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2026 NPPES data Pulmonary Disease Physician NPI 1275633745 D.O.
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Pulmonary Disease Physician in Arlington, 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 9,323 in Pulmonary Disease 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
211
Medicare Part D claims · 40 beneficiaries · Pulmonary Disease Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
56%
generic claims · 44% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
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
Francis Tacka, D.O. filed 211 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pulmonary Disease Physician in Arlington, Texas, prescribing 56% generic.
- 211
- Part D claims, 2023
- 56%
- generic prescribing
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.
Francis Tacka, D.O.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
211 49th percentile higher than 49% 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)
Francis Tacka, D.O. 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 Francis Tacka, D.O.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Pulmonary Disease Physician
Medicare Part D claims
211 86% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Texas
How Pulmonary Disease 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 Pulmonary Disease 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).
Francis Tacka, D.O. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider holding D.O. credentials at 3148 MATLOCK RD, Arlington, TX, 76015, with a listed phone of (972) 988-0844. NPI 1275633745 was issued on 09/25/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 211 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 40 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $74K in drug spend, split 44% brand-name and 56% generic by claim count.
Pulmonary Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 9,323 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 1,457 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 | 1275633745 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Pulmonary Disease Physician |
| Credentials | D.O. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 09/25/2006 |
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 Francis Tacka, D.O.. To verify Francis Tacka, D.O.'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 · Above average
Francis Tacka, D.O. - brand share 44.0%
Pulmonary Disease Physician average
44% brand-name claims vs 56% generic, on 211 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.
211
Total Claims
$74K
Total Drug Cost
40
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 392
- Total Day Supply
- 11,428
- Brand vs Generic
- 44% brand / 56% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $65K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $10K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 77.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.44
- Gender Split
- 65% female / 35% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Francis Tacka, D.O. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Montelukast Sodium
Montelukast Sodium
60 claims
- Albuterol Sulfate … 20
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
20 claims
- Trelegy Ellipta 17
Trelegy Ellipta
17 claims
- Theophylline Er 16
Theophylline Er
16 claims
- Wixela Inhub 14
Wixela Inhub
14 claims
- Breo Ellipta 13
Breo Ellipta
13 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Montelukast Sodium | 60 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa Albuterol Sulfate | 20 |
| Trelegy Ellipta Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter | 17 |
| Theophylline Er Theophylline Anhydrous | 16 |
| Wixela Inhub Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol | 14 |
| Breo Ellipta Fluticasone/Vilanterol | 13 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Pulmonary Disease Physician Overview
How Francis Tacka, D.O. fits within the Pulmonary Disease Physician landscape nationally.
9,323
Pulmonary Disease Physician Providers in US
53
States with Pulmonary Disease Physician
1,457
Avg Claims per Provider
Francis Tacka, D.O.'s 211 claims are below the specialty average of 1,457.
Nearby Pulmonary Disease Physician Providers in Texas
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Texas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Tacka.
Dr. Qammar Abbas
M.D.
Wylie, TX
Dr. Mohamed Abdalla
MD
San Antonio, TX
Dr. Emran Abu Atherah
M.D
Webster, TX
Dr. Bruce Ackerman
D.O.
Garland, TX
Dr. Mari Adachi
MD
Plano, TX
Compare Pulmonary Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- 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 Francis Tacka, D.O.'s specialty? ▼
Francis Tacka, D.O. specializes in Pulmonary Disease Physician and practices in Arlington, Texas. Credentials: D.O..
How much does Francis Tacka, D.O. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Francis Tacka, D.O. wrote 211 Medicare Part D claims totaling $74K in drug costs for 40 beneficiaries.
Where is Francis Tacka, D.O. located? ▼
Francis Tacka, D.O. is located at 3148 MATLOCK RD, Arlington, TX, 76015. Phone: (972) 988-0844.
What is Francis Tacka, D.O.'s NPI number? ▼
Francis Tacka, D.O.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275633745, issued on 09/25/2006.
Does Francis Tacka, D.O. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Francis Tacka, D.O.'s prescribing is 44% brand-name and 56% generic drugs by claim count, with $65K in brand drug costs.
How many Pulmonary Disease Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 9,323 Pulmonary Disease Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Pulmonary Disease Physician provider writes 1,457 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Francis Tacka, D.O. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Francis Tacka, D.O.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Montelukast Sodium, Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, Trelegy Ellipta. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Francis Tacka, D.O. accept Medicare? ▼
Francis Tacka, D.O. appears in CMS Medicare data with 211 Part D claims and 40 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Francis Tacka, D.O.'s credentials? ▼
Francis Tacka, D.O.'s NPI is 1275633745 with credentials D.O.. 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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