2026 NPPES data Research Study Specialist NPI 1851617658 MD
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GUILLERMO CAZARES, MD

Research Study Specialist in ODESSA, 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
375
Medicare Part D claims · 224 beneficiaries · Research Study Specialist avg: 601
What the federal data reveals: GUILLERMO CAZARES, MD is a Research Study Specialist ([object Object]) practicing in ODESSA, Texas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 375 claims across 224 beneficiaries .

What stands out: GUILLERMO CAZARES, MD filed 375 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across ODESSA, Texas. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

GUILLERMO CAZARES, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/19/2010

NPI 1851617658

Primary specialty

Research Study Specialist

Rare

472 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

375 38% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 601

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Research Study Specialist compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Research Study Specialist share within Texas

1. Research Study Specialist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Research Study Specialist share within Texas

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Research Study Specialist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Research Study Specialist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Research Study Specialist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Research Study Specialist) — 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.

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GUILLERMO CAZARES, MD is a Research Study Specialist provider practicing in ODESSA, Texas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1851617658. 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.

GUILLERMO CAZARES, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Research Study Specialist provider holding MD credentials at 701 W 5TH ST, ODESSA, TX, 79763, with a listed phone of (432) 703-5238. NPI 1851617658 was issued on 04/19/2010. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CAZARES 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 375 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 224 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $6K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 8.3%. 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.

Research Study Specialist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 472 enrolled providers across 41 states and an average of 601 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

701 W 5TH ST
ODESSA, TX 79763

Provider Details

NPI 1851617658
Specialty Research Study Specialist
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/19/2010

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where GUILLERMO CAZARES, MD 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.

HOSPITALIST MEDICINE PHYSICIANS OF TEXAS - HOUSTON, PLLC
EL PASO, TX
SOUND PHYSICIANS EMERGENCY MEDICINE OF TEXAS PLLC
LUBBOCK, 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).

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 GUILLERMO CAZARES, MD. To verify GUILLERMO CAZARES, 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

375
Total Claims
$6K
Total Drug Cost
224
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
379
Total Day Supply
3,588
Generic Drug Cost
$4K
Opioid Claims
31 (8.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
101

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.56
Gender Split
63% female / 38% male
Age Distribution
<65: 46, 65-74: 102, 75-84: 55, 85+: 21

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron
37
Methocarbamol
29
Cephalexin
26
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
19
Prednisone
19
Diclofenac Sodium
18
Dicyclomine Hcl
16
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
16
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
14
Acetaminophen-Codeine
Acetaminophen With Codeine
13

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

Research Study Specialist Overview

How GUILLERMO CAZARES, MD fits within the Research Study Specialist landscape nationally.

472
Research Study Specialist Providers in US
41
States with Research Study Specialist
601
Avg Claims per Provider

GUILLERMO CAZARES, MD's 375 claims are below the specialty average of 601.

Nearby Research Study Specialist Providers in Texas

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

Compare Research Study Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GUILLERMO CAZARES, MD's specialty?
GUILLERMO CAZARES, MD specializes in Research Study Specialist and practices in ODESSA, Texas. Credentials: MD.
How much does GUILLERMO CAZARES, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, GUILLERMO CAZARES, MD wrote 375 Medicare Part D claims totaling $6K in drug costs for 224 beneficiaries.
Where is GUILLERMO CAZARES, MD located?
GUILLERMO CAZARES, MD is located at 701 W 5TH ST, ODESSA, TX, 79763. Phone: (432) 703-5238.
What is GUILLERMO CAZARES, MD's NPI number?
GUILLERMO CAZARES, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851617658, issued on 04/19/2010.
Does GUILLERMO CAZARES, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, GUILLERMO CAZARES, MD had 31 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 8.3%.
How many Research Study Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 472 Research Study Specialist providers across 41 states in the US. The average Research Study Specialist provider writes 601 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does GUILLERMO CAZARES, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, GUILLERMO CAZARES, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ondansetron Odt, Methocarbamol, Cephalexin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does GUILLERMO CAZARES, MD accept Medicare?
GUILLERMO CAZARES, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 375 Part D claims and 224 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify GUILLERMO CAZARES, MD's credentials?
GUILLERMO CAZARES, MD's NPI is 1851617658 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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