Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Brendan Pierce, M.D.

Otolaryngology Physician (CMS: Otolaryngology) · Otolaryngology Physician · Palo Alto, CA

  • NPI 1669616306
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 17 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
795 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 943012302
(650) 853-2952
Additional location
301 Industrial RD
San Carlos, CA 940702603
(650) 596-4210
Mailing address
325 Distel Cir
Los Altos, CA 940221408

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2009 — 17 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 29, 2020
Year of graduation
2009 — 17 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207Y00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
California #A134214 · Minnesota #57456

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1669616306. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
867
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$117,092
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 275 215 $111
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 172 172 $136
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 93 71 $154
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax 85 77 $58
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope 78 74 $171
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 63 63 $201
31231 Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope 39 30 $255
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 26 24 $71
31579 Exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope 18 15 $257
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 15-29 minutes 18 18 $90

In context: peer comparison

Among 7 peers in Palo Alto Otolaryngology Physician, average services per provider: 76. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$188
Transactions
7
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Inspire Medical Systems, INC. 4 $138.53
Smith+Nephew, INC. 3 $49.92

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$188

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
190
Patients
85
Total drug cost
$4,904
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Ipratropium Bromide Generic 38 17 $1,803
Azelastine Hcl Generic 32 20 $1,321
Fluticasone Propionate Generic 32 0 $527
Prednisone Generic 28 22 $157
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) Brand 19 14 $540
Omeprazole Generic 16 0 $136
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 14 12 $88
Doxycycline Monohydrate Generic 11 0 $331

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Brendan Pierce's medical specialty?
Dr. Brendan Pierce practices Otolaryngology Physician in Palo Alto, CA.
Where does Dr. Brendan Pierce practice?
Dr. Brendan Pierce practices at 795 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 943012302. Office phone: 6508532952.
What is Dr. Brendan Pierce's NPI?
Dr. Brendan Pierce's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669616306, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Brendan Pierce accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Brendan Pierce accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Brendan Pierce commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.