2026 NPPES data Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician NPI 1437256815 M.D.
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DOMINIQUE VANDE MAELE, M.D.

Colon & Rectal Surgery 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
348
Medicare Part D claims · 249 beneficiaries · Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician avg: 196
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
98.6871/100
▲ 16 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$34.51
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: DOMINIQUE VANDE MAELE, M.D. is a Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BROWNSVILLE, Texas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 348 claims across 249 beneficiaries — 9% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 98.6871/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $34.51 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: DOMINIQUE VANDE MAELE, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 98.6871 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 348 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)

DOMINIQUE VANDE MAELE, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

DOMINIQUE VANDE MAELE, M.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/20/2006

NPI 1437256815

Primary specialty

Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician

Niche

1,608 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

348 78% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 196

MIPS final score

98.6871/100 15.587100000000007% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician share within Texas

1. Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician share within Texas

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

DOMINIQUE VANDE MAELE, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
98.6871/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician) — 98.6871/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%98.7%
MIPS final score (Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician) — 98.6871/100 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).

DOMINIQUE VANDE MAELE, M.D. is a Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician provider practicing in BROWNSVILLE, Texas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1437256815. 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.

DOMINIQUE VANDE MAELE, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 100B E ALTON GLOOR BLVD, BROWNSVILLE, TX, 78526, with a listed phone of (956) 350-3901. NPI 1437256815 was issued on 09/20/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what VANDE MAELE 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 348 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 249 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $6K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count. 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 98.6871/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 90), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,608 enrolled providers across 50 states and an average of 196 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

100B E ALTON GLOOR BLVD
BROWNSVILLE, TX 78526

Provider Details

NPI 1437256815
Specialty Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/20/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

98.6871
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
90
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DOMINIQUE VANDE MAELE, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

BROWNSVILLE SURGERY PLLC
BROWNSVILLE, TX

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

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 DOMINIQUE VANDE MAELE, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$35

Largest payer

INTUITIVE SURGICAL, 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 DOMINIQUE VANDE MAELE, M.D.. To verify DOMINIQUE VANDE MAELE, 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 · Generic-heavy

DOMINIQUE VANDE MAELE, M.D. — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 348 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.

348
Total Claims
$6K
Total Drug Cost
249
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
490
Total Day Supply
8,796
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$637
Generic Drug Cost
$6K
Antibiotic Claims
34

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.46
Gender Split
58% female / 42% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Pantoprazole Sodium
65
Ibuprofen
54
Sucralfate
36
Metronidazole
14
Clarithromycin
12
Gavilyte-G
"Peg3350/Sod Sulf
N/A
Peg-3350 And Electrolytes
"Peg3350/Sod Sulf
N/A

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

Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician Overview

How DOMINIQUE VANDE MAELE, M.D. fits within the Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

1,608
Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician Providers in US
50
States with Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician
196
Avg Claims per Provider

DOMINIQUE VANDE MAELE, M.D.'s 348 claims are above the specialty average of 196.

Nearby Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician Providers in Texas

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

Compare Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DOMINIQUE VANDE MAELE, M.D.'s specialty?
DOMINIQUE VANDE MAELE, M.D. specializes in Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician and practices in BROWNSVILLE, Texas. Credentials: M.D..
How much does DOMINIQUE VANDE MAELE, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DOMINIQUE VANDE MAELE, M.D. wrote 348 Medicare Part D claims totaling $6K in drug costs for 249 beneficiaries.
What is DOMINIQUE VANDE MAELE, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
DOMINIQUE VANDE MAELE, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 98.6871/100 (Quality: 90). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is DOMINIQUE VANDE MAELE, M.D. located?
DOMINIQUE VANDE MAELE, M.D. is located at 100B E ALTON GLOOR BLVD, BROWNSVILLE, TX, 78526. Phone: (956) 350-3901.
What is DOMINIQUE VANDE MAELE, M.D.'s NPI number?
DOMINIQUE VANDE MAELE, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437256815, issued on 09/20/2006.
Does DOMINIQUE VANDE MAELE, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DOMINIQUE VANDE MAELE, M.D.'s prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $637 in brand drug costs.
How many Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,608 Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician providers across 50 states in the US. The average Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician provider writes 196 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DOMINIQUE VANDE MAELE, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DOMINIQUE VANDE MAELE, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Pantoprazole Sodium, Ibuprofen, Sucralfate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DOMINIQUE VANDE MAELE, M.D. accept Medicare?
DOMINIQUE VANDE MAELE, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 348 Part D claims and 249 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DOMINIQUE VANDE MAELE, M.D.'s credentials?
DOMINIQUE VANDE MAELE, M.D.'s NPI is 1437256815 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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