2026 NPPES data Gynecologic Oncology Physician NPI 1871818534 M.D.
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LAUREN COBB, M.D.

Gynecologic Oncology 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
159
Medicare Part D claims · 37 beneficiaries · Gynecologic Oncology Physician avg: 188
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$482.48
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: LAUREN COBB, M.D. is a Gynecologic Oncology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in HOUSTON, Texas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 159 claims across 37 beneficiaries — 16% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $482.48 across 4 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: LAUREN COBB, M.D. filed 159 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across HOUSTON, Texas. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

LAUREN COBB, M.D. 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).

LAUREN COBB, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/06/2010

NPI 1871818534

Primary specialty

Gynecologic Oncology Physician

Niche

1,360 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

159 15% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 188

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Gynecologic Oncology Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Gynecologic Oncology Physician share within Texas

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

LAUREN COBB, M.D. is a Gynecologic Oncology Physician provider practicing in HOUSTON, Texas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1871818534. 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.

LAUREN COBB, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gynecologic Oncology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD, HOUSTON, TX, 77030, with a listed phone of (713) 792-6161. NPI 1871818534 was issued on 04/06/2010. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what COBB 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 159 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 37 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $223K in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 84% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 20.1%. 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.

Gynecologic Oncology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,360 enrolled providers across 49 states and an average of 188 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

1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Provider Details

NPI 1871818534
Specialty Gynecologic Oncology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/06/2010

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LAUREN COBB, 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
CONROE, 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 LAUREN COBB, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$482

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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 LAUREN COBB, M.D.. To verify LAUREN COBB, 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 · Typical

LAUREN COBB, M.D. — brand share 16.0%
Specialty average (est.)

16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 159 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.

159
Total Claims
$223K
Total Drug Cost
37
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
172
Total Day Supply
3,049
Brand vs Generic
16% brand / 84% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$215K
Generic Drug Cost
$8K
Opioid Claims
32 (20.1% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
13

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.48
Gender Split
100% female / 0% 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
Ondansetron Hcl
23
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
13
Letrozole
13
Prochlorperazine Maleate
12
Dexamethasone
11
Oxycodone Hcl
11

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

Gynecologic Oncology Physician Overview

How LAUREN COBB, M.D. fits within the Gynecologic Oncology Physician landscape nationally.

1,360
Gynecologic Oncology Physician Providers in US
49
States with Gynecologic Oncology Physician
188
Avg Claims per Provider

LAUREN COBB, M.D.'s 159 claims are below the specialty average of 188.

Nearby Gynecologic Oncology Physician Providers in Texas

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

Compare Gynecologic Oncology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LAUREN COBB, M.D.'s specialty?
LAUREN COBB, M.D. specializes in Gynecologic Oncology Physician and practices in HOUSTON, Texas. Credentials: M.D..
How much does LAUREN COBB, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LAUREN COBB, M.D. wrote 159 Medicare Part D claims totaling $223K in drug costs for 37 beneficiaries.
Where is LAUREN COBB, M.D. located?
LAUREN COBB, M.D. is located at 1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD, HOUSTON, TX, 77030. Phone: (713) 792-6161.
What is LAUREN COBB, M.D.'s NPI number?
LAUREN COBB, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871818534, issued on 04/06/2010.
Does LAUREN COBB, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LAUREN COBB, M.D.'s prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $215K in brand drug costs.
Does LAUREN COBB, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, LAUREN COBB, M.D. had 32 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 20.1%.
How many Gynecologic Oncology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,360 Gynecologic Oncology Physician providers across 49 states in the US. The average Gynecologic Oncology Physician provider writes 188 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LAUREN COBB, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LAUREN COBB, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Ondansetron Hcl, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Letrozole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LAUREN COBB, M.D. accept Medicare?
LAUREN COBB, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 159 Part D claims and 37 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LAUREN COBB, M.D.'s credentials?
LAUREN COBB, M.D.'s NPI is 1871818534 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.
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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