2026 NPPES data Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician NPI 1073735338 M.D.
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POWELL AUER, M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician in DALLAS, 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
210
Medicare Part D claims · 70 beneficiaries · Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician avg: 362
What the federal data reveals: POWELL AUER, M.D. is a Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in DALLAS, Texas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 210 claims across 70 beneficiaries .

What stands out: POWELL AUER, M.D. filed 210 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across DALLAS, Texas. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

POWELL AUER, 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).

POWELL AUER, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/03/2007

NPI 1073735338

Primary specialty

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician

Niche

1,773 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

210 42% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 362

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician share within Texas

1. Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician share within Texas

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine 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).

POWELL AUER, M.D. is a Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician provider practicing in DALLAS, Texas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1073735338. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

POWELL AUER, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 5600 W LOVERS LN STE 116-391, DALLAS, TX, 75209, with a listed phone of (318) 990-9099. NPI 1073735338 was issued on 05/03/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AUER 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 210 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 70 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $15K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 17.1%. 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.

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,773 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 362 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

5600 W LOVERS LN STE 116-391
DALLAS, TX 75209

Provider Details

NPI 1073735338
Specialty Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/03/2007

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 POWELL AUER, M.D.. To verify POWELL AUER, 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

210
Total Claims
$15K
Total Drug Cost
70
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
294
Total Day Supply
7,706
Generic Drug Cost
$3K
Opioid Claims
36 (17.1% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.28
Gender Split
74% female / 26% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Celecoxib
45
Tramadol Hcl
22
Tizanidine Hcl
16
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
11
Meloxicam
11

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

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician Overview

How POWELL AUER, M.D. fits within the Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician landscape nationally.

1,773
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician Providers in US
51
States with Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician
362
Avg Claims per Provider

POWELL AUER, M.D.'s 210 claims are below the specialty average of 362.

Nearby Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician Providers in Texas

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

Compare Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is POWELL AUER, M.D.'s specialty?
POWELL AUER, M.D. specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician and practices in DALLAS, Texas. Credentials: M.D..
How much does POWELL AUER, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, POWELL AUER, M.D. wrote 210 Medicare Part D claims totaling $15K in drug costs for 70 beneficiaries.
Where is POWELL AUER, M.D. located?
POWELL AUER, M.D. is located at 5600 W LOVERS LN STE 116-391, DALLAS, TX, 75209. Phone: (318) 990-9099.
What is POWELL AUER, M.D.'s NPI number?
POWELL AUER, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1073735338, issued on 05/03/2007.
Does POWELL AUER, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, POWELL AUER, M.D. had 36 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 17.1%.
How many Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,773 Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician provider writes 362 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does POWELL AUER, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, POWELL AUER, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Celecoxib, Tramadol Hcl, Tizanidine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does POWELL AUER, M.D. accept Medicare?
POWELL AUER, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 210 Part D claims and 70 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify POWELL AUER, M.D.'s credentials?
POWELL AUER, M.D.'s NPI is 1073735338 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

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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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