2026 NPPES data Procedural Dermatology Physician NPI 1396831574 MD
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BETTY MARKHAM, MD

Procedural Dermatology Physician in HOUSTON, 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 516 beneficiaries · Procedural Dermatology Physician avg: 664
Generic prescribing
97%
generic claims · 3% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: BETTY MARKHAM, MD is a Procedural Dermatology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in HOUSTON, Texas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 516 beneficiaries — 3% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: BETTY MARKHAM, MD filed 1,702 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across HOUSTON, Texas. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

BETTY MARKHAM, 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).

BETTY MARKHAM, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/05/2006

NPI 1396831574

Primary specialty

Procedural Dermatology Physician

Niche

679 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,702 156% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 664

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Procedural Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Procedural Dermatology Physician share within Texas

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

BETTY MARKHAM, MD is a Procedural Dermatology Physician provider practicing in HOUSTON, Texas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1396831574. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

BETTY MARKHAM, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Procedural Dermatology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 15655 CYPRESS WOOD MEDICAL DR, HOUSTON, TX, 77014, with a listed phone of (713) 442-1700. NPI 1396831574 was issued on 10/05/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MARKHAM 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 1,702 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 516 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $204K in drug spend, split 3% brand-name and 97% generic by claim count. 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.

Procedural Dermatology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 679 enrolled providers across 48 states and an average of 664 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

15655 CYPRESS WOOD MEDICAL DR
HOUSTON, TX 77014

Provider Details

NPI 1396831574
Specialty Procedural Dermatology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/05/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BETTY MARKHAM, 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.

KELSEY-SEYBOLD MEDICAL GROUP, PLLC
HOUSTON, 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).

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 BETTY MARKHAM, MD. To verify BETTY MARKHAM, 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

BETTY MARKHAM, MD — brand share 3.0%
Specialty average (est.)

3% brand-name claims vs 97% generic, on 1,702 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.

1,702
Total Claims
$204K
Total Drug Cost
516
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,955
Total Day Supply
54,162
Brand vs Generic
3% brand / 97% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$122K
Generic Drug Cost
$82K
Antibiotic Claims
198

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.41
Gender Split
42% female / 58% male
Age Distribution
<65: 25, 65-74: 219, 75-84: 231, 85+: 41

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Ketoconazole
401
Doxycycline Hyclate
164
Fluocinonide
162
Clobetasol Propionate
105
Ammonium Lactate
93
Fluorouracil
90
Tacrolimus
65
Betamethasone Dipropionate
64
Triamcinolone Acetonide
58
Halobetasol Propionate
52

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

Procedural Dermatology Physician Overview

How BETTY MARKHAM, MD fits within the Procedural Dermatology Physician landscape nationally.

679
Procedural Dermatology Physician Providers in US
48
States with Procedural Dermatology Physician
664
Avg Claims per Provider

BETTY MARKHAM, MD's 1,702 claims are above the specialty average of 664.

Nearby Procedural Dermatology Physician Providers in Texas

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

Compare Procedural Dermatology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BETTY MARKHAM, MD's specialty?
BETTY MARKHAM, MD specializes in Procedural Dermatology Physician and practices in HOUSTON, Texas. Credentials: MD.
How much does BETTY MARKHAM, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BETTY MARKHAM, MD wrote 1,702 Medicare Part D claims totaling $204K in drug costs for 516 beneficiaries.
Where is BETTY MARKHAM, MD located?
BETTY MARKHAM, MD is located at 15655 CYPRESS WOOD MEDICAL DR, HOUSTON, TX, 77014. Phone: (713) 442-1700.
What is BETTY MARKHAM, MD's NPI number?
BETTY MARKHAM, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396831574, issued on 10/05/2006.
Does BETTY MARKHAM, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BETTY MARKHAM, MD's prescribing is 3% brand-name and 97% generic drugs by claim count, with $122K in brand drug costs.
How many Procedural Dermatology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 679 Procedural Dermatology Physician providers across 48 states in the US. The average Procedural Dermatology Physician provider writes 664 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BETTY MARKHAM, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BETTY MARKHAM, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ketoconazole, Doxycycline Hyclate, Fluocinonide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BETTY MARKHAM, MD accept Medicare?
BETTY MARKHAM, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,702 Part D claims and 516 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BETTY MARKHAM, MD's credentials?
BETTY MARKHAM, MD's NPI is 1396831574 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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