2026 NPPES data Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician NPI 1174588602 M.D.
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DAVID FORMAN, M.D.

Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician in HARLINGEN, 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 · 158 beneficiaries · Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician avg: 2K
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$2.4K
40 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

DAVID FORMAN, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,219 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

75/100
MIPS score · -8 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.

DAVID FORMAN, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

75 15th percentile higher than 15% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 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)

DAVID FORMAN, M.D. 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 DAVID FORMAN, M.D.?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/18/2006

NPI 1174588602

Primary specialty

Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician

Niche

4,020 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,219 26% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,657

MIPS final score

75/100 8.099999999999994% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician share within Texas

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

DAVID FORMAN, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
75/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician) — 75/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%75%
MIPS final score (Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician) — 75/100 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).

DAVID FORMAN, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2121 PEASE ST STE 305, HARLINGEN, TX, 78550, with a listed phone of (956) 440-7246. NPI 1174588602 was issued on 04/18/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FORMAN 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 1,219 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 158 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $47K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 76.3%. 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 75/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 4,020 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 1,657 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

2121 PEASE ST STE 305
HARLINGEN, TX 78550

Provider Details

NPI 1174588602
Specialty Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/18/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1

Reporting: Individual

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 FORMAN, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$2.4K

Largest payer

Spinal Simplicity, LLC

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 FORMAN, M.D.. To verify DAVID FORMAN, 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

1,219
Total Claims
$47K
Total Drug Cost
158
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,430
Total Day Supply
39,296
Generic Drug Cost
$34K
Opioid Claims
930 (76.3% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.92
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What DAVID FORMAN, 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
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
500
Gabapentin
126
Morphine Sulfate Er
Morphine Sulfate
87
Fentanyl
84
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
84
Tramadol Hcl
56
Acetaminophen-Codeine
Acetaminophen With Codeine
25
Baclofen
23
Tizanidine Hcl
22
Tramadol Hcl Er
Tramadol Hcl
21

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

Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician Overview

How DAVID FORMAN, M.D. fits within the Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician landscape nationally.

4,020
Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician Providers in US
53
States with Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician
1,657
Avg Claims per Provider

DAVID FORMAN, M.D.'s 1,219 claims are below the specialty average of 1,657.

Nearby Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician Providers in Texas

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

Compare Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DAVID FORMAN, M.D.'s specialty?
DAVID FORMAN, M.D. specializes in Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician and practices in HARLINGEN, Texas. Credentials: M.D..
How much does DAVID FORMAN, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DAVID FORMAN, M.D. wrote 1,219 Medicare Part D claims totaling $47K in drug costs for 158 beneficiaries.
What is DAVID FORMAN, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
DAVID FORMAN, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is DAVID FORMAN, M.D. located?
DAVID FORMAN, M.D. is located at 2121 PEASE ST STE 305, HARLINGEN, TX, 78550. Phone: (956) 440-7246.
What is DAVID FORMAN, M.D.'s NPI number?
DAVID FORMAN, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174588602, issued on 04/18/2006.
Does DAVID FORMAN, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, DAVID FORMAN, M.D. had 930 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 76.3%.
How many Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 4,020 Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician provider writes 1,657 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DAVID FORMAN, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DAVID FORMAN, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Gabapentin, Morphine Sulfate Er. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DAVID FORMAN, M.D. accept Medicare?
DAVID FORMAN, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,219 Part D claims and 158 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DAVID FORMAN, M.D.'s credentials?
DAVID FORMAN, M.D.'s NPI is 1174588602 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.
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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