2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1518935006 MD
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ALAN TRAN, MD

Family Medicine Physician in BELLAIRE, Texas. 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
824
Medicare Part D claims · 346 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$83.17
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

ALAN TRAN, MD filed 824 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in BELLAIRE, Texas, prescribing 92% generic.

824
Part D claims, 2023
92%
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.

ALAN TRAN, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

824 Top 27% higher than 73% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). This entry sits in this band. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ALAN TRAN, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — 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 ALAN TRAN, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/09/2006

NPI 1518935006

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

824 76% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Family Medicine Physician share within Texas

1. Family Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Family Medicine Physician share within Texas

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Family Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Family Medicine Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Family Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Family Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

ALAN TRAN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 5222 SPRUCE ST, BELLAIRE, TX, 77401, with a listed phone of (713) 783-7711. NPI 1518935006 was issued on 03/09/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what TRAN 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 824 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 346 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $86K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.5%. 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.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

5222 SPRUCE ST
BELLAIRE, TX 77401

Provider Details

NPI 1518935006
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/09/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ALAN TRAN, 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.

SUMMIT FAMILY PRACTICE PLLC
BELLAIRE, TX

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 ALAN TRAN, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$83

Largest payer

SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC

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.

License & disciplinary context — Texas TMB 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to ALAN TRAN, MD. To verify ALAN TRAN, MD's current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases

TMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

ALAN TRAN, MD — brand share 8.0%
Specialty average (est.)

8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 824 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.

824
Total Claims
$86K
Total Drug Cost
346
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,529
Total Day Supply
39,612
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 92% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$45K
Generic Drug Cost
$40K
Opioid Claims
37 (4.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
84

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.28
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male
Age Distribution
<65: 40, 65-74: 178, 75-84: 99, 85+: 29

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What ALAN TRAN, 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
Methylprednisolone
69
Azelastine Hcl
47
Losartan Potassium
25
Amlodipine Besylate
22
Atorvastatin Calcium
20
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
19
Azithromycin
19
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
18
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
18
Paxlovid (Eua)
Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir
16

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How ALAN TRAN, MD fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

ALAN TRAN, MD's 824 claims are below the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Texas

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Texas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as TRAN.

Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ALAN TRAN, MD's specialty?
ALAN TRAN, MD specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in BELLAIRE, Texas. Credentials: MD.
How much does ALAN TRAN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ALAN TRAN, MD wrote 824 Medicare Part D claims totaling $86K in drug costs for 346 beneficiaries.
Where is ALAN TRAN, MD located?
ALAN TRAN, MD is located at 5222 SPRUCE ST, BELLAIRE, TX, 77401. Phone: (713) 783-7711.
What is ALAN TRAN, MD's NPI number?
ALAN TRAN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518935006, issued on 03/09/2006.
Does ALAN TRAN, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ALAN TRAN, MD's prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $45K in brand drug costs.
Does ALAN TRAN, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, ALAN TRAN, MD had 37 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.5%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ALAN TRAN, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ALAN TRAN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Methylprednisolone, Azelastine Hcl, Losartan Potassium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ALAN TRAN, MD accept Medicare?
ALAN TRAN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 824 Part D claims and 346 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ALAN TRAN, MD's credentials?
ALAN TRAN, MD's NPI is 1518935006 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.
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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