Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Catherine Picken, M.D.

Otolaryngology Physician (CMS: Otolaryngology) · Washington, DC

  • NPI 1902800261
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 79.1 / 100 · 2023
  • 37 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2440 M Street Nw, Suite 620
Washington, DC 200371565
(202) 785-5000
fax (202) 785-5040

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 10, 2009
Year of graduation
1989 — 37 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207Y00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
District of Columbia #MD17380

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1902800261. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
858
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$109,233
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 434 295 $103
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 170 170 $127
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope 77 72 $153
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 72 56 $142
31231 Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope 58 40 $229
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 35 35 $190
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 12 12 $65

In context: peer comparison

Among 18 peers in Washington Otolaryngology Physician, average services per provider: 82. This provider delivers 10× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$35
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Stryker Corporation 1 $35.20

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$35

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
585
Patients
229
Total drug cost
$17,024
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Fluticasone Propionate Generic 141 62 $2,978
Azelastine Hcl Generic 64 27 $4,153
Famotidine Generic 52 13 $440
Ipratropium Bromide Generic 51 26 $2,445
Omeprazole Generic 46 17 $770
Prednisone Generic 43 31 $190
Montelukast Sodium Generic 32 12 $839
Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid (Triamterene/Hydrochlorothiazid) Brand 28 0 $393
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 26 0 $584
Fluocinolone Acetonide Oil Generic 24 12 $679

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Catherine Picken's medical specialty?
Dr. Catherine Picken practices Otolaryngology Physician in Washington, DC.
Where does Dr. Catherine Picken practice?
Dr. Catherine Picken practices at 2440 M Street Nw, Washington, DC 200371565. Office phone: 2027855000.
What is Dr. Catherine Picken's NPI?
Dr. Catherine Picken's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1902800261, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Catherine Picken accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Catherine Picken accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Catherine Picken 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); Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 31575). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.