2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1730297821 MD
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MARK DODSON, MD

Family Medicine Physician in CORPUS CHRISTI, 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 175 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Industry payments
$175.15
6 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

MARK DODSON, MD filed 2,246 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
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.

MARK DODSON, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

2,246 Top 15% higher than 85% 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%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. 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)

MARK DODSON, 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 MARK DODSON, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/28/2006

NPI 1730297821

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,246 34% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Family Medicine Physician share within Texas

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

MARK DODSON, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1521 S STAPLES ST STE 605A, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX, 78404, with a listed phone of (361) 853-5678. NPI 1730297821 was issued on 08/28/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DODSON 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 2,246 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 175 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $326K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.6%. 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.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

1521 S STAPLES ST STE 605A
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78404

Provider Details

NPI 1730297821
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/28/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MARK DODSON, 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.

MARK A. DODSON PLLC
CORPUS CHRISTI, 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 MARK DODSON, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$175

Largest payer

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation

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 MARK DODSON, MD. To verify MARK DODSON, 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

2,246
Total Claims
$326K
Total Drug Cost
175
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,763
Total Day Supply
136,592
Generic Drug Cost
$60K
Opioid Claims
36 (1.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
133

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.97
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What MARK DODSON, 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
Levothyroxine Sodium
116
Atorvastatin Calcium
98
Escitalopram Oxalate
87
Amlodipine Besylate
61
Omeprazole
55
Azithromycin
54
Potassium Chloride
47
Hydrochlorothiazide
45
Losartan Potassium
42
Furosemide
40

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

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How MARK DODSON, MD fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

MARK DODSON, MD's 2,246 claims are below the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Texas

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MARK DODSON, MD's specialty?
MARK DODSON, MD specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas. Credentials: MD.
How much does MARK DODSON, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MARK DODSON, MD wrote 2,246 Medicare Part D claims totaling $326K in drug costs for 175 beneficiaries.
Where is MARK DODSON, MD located?
MARK DODSON, MD is located at 1521 S STAPLES ST STE 605A, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX, 78404. Phone: (361) 853-5678.
What is MARK DODSON, MD's NPI number?
MARK DODSON, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730297821, issued on 08/28/2006.
Does MARK DODSON, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, MARK DODSON, MD had 36 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.6%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MARK DODSON, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MARK DODSON, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Atorvastatin Calcium, Escitalopram Oxalate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MARK DODSON, MD accept Medicare?
MARK DODSON, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,246 Part D claims and 175 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MARK DODSON, MD's credentials?
MARK DODSON, MD's NPI is 1730297821 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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