2026 NPPES data Infectious Disease Physician NPI 1184887697 MD
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DARLINGTON UDEH, MD

Infectious Disease Physician in BROWNSVILLE, 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 172 beneficiaries · Infectious Disease Physician avg: 816
MIPS score
85.3731/100
▲ 2 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$78.73
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

DARLINGTON UDEH, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 85.3731/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,463 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

85.3731/100
MIPS score · +2 vs avg
1K
Part D claims, 2023
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.

DARLINGTON UDEH, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

85 49th percentile higher than 49% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). This entry sits in this band. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

DARLINGTON UDEH, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — 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 DARLINGTON UDEH, MD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/03/2008

NPI 1184887697

Primary specialty

Infectious Disease Physician

Mid-sized

8,292 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,463 79% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 816

MIPS final score

85.3731/100 2.2730999999999995% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Infectious Disease Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Infectious Disease Physician share within Texas

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

DARLINGTON UDEH, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Infectious Disease Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
85.3731/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Infectious Disease Physician) — 85.3731/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%85.4%
MIPS final score (Infectious Disease Physician) — 85.3731/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

DARLINGTON UDEH, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Infectious Disease Physician provider holding MD credentials at 110 UPTOWN AVE STE B, BROWNSVILLE, TX, 78520, with a listed phone of (956) 525-7817. NPI 1184887697 was issued on 07/03/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what UDEH 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 1,463 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 172 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $480K in drug spend. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 85.3731/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100, Cost 17.9102), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Infectious Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 8,292 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 816 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

110 UPTOWN AVE STE B
BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520

Provider Details

NPI 1184887697
Specialty Infectious Disease Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/03/2008

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

85.3731
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality
17.9102
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

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 DARLINGTON UDEH, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$79

Largest payer

ViiV Healthcare Company

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 DARLINGTON UDEH, MD. To verify DARLINGTON UDEH, 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

1,463
Total Claims
$480K
Total Drug Cost
172
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,612
Total Day Supply
37,457
Generic Drug Cost
$111K
Antibiotic Claims
312

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
3.46
Gender Split
55% female / 45% male
Age Distribution
<65: 37, 65-74: 55, 75-84: 45, 85+: 35

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What DARLINGTON UDEH, 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
102
Vascepa
Icosapent Ethyl
57
Donepezil Hcl
56
Levofloxacin
49
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
41
Rifampin
39
Biktarvy
Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Ala
37
Potassium Chloride
32
Eliquis
Apixaban
31
Levetiracetam
27

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

Infectious Disease Physician Overview

How DARLINGTON UDEH, MD fits within the Infectious Disease Physician landscape nationally.

8,292
Infectious Disease Physician Providers in US
54
States with Infectious Disease Physician
816
Avg Claims per Provider

DARLINGTON UDEH, MD's 1,463 claims are above the specialty average of 816.

Nearby Infectious Disease Physician Providers in Texas

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DARLINGTON UDEH, MD's specialty?
DARLINGTON UDEH, MD specializes in Infectious Disease Physician and practices in BROWNSVILLE, Texas. Credentials: MD.
How much does DARLINGTON UDEH, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DARLINGTON UDEH, MD wrote 1,463 Medicare Part D claims totaling $480K in drug costs for 172 beneficiaries.
What is DARLINGTON UDEH, MD's Medicare quality score?
DARLINGTON UDEH, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 85.3731/100 (Quality: 100, Cost: 17.9102). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is DARLINGTON UDEH, MD located?
DARLINGTON UDEH, MD is located at 110 UPTOWN AVE STE B, BROWNSVILLE, TX, 78520. Phone: (956) 525-7817.
What is DARLINGTON UDEH, MD's NPI number?
DARLINGTON UDEH, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184887697, issued on 07/03/2008.
How many Infectious Disease Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 8,292 Infectious Disease Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Infectious Disease Physician provider writes 816 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DARLINGTON UDEH, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DARLINGTON UDEH, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Vascepa, Donepezil Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DARLINGTON UDEH, MD accept Medicare?
DARLINGTON UDEH, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,463 Part D claims and 172 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DARLINGTON UDEH, MD's credentials?
DARLINGTON UDEH, MD's NPI is 1184887697 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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