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2026 NPPES data Urology Physician NPI 1467449116 MD
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Urology 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 13,350 in Urology 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
527
Medicare Part D claims · 119 beneficiaries · Urology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% 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
Melvyn Anhalt, MD filed 527 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Urology Physician in Houston, Texas, prescribing 86% generic.
- 527
- Part D claims, 2023
- 86%
- generic prescribing
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.
Melvyn Anhalt, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
527 Top 34% higher than 66% 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)
Melvyn Anhalt, MD 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 Melvyn Anhalt, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Urology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
527 59% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Texas
How Urology 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 Urology 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).
Melvyn Anhalt, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Urology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 915 GESSNER RD, Houston, TX, 77024, with a listed phone of (713) 830-9100. NPI 1467449116 was issued on 09/28/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 527 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 119 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $65K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count.
Urology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 13,350 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,280 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 | 1467449116 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Urology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 09/28/2005 |
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 Melvyn Anhalt, MD. To verify Melvyn Anhalt, 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 · Typical
Melvyn Anhalt, MD - brand share 14.0%
Urology Physician average
14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 527 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.
527
Total Claims
$65K
Total Drug Cost
119
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,017
- Total Day Supply
- 28,016
- Brand vs Generic
- 14% brand / 86% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $54K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $11K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 109
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 79.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.35
- Gender Split
- 23% female / 77% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Melvyn Anhalt, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Tamsulosin Hcl
Tamsulosin Hcl
174 claims
- Finasteride
Finasteride
106 claims
- Myrbetriq 56
Myrbetriq
56 claims
- Sulfamethoxazole-T… 34
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
34 claims
- Dutasteride 15
Dutasteride
15 claims
- Ciprofloxacin Hcl 13
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
13 claims
- Nitrofurantoin 11
Nitrofurantoin
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 174 |
| Finasteride | 106 |
| Myrbetriq Mirabegron | 56 |
| Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim | 34 |
| Dutasteride | 15 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 13 |
| Nitrofurantoin Nitrofurantoin Macrocrystal | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Urology Physician Overview
How Melvyn Anhalt, MD fits within the Urology Physician landscape nationally.
13,350
Urology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Urology Physician
1,280
Avg Claims per Provider
Melvyn Anhalt, MD's 527 claims are below the specialty average of 1,280.
Nearby Urology Physician Providers in Texas
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Texas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Anhalt.
Dr. Scott Aarons
MD
Baytown, TX
Dr. Harrison Abrahams
MD
Arlington, TX
Dr. Sujeet Acharya
MD
Dallas, TX
Dr. Desmond Adamu
M.D.
McAllen, TX
Dr. Achankeng Afiadata
M.D.
Lubbock, TX
Compare Urology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Texas medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Melvyn Anhalt, MD's specialty? ▼
Melvyn Anhalt, MD specializes in Urology Physician and practices in Houston, Texas. Credentials: MD.
How much does Melvyn Anhalt, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Melvyn Anhalt, MD wrote 527 Medicare Part D claims totaling $65K in drug costs for 119 beneficiaries.
Where is Melvyn Anhalt, MD located? ▼
Melvyn Anhalt, MD is located at 915 GESSNER RD, Houston, TX, 77024. Phone: (713) 830-9100.
What is Melvyn Anhalt, MD's NPI number? ▼
Melvyn Anhalt, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1467449116, issued on 09/28/2005.
Does Melvyn Anhalt, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Melvyn Anhalt, MD's prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $54K in brand drug costs.
How many Urology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 13,350 Urology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Urology Physician provider writes 1,280 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Melvyn Anhalt, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Melvyn Anhalt, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Tamsulosin Hcl, Finasteride, Myrbetriq. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Melvyn Anhalt, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Melvyn Anhalt, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 527 Part D claims and 119 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Melvyn Anhalt, MD's credentials? ▼
Melvyn Anhalt, MD's NPI is 1467449116 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
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).
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