2026 NPPES data Pediatric Gastroenterology Physician NPI 1629059449 MD
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MIHAELA RINGHEANU, MD

Pediatric Gastroenterology Physician in HARLINGEN, 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
17
Medicare Part D claims · Pediatric Gastroenterology Physician avg: 69
MIPS score
53.4286/100
▼ 30 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$275.6
7 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

MIHAELA RINGHEANU, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 53.4286/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 17 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

53.4286/100
MIPS score · -30 vs avg
17
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.

MIHAELA RINGHEANU, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

53 5th percentile higher than 5% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). This entry sits in this band. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Above this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Above this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

MIHAELA RINGHEANU, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 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 MIHAELA RINGHEANU, MD?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/09/2005

NPI 1629059449

Primary specialty

Pediatric Gastroenterology Physician

Niche

1,587 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

17 75% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 69

MIPS final score

53.4286/100 29.67139999999999% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Pediatric Gastroenterology Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Pediatric Gastroenterology Physician share within Texas

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MIHAELA RINGHEANU, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Pediatric Gastroenterology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
53.4286/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Pediatric Gastroenterology Physician) — 53.4286/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%53.4%
MIPS final score (Pediatric Gastroenterology Physician) — 53.4286/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

MIHAELA RINGHEANU, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pediatric Gastroenterology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 512 VICTORIA LN STE 14, HARLINGEN, TX, 78550, with a listed phone of (956) 412-0055. NPI 1629059449 was issued on 11/09/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what RINGHEANU 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 17 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $4K in drug spend. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 53.4286/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 80.2997, Cost 70.7861), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Pediatric Gastroenterology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,587 enrolled providers across 50 states and an average of 69 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

512 VICTORIA LN STE 14
HARLINGEN, TX 78550

Provider Details

NPI 1629059449
Specialty Pediatric Gastroenterology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 11/09/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

53.4286
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
80.2997
Quality
70.7861
Cost
0
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MIHAELA RINGHEANU, 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.

GASTROENTEROLOGY CONSULTANTS OF SOUTH TEXAS, PLLC
HARLINGEN, 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 MIHAELA RINGHEANU, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$276

Largest payer

GENZYME 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 MIHAELA RINGHEANU, MD. To verify MIHAELA RINGHEANU, 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.

17
Total Claims
$4K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
17
Total Day Supply
452

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
58.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.49

Pediatric Gastroenterology Physician Overview

How MIHAELA RINGHEANU, MD fits within the Pediatric Gastroenterology Physician landscape nationally.

1,587
Pediatric Gastroenterology Physician Providers in US
50
States with Pediatric Gastroenterology Physician
69
Avg Claims per Provider

MIHAELA RINGHEANU, MD's 17 claims are below the specialty average of 69.

Nearby Pediatric Gastroenterology Physician Providers in Texas

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

Compare Pediatric Gastroenterology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MIHAELA RINGHEANU, MD's specialty?
MIHAELA RINGHEANU, MD specializes in Pediatric Gastroenterology Physician and practices in HARLINGEN, Texas. Credentials: MD.
How much does MIHAELA RINGHEANU, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MIHAELA RINGHEANU, MD wrote 17 Medicare Part D claims totaling $4K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
What is MIHAELA RINGHEANU, MD's Medicare quality score?
MIHAELA RINGHEANU, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 53.4286/100 (Quality: 80.2997, Cost: 70.7861). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MIHAELA RINGHEANU, MD located?
MIHAELA RINGHEANU, MD is located at 512 VICTORIA LN STE 14, HARLINGEN, TX, 78550. Phone: (956) 412-0055.
What is MIHAELA RINGHEANU, MD's NPI number?
MIHAELA RINGHEANU, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629059449, issued on 11/09/2005.
How many Pediatric Gastroenterology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,587 Pediatric Gastroenterology Physician providers across 50 states in the US. The average Pediatric Gastroenterology Physician provider writes 69 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does MIHAELA RINGHEANU, MD accept Medicare?
MIHAELA RINGHEANU, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 17 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 MIHAELA RINGHEANU, MD's credentials?
MIHAELA RINGHEANU, MD's NPI is 1629059449 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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