2026 NPPES data Obstetrics Physician NPI 1396957155 MD
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DAVID KERR, MD

Obstetrics Physician in SNYDER, 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 · 266 beneficiaries · Obstetrics Physician avg: 319
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
82.2317/100
▼ 1 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: DAVID KERR, MD is a Obstetrics Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SNYDER, Texas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 3K claims across 266 beneficiaries — 13% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 82.2317/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: DAVID KERR, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 82.2317 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 3,009 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

DAVID KERR, 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).

DAVID KERR, MD at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/04/2007

NPI 1396957155

Primary specialty

Obstetrics Physician

Niche

1,402 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,009 843% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 319

MIPS final score

82.2317/100 0.8682999999999907% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Obstetrics Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Obstetrics Physician share within Texas

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

DAVID KERR, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Obstetrics Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
82.2317/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Obstetrics Physician) — 82.2317/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%82.2%
MIPS final score (Obstetrics Physician) — 82.2317/100 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 KERR, MD is a Obstetrics Physician provider practicing in SNYDER, Texas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1396957155. 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 KERR, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Obstetrics Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1700 COGDELL BLVD, SNYDER, TX, 79549, with a listed phone of (325) 573-1300. NPI 1396957155 was issued on 05/04/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KERR 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 3,009 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 266 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $299K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.4%. 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 82.2317/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 67.694), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Obstetrics Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,402 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 319 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

1700 COGDELL BLVD
SNYDER, TX 79549

Provider Details

NPI 1396957155
Specialty Obstetrics Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/04/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

82.2317
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
67.694
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

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 KERR, MD. To verify DAVID KERR, 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 KERR, MD — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 3,009 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.

3,009
Total Claims
$299K
Total Drug Cost
266
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
5,516
Total Day Supply
158,891
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$253K
Generic Drug Cost
$45K
Opioid Claims
13 (0.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
81

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.50
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male
Age Distribution
<65: 29, 65-74: 109, 75-84: 79, 85+: 49

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Levothyroxine Sodium
182
Amlodipine Besylate
174
Lisinopril
157
Atorvastatin Calcium
138
Metformin Hcl Er
Metformin Hcl
90
Chlorthalidone
89
Metoprolol Succinate
88
Gabapentin
78
Potassium Chloride
72
Valsartan
72

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

Obstetrics Physician Overview

How DAVID KERR, MD fits within the Obstetrics Physician landscape nationally.

1,402
Obstetrics Physician Providers in US
54
States with Obstetrics Physician
319
Avg Claims per Provider

DAVID KERR, MD's 3,009 claims are above the specialty average of 319.

Nearby Obstetrics Physician Providers in Texas

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

Compare Obstetrics Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DAVID KERR, MD's specialty?
DAVID KERR, MD specializes in Obstetrics Physician and practices in SNYDER, Texas. Credentials: MD.
How much does DAVID KERR, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DAVID KERR, MD wrote 3,009 Medicare Part D claims totaling $299K in drug costs for 266 beneficiaries.
What is DAVID KERR, MD's Medicare quality score?
DAVID KERR, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 82.2317/100 (Quality: 67.694). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is DAVID KERR, MD located?
DAVID KERR, MD is located at 1700 COGDELL BLVD, SNYDER, TX, 79549. Phone: (325) 573-1300.
What is DAVID KERR, MD's NPI number?
DAVID KERR, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396957155, issued on 05/04/2007.
Does DAVID KERR, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DAVID KERR, MD's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $253K in brand drug costs.
Does DAVID KERR, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, DAVID KERR, MD had 13 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.4%.
How many Obstetrics Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,402 Obstetrics Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Obstetrics Physician provider writes 319 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DAVID KERR, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DAVID KERR, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Amlodipine Besylate, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DAVID KERR, MD accept Medicare?
DAVID KERR, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,009 Part D claims and 266 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DAVID KERR, MD's credentials?
DAVID KERR, MD's NPI is 1396957155 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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