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2026 NPPES data Military Health Care Provider NPI 1427257070 MD
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Military Health Care Provider in El Paso, 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 3,007 in Military Health Care Provider, 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
744
Medicare Part D claims · 317 beneficiaries · Military Health Care Provider avg: 658
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 17% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Industry payments
$387.26
18 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
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
Samuel Almquist, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 744 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 100/100
- MIPS score · +17 vs avg
- 744
- Part D claims, 2023
- 83%
- generic prescribing
- $387.26
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
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.
Samuel Almquist, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
100 Top 7% higher than 93% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Samuel Almquist, MD sits
This provider among military health care provider peers
Across the 50 military health care provider providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Samuel Almquist, MD writes more Part D claims than 74% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 92% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one military health care provider peer from a representative sample of 49; the gold marker is Samuel Almquist, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Samuel Almquist, MD?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Military Health Care Provider
Medicare Part D claims
744 13% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
100/100 16.9 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Texas
How Military Health Care Provider compares to other specialties among Texas providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Samuel Almquist, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Military Health Care Provider national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 100/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Military Health Care Provider) - 100/100 vs national avg 83.1
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).
Samuel Almquist, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Military Health Care Provider provider holding MD credentials at 5005 N PIEDRAS ST, El Paso, TX, 79920, with a listed phone of (915) 759-7700. NPI 1427257070 was issued on 07/13/2007.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 744 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 317 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $708K in drug spend, split 17% brand-name and 83% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 100/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.
Military Health Care Provider is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,007 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 658 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 | 1427257070 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Military Health Care Provider |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/13/2007 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
100
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Samuel Almquist, 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.
Dermatology Health Specialists, PC
Bend, OR
Mountain View Dermatology,p.a.
El Paso, 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 Samuel Almquist, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$387
Largest payer
Lilly USA, LLC
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 Samuel Almquist, MD. To verify Samuel Almquist, 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.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Samuel Almquist, MD - brand share 17.0%
Military Health Care Provider average
17% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 744 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.
744
Total Claims
$708K
Total Drug Cost
317
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 835
- Total Day Supply
- 21,226
- Brand vs Generic
- 17% brand / 83% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $686K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $22K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 58
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 75.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.45
- Gender Split
- 54% female / 46% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 12, 65-74: 146, 75-84: 120, 85+: 39
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Samuel Almquist, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Triamcinolone Acet…
Triamcinolone Acetonide
156 claims
- Clobetasol Propion…
Clobetasol Propionate
119 claims
- Ketoconazole
Ketoconazole
73 claims
- Fluorouracil 48
Fluorouracil
48 claims
- Dupixent Pen 39
Dupixent Pen
39 claims
- Cephalexin 36
Cephalexin
36 claims
- Imiquimod 22
Imiquimod
22 claims
- Nystatin 22
Nystatin
22 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 156 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 119 |
| Ketoconazole | 73 |
| Fluorouracil | 48 |
| Dupixent Pen Dupilumab | 39 |
| Cephalexin | 36 |
| Imiquimod | 22 |
| Nystatin | 22 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 18 |
| Valacyclovir Valacyclovir Hcl | 18 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Military Health Care Provider Overview
How Samuel Almquist, MD fits within the Military Health Care Provider landscape nationally.
3,007
Military Health Care Provider Providers in US
51
States with Military Health Care Provider
658
Avg Claims per Provider
Samuel Almquist, MD's 744 claims are above the specialty average of 658.
Nearby Military Health Care Provider Providers in Texas
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Texas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Almquist.
Dr. Olivia Agee
MD
El Paso, TX
Dr. David Ahn
M.D
Fort Cavazos, TX
Dr. Omojolaade Akintade
MD, MSCR
Jbsa Ft Sam Houston, TX
Dr. Paul Alberico
M.D.
Dallas, TX
Alejandro Alejandrez Cisneros
San Antonio, TX
Compare Military Health Care Provider nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- 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 Samuel Almquist, MD's specialty? ▼
Samuel Almquist, MD specializes in Military Health Care Provider and practices in El Paso, Texas. Credentials: MD.
How much does Samuel Almquist, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Samuel Almquist, MD wrote 744 Medicare Part D claims totaling $708K in drug costs for 317 beneficiaries.
What is Samuel Almquist, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Samuel Almquist, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Samuel Almquist, MD located? ▼
Samuel Almquist, MD is located at 5005 N PIEDRAS ST, El Paso, TX, 79920. Phone: (915) 759-7700.
What is Samuel Almquist, MD's NPI number? ▼
Samuel Almquist, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427257070, issued on 07/13/2007.
Does Samuel Almquist, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Samuel Almquist, MD's prescribing is 17% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $686K in brand drug costs.
How many Military Health Care Provider providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 3,007 Military Health Care Provider providers across 51 states in the US. The average Military Health Care Provider provider writes 658 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Samuel Almquist, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Samuel Almquist, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Triamcinolone Acetonide, Clobetasol Propionate, Ketoconazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Samuel Almquist, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Samuel Almquist, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 744 Part D claims and 317 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Samuel Almquist, MD's credentials? ▼
Samuel Almquist, MD's NPI is 1427257070 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
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.
- 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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