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2026 NPPES data Specialist NPI 1396776167 MD
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Specialist in Donna, 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 69,608 in Specialist, 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
658
Medicare Part D claims · 318 beneficiaries · Specialist avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
82%
generic claims · 12% 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
Jose Zamora, MD filed 658 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Specialist in Donna, Texas, prescribing 82% generic.
- 658
- Part D claims, 2023
- 82%
- 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.
Jose Zamora, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
658 Top 31% higher than 69% 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
What does the federal data show about Jose Zamora, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Specialist
Medicare Part D claims
658 55% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Texas
How Specialist 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 Specialist. 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).
Jose Zamora, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Specialist provider holding MD credentials at 307 N D SALINAS AVE STE D, Donna, TX, 78537, with a listed phone of (956) 464-2402. NPI 1396776167 was issued on 07/06/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 658 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 318 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $58K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 82% generic by claim count.
Specialist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 69,608 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,474 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 | 1396776167 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Specialist |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/06/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Jose Zamora, 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.
According to CMS billing records, Jose Zamora, MD is affiliated with 5 Medicare-billing facilities.
Canyon Springs Emergency Medicine Associates PA
Alamo, TX
Mcallen Emergency Medicine Associates PA
McAllen, TX
Municipal Emergency Medicine Associates, PA
Edinburg, TX
Oak Creek Emergency Medicine Associates PA
McAllen, TX
Shavano Emergency Medicine Associates, PA
Edinburg, 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 Jose Zamora, MD. To verify Jose Zamora, 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 · Typical
Jose Zamora, MD - brand share 12.0%
Specialist average
12% brand-name claims vs 82% generic, on 658 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.
658
Total Claims
$58K
Total Drug Cost
318
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,115
- Total Day Supply
- 26,873
- Brand vs Generic
- 12% brand / 82% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $48K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $10K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 131
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.87
- Gender Split
- 64% female / 36% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 52, 65-74: 147, 75-84: 95, 85+: 24
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Jose Zamora, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
31 claims
- Azithromycin
Azithromycin
30 claims
- Cefdinir
Cefdinir
27 claims
- Meloxicam
Meloxicam
25 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
23 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
19 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
19 claims
- Prednisone
Prednisone
19 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 31 |
| Azithromycin | 30 |
| Cefdinir | 27 |
| Meloxicam | 25 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 23 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 19 |
| Lisinopril | 19 |
| Prednisone | 19 |
| Naproxen | 17 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 16 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Specialist Overview
How Jose Zamora, MD fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.
69,608
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,474
Avg Claims per Provider
Jose Zamora, MD's 658 claims are below the specialty average of 1,474.
Nearby Specialist Providers in Texas
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Texas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Zamora.
Beverly Abbott
Longview, TX
Dr. Magdy Abdelsayed
M.D.
Baytown, TX
Dr. Robin Abels
OTR
Carrollton, TX
Dr. Amr Abouleish
M.D.
Galveston, TX
Dr. Paul Abrell
ATC, L
El Paso, TX
Compare Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jose Zamora, MD's specialty? ▼
Jose Zamora, MD specializes in Specialist and practices in Donna, Texas. Credentials: MD.
How much does Jose Zamora, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Jose Zamora, MD wrote 658 Medicare Part D claims totaling $58K in drug costs for 318 beneficiaries.
Where is Jose Zamora, MD located? ▼
Jose Zamora, MD is located at 307 N D SALINAS AVE STE D, Donna, TX, 78537. Phone: (956) 464-2402.
What is Jose Zamora, MD's NPI number? ▼
Jose Zamora, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396776167, issued on 07/06/2006.
Does Jose Zamora, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Jose Zamora, MD's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 82% generic drugs by claim count, with $48K in brand drug costs.
How many Specialist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 69,608 Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Specialist provider writes 1,474 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Jose Zamora, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Jose Zamora, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Azithromycin, Cefdinir. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Jose Zamora, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Jose Zamora, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 658 Part D claims and 318 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Jose Zamora, MD's credentials? ▼
Jose Zamora, MD's NPI is 1396776167 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
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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