2026 NPPES data Hepatology Physician NPI 1174551766 M.D.
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FRED POORDAD, M.D.

Hepatology Physician in SAN ANTONIO, 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
504
Medicare Part D claims · 140 beneficiaries · Hepatology Physician avg: 803
Generic prescribing
60%
generic claims · 40% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$51.53
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

FRED POORDAD, M.D. filed 504 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Hepatology Physician in SAN ANTONIO, Texas, prescribing 60% generic.

504
Part D claims, 2023
60%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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.

FRED POORDAD, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

504 Top 34% higher than 66% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 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

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 certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

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

What does the federal data show about FRED POORDAD, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/30/2006

NPI 1174551766

Primary specialty

Hepatology Physician

Rare

281 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

504 37% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 803

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Hepatology Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Hepatology Physician share within Texas

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

FRED POORDAD, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hepatology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 607 CAMDEN ST STE 108, SAN ANTONIO, TX, 78215, with a listed phone of (210) 253-3426. NPI 1174551766 was issued on 06/30/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what POORDAD 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 504 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 140 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $782K in drug spend, split 40% brand-name and 60% 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.

Hepatology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 281 enrolled providers across 36 states and an average of 803 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

607 CAMDEN ST STE 108
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78215

Provider Details

NPI 1174551766
Specialty Hepatology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/30/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where FRED POORDAD, 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.

TEXAS LIVER CONSULTANTS PA
CORPUS CHRISTI, 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 FRED POORDAD, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$52

Largest payer

Mallinckrodt Hospital Products 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 FRED POORDAD, M.D.. To verify FRED POORDAD, 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 · Above average

FRED POORDAD, M.D. — brand share 40.0%
Specialty average (est.)

40% brand-name claims vs 60% generic, on 504 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.

504
Total Claims
$782K
Total Drug Cost
140
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
674
Total Day Supply
19,646
Brand vs Generic
40% brand / 60% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$773K
Generic Drug Cost
$10K
Antibiotic Claims
61

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
3.31
Gender Split
55% female / 45% male
Age Distribution
<65: 37, 65-74: 85, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What FRED POORDAD, 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
Furosemide
63
Spironolactone
59
Xifaxan
Rifaximin
56
Carvedilol
46
Lactulose
43
Mounjaro
Tirzepatide
25
Tacrolimus
21
Ursodiol
19
Nifedipine Er
Nifedipine
15
Rinvoq
Upadacitinib
13

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

Hepatology Physician Overview

How FRED POORDAD, M.D. fits within the Hepatology Physician landscape nationally.

281
Hepatology Physician Providers in US
36
States with Hepatology Physician
803
Avg Claims per Provider

FRED POORDAD, M.D.'s 504 claims are below the specialty average of 803.

Nearby Hepatology Physician Providers in Texas

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

Compare Hepatology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FRED POORDAD, M.D.'s specialty?
FRED POORDAD, M.D. specializes in Hepatology Physician and practices in SAN ANTONIO, Texas. Credentials: M.D..
How much does FRED POORDAD, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, FRED POORDAD, M.D. wrote 504 Medicare Part D claims totaling $782K in drug costs for 140 beneficiaries.
Where is FRED POORDAD, M.D. located?
FRED POORDAD, M.D. is located at 607 CAMDEN ST STE 108, SAN ANTONIO, TX, 78215. Phone: (210) 253-3426.
What is FRED POORDAD, M.D.'s NPI number?
FRED POORDAD, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174551766, issued on 06/30/2006.
Does FRED POORDAD, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
FRED POORDAD, M.D.'s prescribing is 40% brand-name and 60% generic drugs by claim count, with $773K in brand drug costs.
How many Hepatology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 281 Hepatology Physician providers across 36 states in the US. The average Hepatology Physician provider writes 803 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does FRED POORDAD, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, FRED POORDAD, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Furosemide, Spironolactone, Xifaxan. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does FRED POORDAD, M.D. accept Medicare?
FRED POORDAD, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 504 Part D claims and 140 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify FRED POORDAD, M.D.'s credentials?
FRED POORDAD, M.D.'s NPI is 1174551766 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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