2026 NPPES data Pulmonary Disease Physician NPI 1932136785 D.O.
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BRUCE ACKERMAN, D.O.

Pulmonary Disease Physician in GARLAND, 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 · 191 beneficiaries · Pulmonary Disease Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

BRUCE ACKERMAN, D.O. filed 3,671 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pulmonary Disease Physician in GARLAND, Texas, prescribing 87% generic.

4K
Part D claims, 2023
87%
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.

BRUCE ACKERMAN, D.O.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

3,671 Top 9% higher than 91% 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)

BRUCE ACKERMAN, D.O. 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 BRUCE ACKERMAN, D.O.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/27/2006

NPI 1932136785

Primary specialty

Pulmonary Disease Physician

Mid-sized

9,271 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,671 152% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,457

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Pulmonary Disease Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Pulmonary Disease Physician share within Texas

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

BRUCE ACKERMAN, D.O. is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider practicing in GARLAND, Texas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: D.O.. NPI: 1932136785. 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.

BRUCE ACKERMAN, D.O. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider holding D.O. credentials at 6446 BROADWAY BLVD, GARLAND, TX, 75043, with a listed phone of (972) 226-0575. NPI 1932136785 was issued on 06/27/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ACKERMAN 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 3,671 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 191 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $303K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% 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.

Pulmonary Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 9,271 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 1,457 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

6446 BROADWAY BLVD
GARLAND, TX 75043

Provider Details

NPI 1932136785
Specialty Pulmonary Disease Physician
Credentials D.O.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/27/2006

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 BRUCE ACKERMAN, D.O.. To verify BRUCE ACKERMAN, D.O.'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

BRUCE ACKERMAN, D.O. — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 3,671 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.

3,671
Total Claims
$303K
Total Drug Cost
191
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
6,067
Total Day Supply
173,518
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$228K
Generic Drug Cost
$74K
Antibiotic Claims
181

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
78.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.31
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Levothyroxine Sodium
214
Atorvastatin Calcium
212
Metoprolol Tartrate
113
Furosemide
111
Amlodipine Besylate
109
Losartan Potassium
107
Omeprazole
90
Donepezil Hcl
86
Potassium Chloride
78
Gabapentin
74

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

Pulmonary Disease Physician Overview

How BRUCE ACKERMAN, D.O. fits within the Pulmonary Disease Physician landscape nationally.

9,271
Pulmonary Disease Physician Providers in US
53
States with Pulmonary Disease Physician
1,457
Avg Claims per Provider

BRUCE ACKERMAN, D.O.'s 3,671 claims are above the specialty average of 1,457.

Nearby Pulmonary Disease Physician Providers in Texas

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

Compare Pulmonary Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BRUCE ACKERMAN, D.O.'s specialty?
BRUCE ACKERMAN, D.O. specializes in Pulmonary Disease Physician and practices in GARLAND, Texas. Credentials: D.O..
How much does BRUCE ACKERMAN, D.O. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BRUCE ACKERMAN, D.O. wrote 3,671 Medicare Part D claims totaling $303K in drug costs for 191 beneficiaries.
Where is BRUCE ACKERMAN, D.O. located?
BRUCE ACKERMAN, D.O. is located at 6446 BROADWAY BLVD, GARLAND, TX, 75043. Phone: (972) 226-0575.
What is BRUCE ACKERMAN, D.O.'s NPI number?
BRUCE ACKERMAN, D.O.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1932136785, issued on 06/27/2006.
Does BRUCE ACKERMAN, D.O. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BRUCE ACKERMAN, D.O.'s prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $228K in brand drug costs.
How many Pulmonary Disease Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 9,271 Pulmonary Disease Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Pulmonary Disease Physician provider writes 1,457 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BRUCE ACKERMAN, D.O. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BRUCE ACKERMAN, D.O.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Atorvastatin Calcium, Metoprolol Tartrate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BRUCE ACKERMAN, D.O. accept Medicare?
BRUCE ACKERMAN, D.O. appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,671 Part D claims and 191 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BRUCE ACKERMAN, D.O.'s credentials?
BRUCE ACKERMAN, D.O.'s NPI is 1932136785 with credentials D.O.. 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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