2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1265679625 M.D.
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DIANA CARUBBA, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician in BROWNSVILLE, 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
15K
Medicare Part D claims · 2K beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

DIANA CARUBBA, M.D. filed 14,985 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Internal Medicine Physician in BROWNSVILLE, Texas, prescribing 87% generic.

15K
Part D claims, 2023
87%
generic prescribing

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DIANA CARUBBA, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

14,985 Top 2% higher than 98% 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)

DIANA CARUBBA, 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 DIANA CARUBBA, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/07/2009

NPI 1265679625

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

14,985 452% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Texas

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Internal Medicine Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Internal 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).

DIANA CARUBBA, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 130 UPTOWN AVE, BROWNSVILLE, TX, 78520, with a listed phone of (956) 621-4946. NPI 1265679625 was issued on 01/07/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CARUBBA 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 14,985 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 1,584 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2.8 million in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.2%. 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.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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

130 UPTOWN AVE
BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520

Provider Details

NPI 1265679625
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 01/07/2009

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 DIANA CARUBBA, M.D.. To verify DIANA CARUBBA, 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

DIANA CARUBBA, M.D. — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 14,985 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.

14,985
Total Claims
$2.8M
Total Drug Cost
1,584
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
40,039
Total Day Supply
1,188,974
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$2.4M
Generic Drug Cost
$302K
Opioid Claims
37 (0.2% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
142

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.01
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male
Age Distribution
<65: 121, 65-74: 791, 75-84: 541, 85+: 131

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What DIANA CARUBBA, 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
1,322
Metformin Hcl
774
Lisinopril
768
Losartan Potassium
750
Amlodipine Besylate
538
Rosuvastatin Calcium
494
Levothyroxine Sodium
451
Pravastatin Sodium
434
Omeprazole
365
Hydrochlorothiazide
335

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

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How DIANA CARUBBA, M.D. fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

DIANA CARUBBA, M.D.'s 14,985 claims are above the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Texas

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DIANA CARUBBA, M.D.'s specialty?
DIANA CARUBBA, M.D. specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in BROWNSVILLE, Texas. Credentials: M.D..
How much does DIANA CARUBBA, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DIANA CARUBBA, M.D. wrote 14,985 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2.8M in drug costs for 1,584 beneficiaries.
Where is DIANA CARUBBA, M.D. located?
DIANA CARUBBA, M.D. is located at 130 UPTOWN AVE, BROWNSVILLE, TX, 78520. Phone: (956) 621-4946.
What is DIANA CARUBBA, M.D.'s NPI number?
DIANA CARUBBA, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265679625, issued on 01/07/2009.
Does DIANA CARUBBA, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DIANA CARUBBA, M.D.'s prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $2.4M in brand drug costs.
Does DIANA CARUBBA, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, DIANA CARUBBA, M.D. had 37 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.2%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DIANA CARUBBA, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DIANA CARUBBA, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Metformin Hcl, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DIANA CARUBBA, M.D. accept Medicare?
DIANA CARUBBA, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 14,985 Part D claims and 1,584 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DIANA CARUBBA, M.D.'s credentials?
DIANA CARUBBA, M.D.'s NPI is 1265679625 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.
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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