2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1205912474 MD
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BRADLEY BALE, MD

Family Medicine Physician in LUBBOCK, 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
705
Medicare Part D claims · 34 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

BRADLEY BALE, MD filed 705 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in LUBBOCK, Texas, prescribing 85% generic.

705
Part D claims, 2023
85%
generic prescribing

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.

BRADLEY BALE, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

705 Top 29% higher than 71% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 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-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

BRADLEY BALE, 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 BRADLEY BALE, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/31/2006

NPI 1205912474

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

705 79% 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).

BRADLEY BALE, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 4515 MARSHA SHARP FWY, LUBBOCK, TX, 79407, with a listed phone of (806) 744-3302. NPI 1205912474 was issued on 10/31/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BALE 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 705 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 34 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $65K in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 85% 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.

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

4515 MARSHA SHARP FWY
LUBBOCK, TX 79407

Provider Details

NPI 1205912474
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/31/2006

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 BRADLEY BALE, MD. To verify BRADLEY BALE, 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 · Typical

BRADLEY BALE, MD — brand share 15.0%
Specialty average (est.)

15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 705 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.

705
Total Claims
$65K
Total Drug Cost
34
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,390
Total Day Supply
41,337
Brand vs Generic
15% brand / 85% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$48K
Generic Drug Cost
$17K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.03
Gender Split
32% female / 68% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What BRADLEY BALE, 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
Rosuvastatin Calcium
93
Ramipril
56
Amiloride Hcl
51
Carvedilol
37
Pioglitazone Hcl
36
Amlodipine Besylate
33
Pantoprazole Sodium
31
Niacin Er
Niacin
28
Ezetimibe
25
Levothyroxine Sodium
25

* 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 BRADLEY BALE, 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

BRADLEY BALE, MD's 705 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 BALE.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BRADLEY BALE, MD's specialty?
BRADLEY BALE, MD specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in LUBBOCK, Texas. Credentials: MD.
How much does BRADLEY BALE, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BRADLEY BALE, MD wrote 705 Medicare Part D claims totaling $65K in drug costs for 34 beneficiaries.
Where is BRADLEY BALE, MD located?
BRADLEY BALE, MD is located at 4515 MARSHA SHARP FWY, LUBBOCK, TX, 79407. Phone: (806) 744-3302.
What is BRADLEY BALE, MD's NPI number?
BRADLEY BALE, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205912474, issued on 10/31/2006.
Does BRADLEY BALE, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BRADLEY BALE, MD's prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $48K in brand drug costs.
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 BRADLEY BALE, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BRADLEY BALE, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Rosuvastatin Calcium, Ramipril, Amiloride Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BRADLEY BALE, MD accept Medicare?
BRADLEY BALE, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 705 Part D claims and 34 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BRADLEY BALE, MD's credentials?
BRADLEY BALE, MD's NPI is 1205912474 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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