2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1649665241 MD
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KEVIN BUBEL, MD

Ophthalmology Physician in ARLINGTON, 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
770
Medicare Part D claims · 354 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
48%
generic claims · 52% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$860.56
31 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

KEVIN BUBEL, MD filed 770 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Ophthalmology Physician in ARLINGTON, Texas, prescribing 48% generic.

770
Part D claims, 2023
48%
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.

KEVIN BUBEL, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

770 Top 29% higher than 71% 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%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). This entry sits in this band. 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)

KEVIN BUBEL, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — 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 KEVIN BUBEL, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/31/2015

NPI 1649665241

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

770 46% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Texas

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

KEVIN BUBEL, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 350 E INTERSTATE 20, ARLINGTON, TX, 76018, with a listed phone of (817) 784-0222. NPI 1649665241 was issued on 03/31/2015. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BUBEL 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 770 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 354 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $67K in drug spend, split 52% brand-name and 48% generic by claim count. 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.

Ophthalmology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 22,090 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,420 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

350 E INTERSTATE 20
ARLINGTON, TX 76018

Provider Details

NPI 1649665241
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/31/2015

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KEVIN BUBEL, 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.

ARLINGTON OPHTHALMOLOGY ASSOCIATION PLLC
DALLAS, TX
OAK CLIFF EYE CLINIC PLLC
DALLAS, 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).

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 KEVIN BUBEL, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$861

Largest payer

RxSight 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 KEVIN BUBEL, MD. To verify KEVIN BUBEL, 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 · Brand-heavy

KEVIN BUBEL, MD — brand share 52.0%
Specialty average (est.)

52% brand-name claims vs 48% generic, on 770 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.

770
Total Claims
$67K
Total Drug Cost
354
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,102
Total Day Supply
31,458
Brand vs Generic
52% brand / 48% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$54K
Generic Drug Cost
$13K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.41
Gender Split
55% female / 45% male
Age Distribution
<65: 29, 65-74: 195, 75-84: 116, 85+: 14

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What KEVIN BUBEL, 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
Prednisolone Acetate
280
Diclofenac Sodium
190
Latanoprost
44
Ketorolac Tromethamine
31
Bromfenac Sodium
27
Prolensa
Bromfenac Sodium
18
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
15
Timolol Maleate
14
Combigan
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol
13
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
13

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How KEVIN BUBEL, MD fits within the Ophthalmology Physician landscape nationally.

22,090
Ophthalmology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Ophthalmology Physician
1,420
Avg Claims per Provider

KEVIN BUBEL, MD's 770 claims are below the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Texas

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KEVIN BUBEL, MD's specialty?
KEVIN BUBEL, MD specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in ARLINGTON, Texas. Credentials: MD.
How much does KEVIN BUBEL, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KEVIN BUBEL, MD wrote 770 Medicare Part D claims totaling $67K in drug costs for 354 beneficiaries.
Where is KEVIN BUBEL, MD located?
KEVIN BUBEL, MD is located at 350 E INTERSTATE 20, ARLINGTON, TX, 76018. Phone: (817) 784-0222.
What is KEVIN BUBEL, MD's NPI number?
KEVIN BUBEL, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649665241, issued on 03/31/2015.
Does KEVIN BUBEL, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KEVIN BUBEL, MD's prescribing is 52% brand-name and 48% generic drugs by claim count, with $54K in brand drug costs.
How many Ophthalmology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 22,090 Ophthalmology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Ophthalmology Physician provider writes 1,420 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KEVIN BUBEL, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KEVIN BUBEL, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisolone Acetate, Diclofenac Sodium, Latanoprost. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KEVIN BUBEL, MD accept Medicare?
KEVIN BUBEL, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 770 Part D claims and 354 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KEVIN BUBEL, MD's credentials?
KEVIN BUBEL, MD's NPI is 1649665241 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.

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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