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2026 NPPES data Pediatric Endocrinology Physician NPI 1942314836 M.D.
Verify on CMS → Rubina Heptulla, M.D.
Pediatric Endocrinology Physician in Houston, 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 1,459 in Pediatric Endocrinology 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
27
Medicare Part D claims · Pediatric Endocrinology Physician avg: 151
Generic prescribing
0%
generic claims · 59% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
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
Rubina Heptulla, M.D. filed 27 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pediatric Endocrinology Physician in Houston, Texas, prescribing 0% generic.
- 27
- Part D claims, 2023
- 0%
- 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.
Rubina Heptulla, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
27 0th percentile higher than 0% 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)
Rubina Heptulla, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations - 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 Rubina Heptulla, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Pediatric Endocrinology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
27 82% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Texas
How Pediatric Endocrinology 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 Pediatric Endocrinology 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).
Rubina Heptulla, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pediatric Endocrinology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at TEXAS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, Houston, TX, 77030, with a listed phone of (832) 824-1000. NPI 1942314836 was issued on 08/18/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 27 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $14K in drug spend, split 59% brand-name and 0% generic by claim count.
Pediatric Endocrinology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,459 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 151 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 | 1942314836 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Pediatric Endocrinology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 08/18/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Rubina Heptulla, 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.
RH Medical PLLC
Scarsdale, NY
Rubina Heptulla Physician PLLC
Scarsdale, NY
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
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 Rubina Heptulla, M.D.. To verify Rubina Heptulla, 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 · Brand-heavy
Rubina Heptulla, M.D. - brand share 59.0%
Pediatric Endocrinology Physician average
59% brand-name claims vs 0% generic, on 27 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.
27
Total Claims
$14K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 29
- Total Day Supply
- 836
- Brand vs Generic
- 59% brand / 0% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $14K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.72
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Ozempic Semaglutide | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Pediatric Endocrinology Physician Overview
How Rubina Heptulla, M.D. fits within the Pediatric Endocrinology Physician landscape nationally.
1,459
Pediatric Endocrinology Physician Providers in US
51
States with Pediatric Endocrinology Physician
151
Avg Claims per Provider
Rubina Heptulla, M.D.'s 27 claims are below the specialty average of 151.
Nearby Pediatric Endocrinology Physician Providers in Texas
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Texas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Heptulla.
Mohammad Abdulmonem
Houston, TX
Dr. Soumya Adhikari
M.D.
Dallas, TX
Dr. Mouhammad Rateb Alwazeer
M.D.
Prosper, TX
Dr. Jennifer Amaral Ramos
MD
Corpus Christi, TX
Dr. Diana Amaya Hellman
MD
Houston, TX
Compare Pediatric Endocrinology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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 Rubina Heptulla, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Rubina Heptulla, M.D. specializes in Pediatric Endocrinology Physician and practices in Houston, Texas. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Rubina Heptulla, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Rubina Heptulla, M.D. wrote 27 Medicare Part D claims totaling $14K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is Rubina Heptulla, M.D. located? ▼
Rubina Heptulla, M.D. is located at TEXAS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, Houston, TX, 77030. Phone: (832) 824-1000.
What is Rubina Heptulla, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Rubina Heptulla, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942314836, issued on 08/18/2006.
Does Rubina Heptulla, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Rubina Heptulla, M.D.'s prescribing is 59% brand-name and 0% generic drugs by claim count, with $14K in brand drug costs.
How many Pediatric Endocrinology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,459 Pediatric Endocrinology Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Pediatric Endocrinology Physician provider writes 151 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Rubina Heptulla, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Rubina Heptulla, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Ozempic. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Rubina Heptulla, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Rubina Heptulla, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 27 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 Rubina Heptulla, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Rubina Heptulla, M.D.'s NPI is 1942314836 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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