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DESI CANALS, MD

Family Medicine Physician in MISSION, 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
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 612 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
79%
generic claims · 21% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$24.08
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

DESI CANALS, MD filed 4,506 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in MISSION, Texas, prescribing 79% generic.

5K
Part D claims, 2023
79%
generic prescribing
$24.08
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

DESI CANALS, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

4,506 Top 7% higher than 93% 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%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. 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-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

DESI CANALS, 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).

What does the federal data show about DESI CANALS, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/07/2006

NPI 1851460695

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

4,506 32% 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).

DESI CANALS, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1112 E GRIFFIN PKWY STE A, MISSION, TX, 78572, with a listed phone of (956) 584-0100. NPI 1851460695 was issued on 11/07/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CANALS 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 4,506 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 612 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $576K in drug spend, split 21% brand-name and 79% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.3%. 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.

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

1112 E GRIFFIN PKWY STE A
MISSION, TX 78572

Provider Details

NPI 1851460695
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/07/2006

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 DESI CANALS, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$24

Largest payer

Optinose US, 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 DESI CANALS, MD. To verify DESI CANALS, 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

DESI CANALS, MD — brand share 21.0%
Specialty average (est.)

21% brand-name claims vs 79% generic, on 4,506 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.

4,506
Total Claims
$576K
Total Drug Cost
612
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
8,422
Total Day Supply
225,896
Brand vs Generic
21% brand / 79% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$495K
Generic Drug Cost
$78K
Opioid Claims
12 (0.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
224

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.79
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male
Age Distribution
<65: 71, 65-74: 292, 75-84: 182, 85+: 67

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What DESI CANALS, 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
Arexvy
Rsvpref3 Antigen/As01e/Pf
238
Atorvastatin Calcium
223
Shingrix
Varicella-Zoster Ge/As01b/Pf
201
Metformin Hcl
164
Losartan Potassium
158
Levothyroxine Sodium
142
Omeprazole
132
Lisinopril
119
Ibuprofen
112
Amlodipine Besylate
101

* 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 DESI CANALS, MD 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

DESI CANALS, MD's 4,506 claims are above 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 CANALS.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DESI CANALS, MD's specialty?
DESI CANALS, MD specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in MISSION, Texas. Credentials: MD.
How much does DESI CANALS, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DESI CANALS, MD wrote 4,506 Medicare Part D claims totaling $576K in drug costs for 612 beneficiaries.
Where is DESI CANALS, MD located?
DESI CANALS, MD is located at 1112 E GRIFFIN PKWY STE A, MISSION, TX, 78572. Phone: (956) 584-0100.
What is DESI CANALS, MD's NPI number?
DESI CANALS, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851460695, issued on 11/07/2006.
Does DESI CANALS, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DESI CANALS, MD's prescribing is 21% brand-name and 79% generic drugs by claim count, with $495K in brand drug costs.
Does DESI CANALS, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, DESI CANALS, MD had 12 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.3%.
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 DESI CANALS, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DESI CANALS, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Arexvy, Atorvastatin Calcium, Shingrix. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DESI CANALS, MD accept Medicare?
DESI CANALS, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,506 Part D claims and 612 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DESI CANALS, MD's credentials?
DESI CANALS, MD's NPI is 1851460695 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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