NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1750486502 MD
Verify on CMS → Carlos Vazquez, MD
Ophthalmology Physician in El Paso, 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 22,090 in Ophthalmology 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 497 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
51%
generic claims · 49% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$34.49
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
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
Carlos Vazquez, MD filed 1,329 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Ophthalmology Physician in El Paso, Texas, prescribing 51% generic.
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 51%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
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.
Carlos Vazquez, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,329 Top 21% higher than 79% 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 certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Carlos Vazquez, 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).
What does the federal data show about Carlos Vazquez, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Ophthalmology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,329 6% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Texas
How Ophthalmology 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 Ophthalmology 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).
Carlos Vazquez, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1240 LOMALAND DR, El Paso, TX, 79907, with a listed phone of (915) 591-4441. NPI 1750486502 was issued on 09/14/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,329 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 497 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $162K in drug spend, split 49% brand-name and 51% generic by claim count.
Ophthalmology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 22,090 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,420 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 | 1750486502 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Ophthalmology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 09/14/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Carlos Vazquez, 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.
David S. Doka M.D. P.A.
El Paso, 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 Carlos Vazquez, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$34
Largest payer
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
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 Carlos Vazquez, MD. To verify Carlos Vazquez, 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 · Above average
Carlos Vazquez, MD - brand share 49.0%
Ophthalmology Physician average
49% brand-name claims vs 51% generic, on 1,329 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.
1,329
Total Claims
$162K
Total Drug Cost
497
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,916
- Total Day Supply
- 50,132
- Brand vs Generic
- 49% brand / 51% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $141K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $21K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 16
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.84
- Gender Split
- 65% female / 35% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 39, 65-74: 202, 75-84: 194, 85+: 62
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Carlos Vazquez, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Latanoprost
Latanoprost
232 claims
- Prednisolone Acetate
Prednisolone Acetate
227 claims
- Tobramycin
Tobramycin
154 claims
- Moxifloxacin 70
Moxifloxacin
70 claims
- Lotemax Sm 63
Lotemax Sm
63 claims
- Polymyxin B Sul-Tr… 57
Polymyxin B Sul-Trimethoprim
57 claims
- Dorzolamide-Timolol 52
Dorzolamide-Timolol
52 claims
- Ketorolac Trometha… 37
Ketorolac Tromethamine
37 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 232 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 227 |
| Tobramycin | 154 |
| Moxifloxacin Moxifloxacin Hcl | 70 |
| Lotemax Sm Loteprednol Etabonate | 63 |
| Polymyxin B Sul-Trimethoprim Polymyxin B Sulf/Trimethoprim | 57 |
| Dorzolamide-Timolol Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat | 52 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 37 |
| Botox Onabotulinumtoxina | 36 |
| Vyzulta Latanoprostene Bunod | 35 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Ophthalmology Physician Overview
How Carlos Vazquez, MD fits within the Ophthalmology Physician landscape nationally.
22,090
Ophthalmology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Ophthalmology Physician
1,420
Avg Claims per Provider
Carlos Vazquez, MD's 1,329 claims are below the specialty average of 1,420.
Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Texas
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Texas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Vazquez.
Dr. Justin Aaker
MD
Georgetown, TX
Dr. Asad Abbas
M.D.
Baytown, TX
Dr. Ashkan Abbey
M.D.
Dallas, TX
Dr. Meredith Abbott
MD
Dallas, TX
Dr. Musa Abdelaziz
MD
Southlake, TX
Compare Ophthalmology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carlos Vazquez, MD's specialty? ▼
Carlos Vazquez, MD specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in El Paso, Texas. Credentials: MD.
How much does Carlos Vazquez, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Carlos Vazquez, MD wrote 1,329 Medicare Part D claims totaling $162K in drug costs for 497 beneficiaries.
Where is Carlos Vazquez, MD located? ▼
Carlos Vazquez, MD is located at 1240 LOMALAND DR, El Paso, TX, 79907. Phone: (915) 591-4441.
What is Carlos Vazquez, MD's NPI number? ▼
Carlos Vazquez, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1750486502, issued on 09/14/2006.
Does Carlos Vazquez, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Carlos Vazquez, MD's prescribing is 49% brand-name and 51% generic drugs by claim count, with $141K in brand drug costs.
How many Ophthalmology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 22,090 Ophthalmology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Ophthalmology Physician provider writes 1,420 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Carlos Vazquez, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Carlos Vazquez, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Prednisolone Acetate, Tobramycin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Carlos Vazquez, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Carlos Vazquez, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,329 Part D claims and 497 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Carlos Vazquez, MD's credentials? ▼
Carlos Vazquez, MD's NPI is 1750486502 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
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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