2026 NPPES data Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician NPI 1710094701 MD
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DAVID ESPINO, MD

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician in SAN ANTONIO, 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 70 beneficiaries · Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician avg: 5K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$593.13
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: DAVID ESPINO, MD is a Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SAN ANTONIO, Texas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 3K claims across 70 beneficiaries — 13% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $593.13 across 5 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: DAVID ESPINO, MD filed 2,604 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across SAN ANTONIO, Texas. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

DAVID ESPINO, MD 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).

DAVID ESPINO, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/24/2006

NPI 1710094701

Primary specialty

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician

Niche

1,779 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,604 46% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 4,854

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician share within Texas

1. Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician share within Texas

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Geriatric Medicine (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 ESPINO, MD is a Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider practicing in SAN ANTONIO, Texas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1710094701. 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.

DAVID ESPINO, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 6711 S NEW BRAUNFELS AVE, SAN ANTONIO, TX, 78223, with a listed phone of (210) 531-3791. NPI 1710094701 was issued on 08/24/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ESPINO 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 2,604 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 70 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $366K 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.

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,779 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 4,854 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

6711 S NEW BRAUNFELS AVE
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78223

Provider Details

NPI 1710094701
Specialty Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/24/2006

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 ESPINO, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$593

Largest payer

Neurocrine Biosciences, 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 ESPINO, MD. To verify DAVID ESPINO, 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 · Typical

DAVID ESPINO, MD — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 2,604 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.

2,604
Total Claims
$366K
Total Drug Cost
70
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,904
Total Day Supply
70,152
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$171K
Generic Drug Cost
$192K
Antibiotic Claims
36

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
59.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.75
Gender Split
50% female / 50% male
Age Distribution
<65: 46, 65-74: 13, 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.

Drug Claims
Esomeprazole Magnesium
182
Levetiracetam
173
Synthroid
Levothyroxine Sodium
138
Lacosamide
97
Ipratropium-Albuterol
Ipratropium/Albuterol Sulfate
94
Atorvastatin Calcium
83
Chlorhexidine Gluconate
79
Famotidine
68
Metoclopramide Hcl
68
Baclofen
67

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

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Overview

How DAVID ESPINO, MD fits within the Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

1,779
Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in US
52
States with Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
4,854
Avg Claims per Provider

DAVID ESPINO, MD's 2,604 claims are below the specialty average of 4,854.

Nearby Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in Texas

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DAVID ESPINO, MD's specialty?
DAVID ESPINO, MD specializes in Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician and practices in SAN ANTONIO, Texas. Credentials: MD.
How much does DAVID ESPINO, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DAVID ESPINO, MD wrote 2,604 Medicare Part D claims totaling $366K in drug costs for 70 beneficiaries.
Where is DAVID ESPINO, MD located?
DAVID ESPINO, MD is located at 6711 S NEW BRAUNFELS AVE, SAN ANTONIO, TX, 78223. Phone: (210) 531-3791.
What is DAVID ESPINO, MD's NPI number?
DAVID ESPINO, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710094701, issued on 08/24/2006.
Does DAVID ESPINO, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DAVID ESPINO, MD's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $171K in brand drug costs.
How many Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,779 Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider writes 4,854 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DAVID ESPINO, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DAVID ESPINO, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Esomeprazole Magnesium, Levetiracetam, Synthroid. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DAVID ESPINO, MD accept Medicare?
DAVID ESPINO, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,604 Part D claims and 70 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DAVID ESPINO, MD's credentials?
DAVID ESPINO, MD's NPI is 1710094701 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.
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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