2026 NPPES data Obesity Medicine (Obstetrics & Gynecology) Physician NPI 1437153400 MD
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EDWARD SHOEMAKER, MD

Obesity Medicine (Obstetrics & Gynecology) Physician in CORPUS CHRISTI, 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
278
Medicare Part D claims · 47 beneficiaries · Obesity Medicine (Obstetrics & Gynecology) Physician avg: 278
Generic prescribing
81%
generic claims · 19% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

EDWARD SHOEMAKER, MD filed 278 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Obesity Medicine (Obstetrics & Gynecology) Physician in CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, prescribing 81% generic.

278
Part D claims, 2023
81%
generic prescribing

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EDWARD SHOEMAKER, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

278 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

EDWARD SHOEMAKER, 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 EDWARD SHOEMAKER, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/08/2005

NPI 1437153400

Primary specialty

Obesity Medicine (Obstetrics & Gynecology) Physician

Rare

23 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

278 0% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 278

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Obesity Medicine (Obstetrics & Gynecology) Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Obesity Medicine (Obstetrics & Gynecology) Physician share within Texas

1. Obesity Medicine (Obstetrics & Gynecology) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Obesity Medicine (Obstetrics & Gynecology) Physician share within Texas

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Obesity Medicine (Obstetrics & Gynecology) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Obesity Medicine (Obstetrics & Gynecology) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Obesity Medicine (Obstetrics & Gynecology) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Obesity Medicine (Obstetrics & Gynecology) 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).

EDWARD SHOEMAKER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Obesity Medicine (Obstetrics & Gynecology) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 7121 S SPID DR, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX, 78412, with a listed phone of (361) 993-6000. NPI 1437153400 was issued on 06/08/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SHOEMAKER 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 278 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 47 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $45K in drug spend, split 19% brand-name and 81% 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.

Obesity Medicine (Obstetrics & Gynecology) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 23 enrolled providers across 15 states and an average of 278 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

7121 S SPID DR
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78412

Provider Details

NPI 1437153400
Specialty Obesity Medicine (Obstetrics & Gynecology) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/08/2005

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 EDWARD SHOEMAKER, MD. To verify EDWARD SHOEMAKER, 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

EDWARD SHOEMAKER, MD — brand share 19.0%
Specialty average (est.)

19% brand-name claims vs 81% generic, on 278 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.

278
Total Claims
$45K
Total Drug Cost
47
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
422
Total Day Supply
11,792
Brand vs Generic
19% brand / 81% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$35K
Generic Drug Cost
$9K
Antibiotic Claims
11

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.90

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What EDWARD SHOEMAKER, 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
Estradiol
55
Clobetasol Propionate
20
Ozempic
Semaglutide
13
Promethazine Hcl
12
Mounjaro
Tirzepatide
11
Armour Thyroid
"Thyroid
N/A
Progesterone
"Progesterone
N/A

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

Obesity Medicine (Obstetrics & Gynecology) Physician Overview

How EDWARD SHOEMAKER, MD fits within the Obesity Medicine (Obstetrics & Gynecology) Physician landscape nationally.

23
Obesity Medicine (Obstetrics & Gynecology) Physician Providers in US
15
States with Obesity Medicine (Obstetrics & Gynecology) Physician
278
Avg Claims per Provider

EDWARD SHOEMAKER, MD's 278 claims are below the specialty average of 278.

Nearby Obesity Medicine (Obstetrics & Gynecology) Physician Providers in Texas

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

Compare Obesity Medicine (Obstetrics & Gynecology) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is EDWARD SHOEMAKER, MD's specialty?
EDWARD SHOEMAKER, MD specializes in Obesity Medicine (Obstetrics & Gynecology) Physician and practices in CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas. Credentials: MD.
How much does EDWARD SHOEMAKER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, EDWARD SHOEMAKER, MD wrote 278 Medicare Part D claims totaling $45K in drug costs for 47 beneficiaries.
Where is EDWARD SHOEMAKER, MD located?
EDWARD SHOEMAKER, MD is located at 7121 S SPID DR, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX, 78412. Phone: (361) 993-6000.
What is EDWARD SHOEMAKER, MD's NPI number?
EDWARD SHOEMAKER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437153400, issued on 06/08/2005.
Does EDWARD SHOEMAKER, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
EDWARD SHOEMAKER, MD's prescribing is 19% brand-name and 81% generic drugs by claim count, with $35K in brand drug costs.
How many Obesity Medicine (Obstetrics & Gynecology) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 23 Obesity Medicine (Obstetrics & Gynecology) Physician providers across 15 states in the US. The average Obesity Medicine (Obstetrics & Gynecology) Physician provider writes 278 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does EDWARD SHOEMAKER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, EDWARD SHOEMAKER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Estradiol, Clobetasol Propionate, Ozempic. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does EDWARD SHOEMAKER, MD accept Medicare?
EDWARD SHOEMAKER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 278 Part D claims and 47 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify EDWARD SHOEMAKER, MD's credentials?
EDWARD SHOEMAKER, MD's NPI is 1437153400 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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