2026 NPPES data Anesthesiology Physician NPI 1669461299 MD
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Arturo Sobarzo, MD

Anesthesiology Physician in Katy, 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 167 beneficiaries · Anesthesiology Physician avg: 860
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$699.52
46 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

Arturo Sobarzo, MD filed 4,329 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Anesthesiology Physician in Katy, Texas, prescribing 94% generic.

4K
Part D claims, 2023
94%
generic prescribing
$699.52
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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Arturo Sobarzo, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

4,329 Top 8% higher than 92% 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%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. 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-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

Arturo Sobarzo, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about Arturo Sobarzo, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/17/2005

NPI 1669461299

Primary specialty

Anesthesiology Physician

High-volume

56,398 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

4,329 vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 860

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Anesthesiology Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Anesthesiology Physician share within Texas

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Anesthesiology 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).

Arturo Sobarzo, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Anesthesiology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 21820 KINGSLAND BLVD STE 101A, Katy, TX, 77450, with a listed phone of (281) 768-4122. NPI 1669461299 was issued on 10/17/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Sobarzo 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 4,329 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 167 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $340K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 43.4%. 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.

Anesthesiology Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 56,398 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 860 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

21820 KINGSLAND BLVD STE 101A
Katy, TX 77450

Provider Details

NPI 1669461299
Specialty Anesthesiology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/17/2005

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 Arturo Sobarzo, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$700

Largest payer

Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, 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 Arturo Sobarzo, MD. To verify Arturo Sobarzo, 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

Arturo Sobarzo, MD — brand share 6.0%
Specialty average (est.)

6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 4,329 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.

4,329
Total Claims
$340K
Total Drug Cost
167
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,422
Total Day Supply
126,642
Brand vs Generic
6% brand / 94% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$190K
Generic Drug Cost
$150K
Opioid Claims
1,877 (43.4% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
65.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.80
Gender Split
70% female / 30% male
Age Distribution
<65: 59, 65-74: 77, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Arturo Sobarzo, 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
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
880
Gabapentin
354
Pregabalin
294
Tizanidine Hcl
279
Celecoxib
247
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
189
Baclofen
184
Methocarbamol
183
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
182
Morphine Sulfate Er
Morphine Sulfate
180

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

Anesthesiology Physician Overview

How Arturo Sobarzo, MD fits within the Anesthesiology Physician landscape nationally.

56,398
Anesthesiology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Anesthesiology Physician
860
Avg Claims per Provider

Arturo Sobarzo, MD's 4,329 claims are above the specialty average of 860.

Nearby Anesthesiology Physician Providers in Texas

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

Compare Anesthesiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry — providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Texas medical board — federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Anesthesiology Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Arturo Sobarzo, MD's specialty?
Arturo Sobarzo, MD specializes in Anesthesiology Physician and practices in Katy, Texas. Credentials: MD.
How much does Arturo Sobarzo, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Arturo Sobarzo, MD wrote 4,329 Medicare Part D claims totaling $340K in drug costs for 167 beneficiaries.
Where is Arturo Sobarzo, MD located?
Arturo Sobarzo, MD is located at 21820 KINGSLAND BLVD STE 101A, Katy, TX, 77450. Phone: (281) 768-4122.
What is Arturo Sobarzo, MD's NPI number?
Arturo Sobarzo, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669461299, issued on 10/17/2005.
Does Arturo Sobarzo, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Arturo Sobarzo, MD's prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $190K in brand drug costs.
Does Arturo Sobarzo, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, Arturo Sobarzo, MD had 1,877 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 43.4%.
How many Anesthesiology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 56,398 Anesthesiology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Anesthesiology Physician provider writes 860 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Arturo Sobarzo, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Arturo Sobarzo, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Gabapentin, Pregabalin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Arturo Sobarzo, MD accept Medicare?
Arturo Sobarzo, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,329 Part D claims and 167 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Arturo Sobarzo, MD's credentials?
Arturo Sobarzo, MD's NPI is 1669461299 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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