2026 NPPES data Interventional Pain Medicine Physician NPI 1083840581 M.D.
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KENT NOURI, M.D.

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician in HOUSTON, 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
547
Medicare Part D claims · 161 beneficiaries · Interventional Pain Medicine Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
81.3897/100
▼ 2 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: KENT NOURI, M.D. is a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in HOUSTON, Texas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 547 claims across 161 beneficiaries — 7% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 81.3897/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: KENT NOURI, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 81.3897 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 547 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

KENT NOURI, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

KENT NOURI, M.D. at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/10/2009

NPI 1083840581

Primary specialty

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician

Niche

1,528 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

547 75% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,197

MIPS final score

81.3897/100 1.7102999999999895% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Interventional Pain Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician share within Texas

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

KENT NOURI, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Interventional Pain Medicine Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
81.3897/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Interventional Pain Medicine Physician) — 81.3897/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%81.4%
MIPS final score (Interventional Pain Medicine Physician) — 81.3897/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

KENT NOURI, M.D. is a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider practicing in HOUSTON, Texas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1083840581. 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.

KENT NOURI, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1400 HOLCOMBE BLVD UNIT 409, HOUSTON, TX, 77030, with a listed phone of (713) 792-7246. NPI 1083840581 was issued on 06/10/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what NOURI 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 547 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 161 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $15K in drug spend, split 7% brand-name and 93% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 35.8%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 81.3897/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 81.2519, Cost 49.9786), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,528 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 2,197 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

1400 HOLCOMBE BLVD UNIT 409
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Provider Details

NPI 1083840581
Specialty Interventional Pain Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/10/2009

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

81.3897
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
81.2519
Quality
49.9786
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KENT NOURI, M.D. 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.

PHYSICIANS REFERRAL SERVICE
HOUSTON, 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 KENT NOURI, M.D.. To verify KENT NOURI, 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 · Generic-heavy

KENT NOURI, M.D. — brand share 7.0%
Specialty average (est.)

7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 547 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.

547
Total Claims
$15K
Total Drug Cost
161
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
582
Total Day Supply
15,836
Brand vs Generic
7% brand / 93% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$3K
Generic Drug Cost
$12K
Opioid Claims
196 (35.8% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.58
Gender Split
42% female / 58% male
Age Distribution
<65: 37, 65-74: 82, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Gabapentin
195
Pregabalin
51
Baclofen
47
Methadone Hcl
42
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
40
Tramadol Hcl
25
Morphine Sulfate
23
Oxycodone Hcl
23
Fentanyl
15
Meloxicam
14

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

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Overview

How KENT NOURI, M.D. fits within the Interventional Pain Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

1,528
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Providers in US
53
States with Interventional Pain Medicine Physician
2,197
Avg Claims per Provider

KENT NOURI, M.D.'s 547 claims are below the specialty average of 2,197.

Nearby Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Providers in Texas

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

Compare Interventional Pain Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KENT NOURI, M.D.'s specialty?
KENT NOURI, M.D. specializes in Interventional Pain Medicine Physician and practices in HOUSTON, Texas. Credentials: M.D..
How much does KENT NOURI, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KENT NOURI, M.D. wrote 547 Medicare Part D claims totaling $15K in drug costs for 161 beneficiaries.
What is KENT NOURI, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
KENT NOURI, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 81.3897/100 (Quality: 81.2519, Cost: 49.9786). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is KENT NOURI, M.D. located?
KENT NOURI, M.D. is located at 1400 HOLCOMBE BLVD UNIT 409, HOUSTON, TX, 77030. Phone: (713) 792-7246.
What is KENT NOURI, M.D.'s NPI number?
KENT NOURI, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1083840581, issued on 06/10/2009.
Does KENT NOURI, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KENT NOURI, M.D.'s prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $3K in brand drug costs.
Does KENT NOURI, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, KENT NOURI, M.D. had 196 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 35.8%.
How many Interventional Pain Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,528 Interventional Pain Medicine Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider writes 2,197 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KENT NOURI, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KENT NOURI, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Pregabalin, Baclofen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KENT NOURI, M.D. accept Medicare?
KENT NOURI, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 547 Part D claims and 161 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KENT NOURI, M.D.'s credentials?
KENT NOURI, M.D.'s NPI is 1083840581 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

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.

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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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