2026 NPPES data Specialist NPI 1912904731 M.D.
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BLAIR KRELL, M.D.

Specialist in LAKE JACKSON, 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
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 667 beneficiaries · Specialist avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$2.5K
93 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

BLAIR KRELL, M.D. filed 5,339 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Specialist in LAKE JACKSON, Texas, prescribing 96% generic.

5K
Part D claims, 2023
96%
generic prescribing
$2.5K
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

BLAIR KRELL, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

5,339 Top 6% higher than 94% 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

What does the federal data show about BLAIR KRELL, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/07/2005

NPI 1912904731

Primary specialty

Specialist

High-volume

69,658 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

5,339 262% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,474

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Specialist compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Specialist share within Texas

1. Specialist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Specialist share within Texas

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

BLAIR KRELL, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Specialist provider holding M.D. credentials at 214 PARKING WAY ST, LAKE JACKSON, TX, 77566, with a listed phone of (979) 299-3376. NPI 1912904731 was issued on 07/07/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KRELL 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 5,339 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 667 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $855K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.4%. 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.

Specialist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 69,658 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,474 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

214 PARKING WAY ST
LAKE JACKSON, TX 77566

Provider Details

NPI 1912904731
Specialty Specialist
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/07/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BLAIR KRELL, M.D. 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.

MHS PHYSICIANS OF TEXAS
PEARLAND, 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 BLAIR KRELL, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$2.5K

Largest payer

Amneal Pharmaceuticals 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 BLAIR KRELL, M.D.. To verify BLAIR KRELL, M.D.'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

BLAIR KRELL, M.D. — brand share 4.0%
Specialty average (est.)

4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 5,339 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.

5,339
Total Claims
$855K
Total Drug Cost
667
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
9,156
Total Day Supply
272,539
Brand vs Generic
4% brand / 96% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$617K
Generic Drug Cost
$239K
Opioid Claims
20 (0.4% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.52
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male
Age Distribution
<65: 59, 65-74: 251, 75-84: 263, 85+: 94

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What BLAIR KRELL, M.D. 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
Memantine Hcl
544
Gabapentin
503
Donepezil Hcl
475
Baclofen
230
Topiramate
229
Carbidopa-Levodopa
Carbidopa/Levodopa
221
Duloxetine Hcl
191
Levetiracetam
186
Primidone
177
Galantamine Hbr
174

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

Specialist Overview

How BLAIR KRELL, M.D. fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.

69,658
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,474
Avg Claims per Provider

BLAIR KRELL, M.D.'s 5,339 claims are above the specialty average of 1,474.

Nearby Specialist Providers in Texas

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

Compare Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BLAIR KRELL, M.D.'s specialty?
BLAIR KRELL, M.D. specializes in Specialist and practices in LAKE JACKSON, Texas. Credentials: M.D..
How much does BLAIR KRELL, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BLAIR KRELL, M.D. wrote 5,339 Medicare Part D claims totaling $855K in drug costs for 667 beneficiaries.
Where is BLAIR KRELL, M.D. located?
BLAIR KRELL, M.D. is located at 214 PARKING WAY ST, LAKE JACKSON, TX, 77566. Phone: (979) 299-3376.
What is BLAIR KRELL, M.D.'s NPI number?
BLAIR KRELL, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912904731, issued on 07/07/2005.
Does BLAIR KRELL, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BLAIR KRELL, M.D.'s prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $617K in brand drug costs.
Does BLAIR KRELL, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, BLAIR KRELL, M.D. had 20 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.4%.
How many Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 69,658 Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Specialist provider writes 1,474 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BLAIR KRELL, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BLAIR KRELL, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Memantine Hcl, Gabapentin, Donepezil Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BLAIR KRELL, M.D. accept Medicare?
BLAIR KRELL, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 5,339 Part D claims and 667 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BLAIR KRELL, M.D.'s credentials?
BLAIR KRELL, M.D.'s NPI is 1912904731 with credentials M.D.. 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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