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2026 NPPES data Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician NPI 1689721383 M.D.
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Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician in Corpus Christi, 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 1,630 in Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) 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
423
Medicare Part D claims · 61 beneficiaries · Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$110.26
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
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
Michael Fuentes, M.D. filed 423 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician in Corpus Christi, Texas, prescribing 95% generic.
- 423
- Part D claims, 2023
- 95%
- 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.
Michael Fuentes, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
423 Top 38% higher than 62% 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 certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Michael Fuentes, 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).
What does the federal data show about Michael Fuentes, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician
Medicare Part D claims
423 70% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Texas
How Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) 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 Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) 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).
Michael Fuentes, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 5656 S STAPLES ST, Corpus Christi, TX, 78411, with a listed phone of (361) 888-7716. NPI 1689721383 was issued on 01/04/2007.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 423 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 61 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $27K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 35.0%.
Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,630 enrolled providers across 50 states and an average of 1,401 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 | 1689721383 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 01/04/2007 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Michael Fuentes, 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.
Community Action Corporation OF South Texas
Kingsville, 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 Michael Fuentes, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$110
Largest payer
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, 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 Michael Fuentes, M.D.. To verify Michael Fuentes, 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 · Generic-heavy
Michael Fuentes, M.D. - brand share 5.0%
Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician average
5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 423 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.
423
Total Claims
$27K
Total Drug Cost
61
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 517
- Total Day Supply
- 13,940
- Brand vs Generic
- 5% brand / 95% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $16K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $10K
- Opioid Claims
- 148 (35.0% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 13
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.38
- Gender Split
- 49% female / 51% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 12, 65-74: 19, 75-84: 19, 85+: 11
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Michael Fuentes, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Tramadol Hcl
Tramadol Hcl
33 claims
- Baclofen
Baclofen
31 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
24 claims
- Tizanidine Hcl
Tizanidine Hcl
19 claims
- Morphine Sulfate Er
Morphine Sulfate Er
18 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
17 claims
- Fluoxetine Hcl
Fluoxetine Hcl
16 claims
- Oxycodone Hcl
Oxycodone Hcl
16 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Tramadol Hcl | 33 |
| Baclofen | 31 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 24 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 19 |
| Morphine Sulfate Er Morphine Sulfate | 18 |
| Gabapentin | 17 |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 16 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 16 |
| Meloxicam | 15 |
| Oxycontin Oxycodone Hcl | 15 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician Overview
How Michael Fuentes, M.D. fits within the Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician landscape nationally.
1,630
Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician Providers in US
50
States with Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician
1,401
Avg Claims per Provider
Michael Fuentes, M.D.'s 423 claims are below the specialty average of 1,401.
Nearby Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician Providers in Texas
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Texas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Fuentes.
Before you book an appointment
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- 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Michael Fuentes, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Michael Fuentes, M.D. specializes in Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician and practices in Corpus Christi, Texas. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Michael Fuentes, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Michael Fuentes, M.D. wrote 423 Medicare Part D claims totaling $27K in drug costs for 61 beneficiaries.
Where is Michael Fuentes, M.D. located? ▼
Michael Fuentes, M.D. is located at 5656 S STAPLES ST, Corpus Christi, TX, 78411. Phone: (361) 888-7716.
What is Michael Fuentes, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Michael Fuentes, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689721383, issued on 01/04/2007.
Does Michael Fuentes, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Michael Fuentes, M.D.'s prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $16K in brand drug costs.
Does Michael Fuentes, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Michael Fuentes, M.D. had 148 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 35.0%.
How many Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,630 Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician providers across 50 states in the US. The average Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician provider writes 1,401 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Michael Fuentes, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Michael Fuentes, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Tramadol Hcl, Baclofen, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Michael Fuentes, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Michael Fuentes, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 423 Part D claims and 61 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Michael Fuentes, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Michael Fuentes, M.D.'s NPI is 1689721383 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).
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