2777.
- Does Douglas Bigelow accept Medicare?
- Douglas Bigelow is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Douglas Bigelow's NPI active?
- Yes — Douglas Bigelow's NPI (1801821608) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-08-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.