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2026 NPPES data Cardiovascular Disease Physician NPI 1124088752 M.D.
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Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Temple, 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 24,810 in Cardiovascular Disease 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
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 661 beneficiaries · Cardiovascular Disease Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Philip Houck, M.D. filed 4,694 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Temple, Texas, prescribing 87% generic.
- 5K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 87%
- generic prescribing
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Philip Houck, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
4,694 Top 7% higher than 93% 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)
Philip Houck, M.D. 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 Philip Houck, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Cardiovascular Disease Physician
Medicare Part D claims
4,694 55% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Texas
How Cardiovascular Disease 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 Cardiovascular Disease 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).
Philip Houck, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2401 S 31ST ST, Temple, TX, 76508, with a listed phone of (254) 724-2111. NPI 1124088752 was issued on 03/27/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 4,694 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 661 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $864K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count.
Cardiovascular Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 24,810 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 3,033 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
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Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1124088752 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Cardiovascular Disease Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 03/27/2006 |
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 Philip Houck, M.D.. To verify Philip Houck, 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
Philip Houck, M.D. - brand share 13.0%
Cardiovascular Disease Physician average
13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 4,694 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.
4,694
Total Claims
$864K
Total Drug Cost
661
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 12,476
- Total Day Supply
- 373,072
- Brand vs Generic
- 13% brand / 87% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $704K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $160K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 13
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 75.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.71
- Gender Split
- 49% female / 51% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 53, 65-74: 228, 75-84: 254, 85+: 126
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Philip Houck, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
508 claims
- Spironolactone
Spironolactone
409 claims
- Ranolazine Er
Ranolazine Er
359 claims
- Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel
338 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
296 claims
- Eliquis
Eliquis
286 claims
- Lisinopril 160
Lisinopril
160 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate 148
Amlodipine Besylate
148 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 508 |
| Spironolactone | 409 |
| Ranolazine Er Ranolazine | 359 |
| Clopidogrel Clopidogrel Bisulfate | 338 |
| Losartan Potassium | 296 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 286 |
| Lisinopril | 160 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 148 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 147 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 144 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Cardiovascular Disease Physician Overview
How Philip Houck, M.D. fits within the Cardiovascular Disease Physician landscape nationally.
24,810
Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in US
54
States with Cardiovascular Disease Physician
3,033
Avg Claims per Provider
Philip Houck, M.D.'s 4,694 claims are above the specialty average of 3,033.
Nearby Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in Texas
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Texas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Houck.
Dr. Aamir Abbas
M.D.
Houston, TX
Dr. Ismaile Abdalla
M.D.
Amarillo, TX
Dr. Yasir Abdul Ghaffar
M.D.
San Antonio, TX
Dr. Amer Abdulla
MD
Galveston, TX
Dr. Arif Abdullah
M.D.
Conroe, TX
Compare Cardiovascular Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Philip Houck, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Philip Houck, M.D. specializes in Cardiovascular Disease Physician and practices in Temple, Texas. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Philip Houck, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Philip Houck, M.D. wrote 4,694 Medicare Part D claims totaling $864K in drug costs for 661 beneficiaries.
Where is Philip Houck, M.D. located? ▼
Philip Houck, M.D. is located at 2401 S 31ST ST, Temple, TX, 76508. Phone: (254) 724-2111.
What is Philip Houck, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Philip Houck, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1124088752, issued on 03/27/2006.
Does Philip Houck, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Philip Houck, M.D.'s prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $704K in brand drug costs.
How many Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 24,810 Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider writes 3,033 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Philip Houck, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Philip Houck, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Spironolactone, Ranolazine Er. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Philip Houck, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Philip Houck, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,694 Part D claims and 661 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Philip Houck, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Philip Houck, M.D.'s NPI is 1124088752 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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