2026 NPPES data Rheumatology Physician NPI 1962484832 MD
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JOSE DEL GIUDICE, MD

Rheumatology Physician in LUBBOCK, 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
515
Medicare Part D claims · 210 beneficiaries · Rheumatology Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

JOSE DEL GIUDICE, MD filed 515 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Rheumatology Physician in LUBBOCK, Texas, prescribing 91% generic.

515
Part D claims, 2023
91%
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.

JOSE DEL GIUDICE, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

515 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)

JOSE DEL GIUDICE, MD 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 JOSE DEL GIUDICE, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/16/2005

NPI 1962484832

Primary specialty

Rheumatology Physician

Mid-sized

6,181 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

515 75% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,054

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Rheumatology Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Rheumatology Physician share within Texas

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

JOSE DEL GIUDICE, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Rheumatology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 5220 80TH ST, LUBBOCK, TX, 79424, with a listed phone of (806) 771-2400. NPI 1962484832 was issued on 11/16/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DEL GIUDICE 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 515 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 210 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $190K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.9%. 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.

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

5220 80TH ST
LUBBOCK, TX 79424

Provider Details

NPI 1962484832
Specialty Rheumatology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/16/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JOSE DEL GIUDICE, 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.

ST JOSEPH HOSPITAL
★★★☆☆ 3/5
BANGOR, ME
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 200001

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 JOSE DEL GIUDICE, MD. To verify JOSE DEL GIUDICE, 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 · Generic-heavy

JOSE DEL GIUDICE, MD — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 515 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.

515
Total Claims
$190K
Total Drug Cost
210
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
948
Total Day Supply
27,493
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$172K
Generic Drug Cost
$18K
Opioid Claims
20 (3.9% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
11

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.32
Gender Split
73% female / 27% male
Age Distribution
<65: 31, 65-74: 114, 75-84: 49, 85+: 16

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What JOSE DEL GIUDICE, 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
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate
88
Methotrexate
Methotrexate Sodium
74
Prednisone
49
Gabapentin
25
Sulfasalazine
22
Mycophenolate Mofetil
20
Alendronate Sodium
18
Humira(Cf) Pen
Adalimumab
16
Tramadol Hcl
14
Colchicine
12

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

Rheumatology Physician Overview

How JOSE DEL GIUDICE, MD 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

JOSE DEL GIUDICE, MD's 515 claims are below 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 DEL GIUDICE.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOSE DEL GIUDICE, MD's specialty?
JOSE DEL GIUDICE, MD specializes in Rheumatology Physician and practices in LUBBOCK, Texas. Credentials: MD.
How much does JOSE DEL GIUDICE, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOSE DEL GIUDICE, MD wrote 515 Medicare Part D claims totaling $190K in drug costs for 210 beneficiaries.
Where is JOSE DEL GIUDICE, MD located?
JOSE DEL GIUDICE, MD is located at 5220 80TH ST, LUBBOCK, TX, 79424. Phone: (806) 771-2400.
What is JOSE DEL GIUDICE, MD's NPI number?
JOSE DEL GIUDICE, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962484832, issued on 11/16/2005.
Does JOSE DEL GIUDICE, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOSE DEL GIUDICE, MD's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $172K in brand drug costs.
Does JOSE DEL GIUDICE, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, JOSE DEL GIUDICE, MD had 20 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.9%.
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 JOSE DEL GIUDICE, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOSE DEL GIUDICE, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate, Methotrexate, Prednisone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOSE DEL GIUDICE, MD accept Medicare?
JOSE DEL GIUDICE, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 515 Part D claims and 210 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOSE DEL GIUDICE, MD's credentials?
JOSE DEL GIUDICE, MD's NPI is 1962484832 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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