2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1932603933 MD
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Josef Aldrin Apolinario, MD

Internal Medicine Physician in Dumas, 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 172,737 in Internal Medicine 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
143
Medicare Part D claims · 71 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Josef Aldrin Apolinario, MD filed 143 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Internal Medicine Physician in Dumas, Texas, prescribing 86% generic.

143
Part D claims, 2023
86%
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.

Josef Aldrin Apolinario, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

143 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 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. 2K+: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)

Josef Aldrin Apolinario, 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 Josef Aldrin Apolinario, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/23/2018

NPI 1932603933

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,737 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

143 95% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers
Behavior Technician - 5.6%Behavior Technician5.6%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 5.1%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program5.1%Family Nurse Practitioner - 4.5%Family Nurse Practitioner4.5%Professional Counselor - 4.4%Professional Counselor4.4%Pharmacist - 4.4%Pharmacist4.4%Speech-Language Pathologist - 3.9%Speech-Language Pathologist3.9%Internal Medicine Physician - 2.6%Internal Medicine Physician2.6%
Largest specialties in Texas (% of in-state 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 Internal Medicine Physician. 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).

Josef Aldrin Apolinario, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 224 E 2ND ST, Dumas, TX, 79029, with a listed phone of (806) 935-7171. NPI 1932603933 was issued on 03/23/2018.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 143 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 71 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $8K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 9.8%.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,737 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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

224 E 2ND ST
Dumas, TX 79029

Provider Details

NPI 1932603933
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/23/2018

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Josef Aldrin Apolinario, 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.

Moore County Hospital District
Dumas, 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 Josef Aldrin Apolinario, MD. To verify Josef Aldrin Apolinario, 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

Josef Aldrin Apolinario, MD - brand share 14.0%
Internal Medicine Physician average

14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 143 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.

143
Total Claims
$8K
Total Drug Cost
71
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
152
Total Day Supply
2,917
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$6K
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Opioid Claims
14 (9.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
34

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.38
Gender Split
68% female / 32% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
13

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

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How Josef Aldrin Apolinario, MD fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,737
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

Josef Aldrin Apolinario, MD's 143 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Texas

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

Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Before you book an appointment

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  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Texas medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Josef Aldrin Apolinario, MD's specialty?
Josef Aldrin Apolinario, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in Dumas, Texas. Credentials: MD.
How much does Josef Aldrin Apolinario, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Josef Aldrin Apolinario, MD wrote 143 Medicare Part D claims totaling $8K in drug costs for 71 beneficiaries.
Where is Josef Aldrin Apolinario, MD located?
Josef Aldrin Apolinario, MD is located at 224 E 2ND ST, Dumas, TX, 79029. Phone: (806) 935-7171.
What is Josef Aldrin Apolinario, MD's NPI number?
Josef Aldrin Apolinario, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1932603933, issued on 03/23/2018.
Does Josef Aldrin Apolinario, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Josef Aldrin Apolinario, MD's prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $6K in brand drug costs.
Does Josef Aldrin Apolinario, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, Josef Aldrin Apolinario, MD had 14 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 9.8%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,737 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Josef Aldrin Apolinario, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Josef Aldrin Apolinario, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Josef Aldrin Apolinario, MD accept Medicare?
Josef Aldrin Apolinario, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 143 Part D claims and 71 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Josef Aldrin Apolinario, MD's credentials?
Josef Aldrin Apolinario, MD's NPI is 1932603933 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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

Every figure on PlainDoctor is rendered directly from the federal CMS NPPES registry, Medicare Part D, MIPS, and Open Payments records, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of May 2026.