Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Robert Caughey, MD

Otolaryngology Physician (CMS: Otolaryngology) · Plastic Surgery Within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician · Altoona, PA

  • NPI 1265503197
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 75.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 24 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3341 Beale Ave
Altoona, PA 166011549
(814) 944-5357
fax (814) 946-8017
Additional location
164 Greenview Dr
State College, PA 168032106
(814) 466-6396
fax (814) 466-6056

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 26, 2025
Year of graduation
2002 — 24 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207Y00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Pennsylvania #MD430275
Medicaid
PA #1019045700001

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1265503197. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
682
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$67,626
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 262 202 $86
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 86 76 $54
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 80 80 $108
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax 63 51 $46
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope 43 38 $125
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 41 37 $122
31231 Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope 30 30 $179
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 30 30 $157
69420 Incision, aspiration, and/or inflation of eardrum 20 19 $203
31238 Control of bleeding of nose using an endoscope 15 11 $243

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in this city , average services per provider: 53. This provider delivers 13× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$358
Transactions
15
Manufacturers
8
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. 4 $99.24
GENZYME CORPORATION 4 $86.65
Smith+Nephew, Inc. 1 $55.41
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc. 2 $47.34
Integra LifeSciences Corporation 1 $22.21
AERIN MEDICAL INC. 1 $18.34
Medtronic, Inc. 1 $15.67
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc. 1 $13.12

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$358

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
337
Patients
187
Total drug cost
$8,405
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Fluticasone Propionate Generic 69 33 $678
Omeprazole Generic 56 22 $568
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) Brand 42 36 $425
Ipratropium Bromide Generic 41 21 $1,060
Ciprofloxacin-Dexamethasone (Ciprofloxacin Hcl/Dexameth) Brand 27 18 $4,496
Prednisone Generic 20 20 $76
Azelastine Hcl Generic 18 0 $400
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 18 15 $100
Mupirocin Generic 13 11 $118
Methylprednisolone Generic 11 11 $126

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Robert Caughey's medical specialty?
Dr. Robert Caughey practices Otolaryngology Physician in Altoona, PA.
Where does Dr. Robert Caughey practice?
Dr. Robert Caughey practices at 3341 Beale Ave, Altoona, PA 166011549. Office phone: 8149445357.
What is Dr. Robert Caughey's NPI?
Dr. Robert Caughey's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265503197, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Robert Caughey accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Robert Caughey accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Robert Caughey commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99212); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.