NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Urology Physician NPI 1477996585 M.D.
Verify on CMS → Desmond Adamu, M.D.
Urology Physician in McAllen, Texas.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 13,350 in Urology Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 466 beneficiaries · Urology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$355.81
17 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Desmond Adamu, M.D. filed 1,688 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Urology Physician in McAllen, Texas, prescribing 88% generic.
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 88%
- generic prescribing
- $355.81
- 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.
Desmond Adamu, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,688 Top 18% higher than 82% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Desmond Adamu, M.D. 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 Desmond Adamu, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Urology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,688 32% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Texas
How Urology Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Urology Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Desmond Adamu, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Urology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1200 E SAVANNAH AVE STE 18, McAllen, TX, 78503, with a listed phone of (956) 230-6696. NPI 1477996585 was issued on 04/09/2013.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,688 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 466 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $816K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count.
Urology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 13,350 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,280 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1477996585 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Urology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 04/09/2013 |
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 Desmond Adamu, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$356
Largest payer
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, 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 Desmond Adamu, M.D.. To verify Desmond Adamu, 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
Desmond Adamu, M.D. - brand share 12.0%
Urology Physician average
12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 1,688 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.
1,688
Total Claims
$816K
Total Drug Cost
466
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 2,902
- Total Day Supply
- 70,642
- Brand vs Generic
- 12% brand / 88% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $770K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $46K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 824
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.29
- Gender Split
- 31% female / 69% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 48, 65-74: 223, 75-84: 148, 85+: 47
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Desmond Adamu, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Tamsulosin Hcl
Tamsulosin Hcl
223 claims
- Finasteride
Finasteride
186 claims
- Ciprofloxacin Hcl
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
148 claims
- Amoxicillin-Clavul…
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
146 claims
- Nitrofurantoin Mon…
Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro
115 claims
- Gentamicin Sulfate
Gentamicin Sulfate
110 claims
- Estradiol 73
Estradiol
73 claims
- Cephalexin 66
Cephalexin
66 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 223 |
| Finasteride | 186 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 148 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 146 |
| Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst | 115 |
| Gentamicin Sulfate | 110 |
| Estradiol | 73 |
| Cephalexin | 66 |
| Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim | 63 |
| Levofloxacin | 62 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Urology Physician Overview
How Desmond Adamu, M.D. fits within the Urology Physician landscape nationally.
13,350
Urology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Urology Physician
1,280
Avg Claims per Provider
Desmond Adamu, M.D.'s 1,688 claims are above the specialty average of 1,280.
Nearby Urology Physician Providers in Texas
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Texas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Adamu.
Dr. Scott Aarons
MD
Baytown, TX
Dr. Harrison Abrahams
MD
Arlington, TX
Dr. Sujeet Acharya
MD
Dallas, TX
Dr. Achankeng Afiadata
M.D.
Lubbock, TX
Dr. Monty Aghazadeh
MD
Houston, TX
Compare Urology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Texas medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Desmond Adamu, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Desmond Adamu, M.D. specializes in Urology Physician and practices in McAllen, Texas. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Desmond Adamu, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Desmond Adamu, M.D. wrote 1,688 Medicare Part D claims totaling $816K in drug costs for 466 beneficiaries.
Where is Desmond Adamu, M.D. located? ▼
Desmond Adamu, M.D. is located at 1200 E SAVANNAH AVE STE 18, McAllen, TX, 78503. Phone: (956) 230-6696.
What is Desmond Adamu, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Desmond Adamu, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477996585, issued on 04/09/2013.
Does Desmond Adamu, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Desmond Adamu, M.D.'s prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $770K in brand drug costs.
How many Urology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 13,350 Urology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Urology Physician provider writes 1,280 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Desmond Adamu, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Desmond Adamu, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Tamsulosin Hcl, Finasteride, Ciprofloxacin Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Desmond Adamu, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Desmond Adamu, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,688 Part D claims and 466 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Desmond Adamu, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Desmond Adamu, M.D.'s NPI is 1477996585 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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