2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1326046004 M.D.
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DAVID CHAMPION, M.D.

Family Medicine 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
859
Medicare Part D claims · 56 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
82%
generic claims · 18% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$3.9K
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

DAVID CHAMPION, M.D. filed 859 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in BROWNSVILLE, Texas, prescribing 82% generic.

859
Part D claims, 2023
82%
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.

DAVID CHAMPION, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

859 Top 27% higher than 73% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 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 certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

DAVID CHAMPION, M.D. 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 DAVID CHAMPION, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/07/2005

NPI 1326046004

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

859 75% 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).

DAVID CHAMPION, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 861 OLD ALICE RD, BROWNSVILLE, TX, 78520, with a listed phone of (956) 547-5550. NPI 1326046004 was issued on 07/07/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CHAMPION 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 859 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 56 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $183K in drug spend, split 18% brand-name and 82% 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

861 OLD ALICE RD
BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520

Provider Details

NPI 1326046004
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/07/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DAVID CHAMPION, M.D. 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.

TROPICAL TEXAS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH.
EDINBURG, 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 DAVID CHAMPION, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$3.9K

Largest payer

CSL Plasma 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 DAVID CHAMPION, M.D.. To verify DAVID CHAMPION, 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 · Typical

DAVID CHAMPION, M.D. — brand share 18.0%
Specialty average (est.)

18% brand-name claims vs 82% generic, on 859 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.

859
Total Claims
$183K
Total Drug Cost
56
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,305
Total Day Supply
37,935
Brand vs Generic
18% brand / 82% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$158K
Generic Drug Cost
$24K
Antibiotic Claims
24

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
54.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.30
Gender Split
46% female / 54% male
Age Distribution
<65: 40, 65-74: 14, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What DAVID CHAMPION, M.D. 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
Metformin Hcl
75
Lisinopril
44
Atorvastatin Calcium
33
Celecoxib
33
Rosuvastatin Calcium
33
Januvia
Sitagliptin Phosphate
30
Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide
Lisinopril/Hydrochlorothiazide
30
Bydureon Bcise
Exenatide Microspheres
28
Glipizide
24
Glipizide Er
Glipizide
23

* 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 DAVID CHAMPION, M.D. 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

DAVID CHAMPION, M.D.'s 859 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 CHAMPION.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DAVID CHAMPION, M.D.'s specialty?
DAVID CHAMPION, M.D. specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in BROWNSVILLE, Texas. Credentials: M.D..
How much does DAVID CHAMPION, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DAVID CHAMPION, M.D. wrote 859 Medicare Part D claims totaling $183K in drug costs for 56 beneficiaries.
Where is DAVID CHAMPION, M.D. located?
DAVID CHAMPION, M.D. is located at 861 OLD ALICE RD, BROWNSVILLE, TX, 78520. Phone: (956) 547-5550.
What is DAVID CHAMPION, M.D.'s NPI number?
DAVID CHAMPION, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326046004, issued on 07/07/2005.
Does DAVID CHAMPION, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DAVID CHAMPION, M.D.'s prescribing is 18% brand-name and 82% generic drugs by claim count, with $158K 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 DAVID CHAMPION, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DAVID CHAMPION, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Metformin Hcl, Lisinopril, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DAVID CHAMPION, M.D. accept Medicare?
DAVID CHAMPION, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 859 Part D claims and 56 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DAVID CHAMPION, M.D.'s credentials?
DAVID CHAMPION, M.D.'s NPI is 1326046004 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

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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