2026 NPPES data Otology & Neurotology Physician NPI 1801059514 M.D.
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RICARDO CRISTOBAL, M.D.

Otology & Neurotology Physician in FORT WORTH, 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
314
Medicare Part D claims · 142 beneficiaries · Otology & Neurotology Physician avg: 401
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.6K
16 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

RICARDO CRISTOBAL, M.D. filed 314 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Otology & Neurotology Physician in FORT WORTH, Texas, prescribing 92% generic.

314
Part D claims, 2023
92%
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.

RICARDO CRISTOBAL, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

314 Top 43% higher than 57% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

RICARDO CRISTOBAL, 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 RICARDO CRISTOBAL, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/03/2008

NPI 1801059514

Primary specialty

Otology & Neurotology Physician

Rare

333 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

314 22% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 401

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Otology & Neurotology Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Otology & Neurotology Physician share within Texas

1. Otology & Neurotology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Otology & Neurotology Physician share within Texas

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Otology & Neurotology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Otology & Neurotology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Otology & Neurotology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Otology & Neurotology 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).

RICARDO CRISTOBAL, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otology & Neurotology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 6320 SOUTHWEST BLVD, FORT WORTH, TX, 76109, with a listed phone of (817) 766-5500. NPI 1801059514 was issued on 07/03/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CRISTOBAL 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 314 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 142 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $9K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.8%. 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.

Otology & Neurotology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 333 enrolled providers across 46 states and an average of 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

6320 SOUTHWEST BLVD
FORT WORTH, TX 76109

Provider Details

NPI 1801059514
Specialty Otology & Neurotology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/03/2008

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where RICARDO CRISTOBAL, 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.

TEXAS HEALTH CARE PLLC
BENBROOK, 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 RICARDO CRISTOBAL, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.6K

Largest payer

Integra LifeSciences 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 RICARDO CRISTOBAL, M.D.. To verify RICARDO CRISTOBAL, 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

RICARDO CRISTOBAL, M.D. — brand share 8.0%
Specialty average (est.)

8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 314 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.

314
Total Claims
$9K
Total Drug Cost
142
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
356
Total Day Supply
5,922
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 92% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$2K
Generic Drug Cost
$6K
Opioid Claims
12 (3.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
61

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.67
Gender Split
52% female / 48% male
Age Distribution
<65: 13, 65-74: 61, 75-84: 49, 85+: 19

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What RICARDO CRISTOBAL, M.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Cephalexin
37
Ofloxacin
33
Prednisone
33
Ciprofloxacin-Dexamethasone
Ciprofloxacin Hcl/Dexameth
29
Fluocinolone Acetonide Oil
18
Clindamycin Hcl
14
Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid
Triamterene/Hydrochlorothiazid
13
Ipratropium Bromide
12
Paroxetine Hcl
12
Amitriptyline Hcl
11

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

Otology & Neurotology Physician Overview

How RICARDO CRISTOBAL, M.D. fits within the Otology & Neurotology Physician landscape nationally.

333
Otology & Neurotology Physician Providers in US
46
States with Otology & Neurotology Physician
401
Avg Claims per Provider

RICARDO CRISTOBAL, M.D.'s 314 claims are below the specialty average of 401.

Nearby Otology & Neurotology Physician Providers in Texas

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

Compare Otology & Neurotology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RICARDO CRISTOBAL, M.D.'s specialty?
RICARDO CRISTOBAL, M.D. specializes in Otology & Neurotology Physician and practices in FORT WORTH, Texas. Credentials: M.D..
How much does RICARDO CRISTOBAL, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RICARDO CRISTOBAL, M.D. wrote 314 Medicare Part D claims totaling $9K in drug costs for 142 beneficiaries.
Where is RICARDO CRISTOBAL, M.D. located?
RICARDO CRISTOBAL, M.D. is located at 6320 SOUTHWEST BLVD, FORT WORTH, TX, 76109. Phone: (817) 766-5500.
What is RICARDO CRISTOBAL, M.D.'s NPI number?
RICARDO CRISTOBAL, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801059514, issued on 07/03/2008.
Does RICARDO CRISTOBAL, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RICARDO CRISTOBAL, M.D.'s prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $2K in brand drug costs.
Does RICARDO CRISTOBAL, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, RICARDO CRISTOBAL, M.D. had 12 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.8%.
How many Otology & Neurotology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 333 Otology & Neurotology Physician providers across 46 states in the US. The average Otology & Neurotology Physician provider writes 401 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RICARDO CRISTOBAL, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RICARDO CRISTOBAL, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Cephalexin, Ofloxacin, Prednisone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RICARDO CRISTOBAL, M.D. accept Medicare?
RICARDO CRISTOBAL, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 314 Part D claims and 142 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RICARDO CRISTOBAL, M.D.'s credentials?
RICARDO CRISTOBAL, M.D.'s NPI is 1801059514 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.

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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