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2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1912145285 M.D.
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Otolaryngology Physician in Houston, Texas.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 10,895 in Otolaryngology Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
444
Medicare Part D claims · 163 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology Physician avg: 509
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Brett Cordes, M.D. filed 444 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Otolaryngology Physician in Houston, Texas, prescribing 92% generic.
- 444
- Part D claims, 2023
- 92%
- 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.
Brett Cordes, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
444 Top 38% higher than 62% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Brett Cordes, M.D. 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 Brett Cordes, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Otolaryngology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
444 13% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Texas
How Otolaryngology Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Otolaryngology Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Brett Cordes, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otolaryngology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 6624 FANNIN ST, Houston, TX, 77030, with a listed phone of (713) 795-5343. NPI 1912145285 was issued on 01/26/2009.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 444 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 163 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $17K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% generic by claim count.
Otolaryngology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,895 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 509 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1912145285 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Otolaryngology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 01/26/2009 |
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 Brett Cordes, M.D.. To verify Brett Cordes, 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
Brett Cordes, M.D. - brand share 8.0%
Otolaryngology Physician average
8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 444 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.
444
Total Claims
$17K
Total Drug Cost
163
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 549
- Total Day Supply
- 12,017
- Brand vs Generic
- 8% brand / 92% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $8K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $9K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 73
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.15
- Gender Split
- 60% female / 40% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 25, 65-74: 74, 75-84: 50, 85+: 14
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Brett Cordes, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
67 claims
- Fluticasone Propio…
Fluticasone Propionate
51 claims
- Fluocinolone Aceto…
Fluocinolone Acetonide Oil
44 claims
- Methylprednisolone
Methylprednisolone
39 claims
- Prednisone
Prednisone
38 claims
- Ofloxacin
Ofloxacin
34 claims
- Amoxicillin-Clavul…
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
28 claims
- Azelastine Hcl 23
Azelastine Hcl
23 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Omeprazole | 67 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 51 |
| Fluocinolone Acetonide Oil | 44 |
| Methylprednisolone | 39 |
| Prednisone | 38 |
| Ofloxacin | 34 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 28 |
| Azelastine Hcl | 23 |
| Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim | 20 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 17 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Otolaryngology Physician Overview
How Brett Cordes, M.D. fits within the Otolaryngology Physician landscape nationally.
10,895
Otolaryngology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Otolaryngology Physician
509
Avg Claims per Provider
Brett Cordes, M.D.'s 444 claims are below the specialty average of 509.
Nearby Otolaryngology Physician Providers in Texas
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Texas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Cordes.
Dr. Jason Acevedo
MD
Abilene, TX
Jason Adams
Jbsa Ft Sam Houston, TX
Dr. Jane Admire
MD
Dallas, TX
Dr. Robert Africa
MD
Galveston, TX
Dr. Ashley Agan
MD
Dallas, TX
Compare Otolaryngology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brett Cordes, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Brett Cordes, M.D. specializes in Otolaryngology Physician and practices in Houston, Texas. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Brett Cordes, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Brett Cordes, M.D. wrote 444 Medicare Part D claims totaling $17K in drug costs for 163 beneficiaries.
Where is Brett Cordes, M.D. located? ▼
Brett Cordes, M.D. is located at 6624 FANNIN ST, Houston, TX, 77030. Phone: (713) 795-5343.
What is Brett Cordes, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Brett Cordes, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912145285, issued on 01/26/2009.
Does Brett Cordes, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Brett Cordes, M.D.'s prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $8K in brand drug costs.
How many Otolaryngology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 10,895 Otolaryngology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Otolaryngology Physician provider writes 509 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Brett Cordes, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Brett Cordes, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Omeprazole, Fluticasone Propionate, Fluocinolone Acetonide Oil. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Brett Cordes, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Brett Cordes, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 444 Part D claims and 163 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Brett Cordes, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Brett Cordes, M.D.'s NPI is 1912145285 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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