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2026 NPPES data Pediatric Nephrology Physician NPI 1356762256 M.D.
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Pediatric Nephrology Physician in Houston, 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 724 in Pediatric Nephrology 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
47
Medicare Part D claims · Pediatric Nephrology Physician avg: 97
Generic prescribing
72%
generic claims · 28% 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
L. Hill, M.D. filed 47 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pediatric Nephrology Physician in Houston, Texas, prescribing 72% generic.
- 47
- Part D claims, 2023
- 72%
- generic prescribing
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L. Hill, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
47 0th percentile higher than 0% 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
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
L. Hill, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about L. Hill, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Pediatric Nephrology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
47 52% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Texas
How Pediatric Nephrology Physician 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 Pediatric Nephrology 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).
L. Hill, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pediatric Nephrology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 4906 TILBURY, Houston, TX, 77056, with a listed phone of (713) 621-1787. NPI 1356762256 was issued on 12/18/2013.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 47 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $8K in drug spend, split 28% brand-name and 72% generic by claim count.
Pediatric Nephrology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 724 enrolled providers across 50 states and an average of 97 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 | 1356762256 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Pediatric Nephrology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 12/18/2013 |
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 L. Hill, M.D.. To verify L. Hill, 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 · Above average
L. Hill, M.D. - brand share 28.0%
Pediatric Nephrology Physician average
28% brand-name claims vs 72% generic, on 47 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.
47
Total Claims
$8K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 81
- Total Day Supply
- 2,355
- Brand vs Generic
- 28% brand / 72% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $8K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $648
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 91.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.62
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Eliquis Apixaban | 13 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Pediatric Nephrology Physician Overview
How L. Hill, M.D. fits within the Pediatric Nephrology Physician landscape nationally.
724
Pediatric Nephrology Physician Providers in US
50
States with Pediatric Nephrology Physician
97
Avg Claims per Provider
L. Hill, M.D.'s 47 claims are below the specialty average of 97.
Nearby Pediatric Nephrology Physician Providers in Texas
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Texas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Hill.
Dr. Asmaa Abu Maziad
MD
San Antonio, TX
Dr. Alisa Acosta
MD, MPH
Temple, TX
Dr. Samhar Al-Akash
M.D.
Corpus Christi, TX
Dr. Mohammed Farhan Ali
MD
Austin, TX
Dr. William Allen
M.D.
Corpus Christi, TX
Compare Pediatric Nephrology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Texas medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Pediatric Nephrology Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is L. Hill, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
L. Hill, M.D. specializes in Pediatric Nephrology Physician and practices in Houston, Texas. Credentials: M.D..
How much does L. Hill, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, L. Hill, M.D. wrote 47 Medicare Part D claims totaling $8K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is L. Hill, M.D. located? ▼
L. Hill, M.D. is located at 4906 TILBURY, Houston, TX, 77056. Phone: (713) 621-1787.
What is L. Hill, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
L. Hill, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356762256, issued on 12/18/2013.
Does L. Hill, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
L. Hill, M.D.'s prescribing is 28% brand-name and 72% generic drugs by claim count, with $8K in brand drug costs.
How many Pediatric Nephrology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 724 Pediatric Nephrology Physician providers across 50 states in the US. The average Pediatric Nephrology Physician provider writes 97 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does L. Hill, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, L. Hill, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Eliquis. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does L. Hill, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
L. Hill, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 47 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify L. Hill, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
L. Hill, M.D.'s NPI is 1356762256 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
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.
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