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2026 NPPES data Rheumatology Physician NPI 1457344202 M. D.
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Rheumatology Physician in Houston, 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 6,181 in Rheumatology 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 598 beneficiaries · Rheumatology Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 17% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
85.6/100
▲ 2 pts above national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Industry payments
$184.9
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
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
Holly Jones, M. D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 85.6/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 3,229 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 85.6/100
- MIPS score · +2 vs avg
- 3K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 83%
- 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.
Holly Jones, M. D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
86 49th percentile higher than 49% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Holly Jones, M. D. sits
This provider among rheumatology physician peers
Across the 2,181 rheumatology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Holly Jones, M. D. writes more Part D claims than 75% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 53% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one rheumatology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Holly Jones, M. D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Holly Jones, M. D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting - 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 Holly Jones, M. D.?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Rheumatology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
3,229 57% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
85.6/100 2.5 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Texas
How Rheumatology Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Holly Jones, M. D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Rheumatology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 85.6/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Rheumatology Physician) - 85.6/100 vs national avg 83.1
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).
Holly Jones, M. D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Rheumatology Physician provider holding M. D. credentials at 7401 MAIN ST, Houston, TX, 77030, with a listed phone of (713) 799-2300. NPI 1457344202 was issued on 08/26/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 3,229 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 598 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3.7 million in drug spend, split 17% brand-name and 83% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.2%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 85.6/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 73.8), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Rheumatology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,181 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 2,054 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 | 1457344202 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Rheumatology Physician |
| Credentials | M. D. |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 08/26/2005 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
85.5983
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
73.815
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Individual
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 Holly Jones, M. D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$185
Largest payer
Amgen 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 Holly Jones, M. D.. To verify Holly Jones, 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 · Typical
Holly Jones, M. D. - brand share 17.0%
Rheumatology Physician average
17% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 3,229 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.
3,229
Total Claims
$3.7M
Total Drug Cost
598
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 6,952
- Total Day Supply
- 203,079
- Brand vs Generic
- 17% brand / 83% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $3.5M
- Generic Drug Cost
- $197K
- Opioid Claims
- 38 (1.2% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.48
- Gender Split
- 78% female / 22% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 70, 65-74: 331, 75-84: 169, 85+: 28
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Holly Jones, M. D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Hydroxychloroquine…
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate
877 claims
- Prednisone
Prednisone
471 claims
- Methotrexate 344
Methotrexate
344 claims
- Leflunomide 214
Leflunomide
214 claims
- Mycophenolate Mofe… 143
Mycophenolate Mofetil
143 claims
- Humira(Cf) Pen 124
Humira(Cf) Pen
124 claims
- Cevimeline Hcl 86
Cevimeline Hcl
86 claims
- Folic Acid 84
Folic Acid
84 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 877 |
| Prednisone | 471 |
| Methotrexate Methotrexate Sodium | 344 |
| Leflunomide | 214 |
| Mycophenolate Mofetil | 143 |
| Humira(Cf) Pen Adalimumab | 124 |
| Cevimeline Hcl | 86 |
| Folic Acid | 84 |
| Allopurinol | 73 |
| Meloxicam | 70 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Rheumatology Physician Overview
How Holly Jones, M. D. fits within the Rheumatology Physician landscape nationally.
6,181
Rheumatology Physician Providers in US
52
States with Rheumatology Physician
2,054
Avg Claims per Provider
Holly Jones, M. D.'s 3,229 claims are above the specialty average of 2,054.
Nearby Rheumatology Physician Providers in Texas
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Texas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Jones.
Dr. Michael Abel
MD
Fredericksburg, TX
Dr. Tareq Abou-Khamis
M.D.
Houston, TX
Dr. Robert Abresch
M.D.
El Paso, TX
Dr. Sampada Acharya
MD
Fort Worth, TX
Dr. Waffiyah Afridi
M.D.
Farmers Branch, TX
Compare Rheumatology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Holly Jones, M. D.'s specialty? ▼
Holly Jones, M. D. specializes in Rheumatology Physician and practices in Houston, Texas. Credentials: M. D..
How much does Holly Jones, M. D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Holly Jones, M. D. wrote 3,229 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3.7M in drug costs for 598 beneficiaries.
What is Holly Jones, M. D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Holly Jones, M. D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 85.6/100 (Quality: 73.8). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Holly Jones, M. D. located? ▼
Holly Jones, M. D. is located at 7401 MAIN ST, Houston, TX, 77030. Phone: (713) 799-2300.
What is Holly Jones, M. D.'s NPI number? ▼
Holly Jones, M. D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457344202, issued on 08/26/2005.
Does Holly Jones, M. D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Holly Jones, M. D.'s prescribing is 17% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $3.5M in brand drug costs.
Does Holly Jones, M. D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Holly Jones, M. D. had 38 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.2%.
How many Rheumatology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 6,181 Rheumatology Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Rheumatology Physician provider writes 2,054 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Holly Jones, M. D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Holly Jones, M. D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate, Prednisone, Methotrexate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Holly Jones, M. D. accept Medicare? ▼
Holly Jones, M. D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,229 Part D claims and 598 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Holly Jones, M. D.'s credentials? ▼
Holly Jones, M. D.'s NPI is 1457344202 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
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.
- 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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