2026 NPPES data Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program NPI 1386057883 MD
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SHEILA PINKSTON, MD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in COLLEGE STATION, 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
6K
Medicare Part D claims · 576 beneficiaries · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program avg: 459
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$13.26
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

SHEILA PINKSTON, MD filed 6,012 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in COLLEGE STATION, Texas, prescribing 89% generic.

6K
Part D claims, 2023
89%
generic prescribing
$13.26
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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SHEILA PINKSTON, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

6,012 Top 5% higher than 95% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. 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

What does the federal data show about SHEILA PINKSTON, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/03/2014

NPI 1386057883

Primary specialty

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

High-volume

331,761 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

6,012 1210% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 459

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program share within Texas

1. Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program share within Texas

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program) — 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).

SHEILA PINKSTON, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider holding MD credentials at 4421 STATE HIGHWAY 6 S STE 100, COLLEGE STATION, TX, 77845, with a listed phone of (979) 690-4828. NPI 1386057883 was issued on 06/03/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what PINKSTON 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 6,012 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 576 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $697K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count. 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.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 331,761 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 459 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

4421 STATE HIGHWAY 6 S STE 100
COLLEGE STATION, TX 77845

Provider Details

NPI 1386057883
Specialty Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/03/2014

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SHEILA PINKSTON, 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.

ST JOSEPH REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER
COLLEGE STATION, 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 SHEILA PINKSTON, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$13

Largest payer

Exact Sciences 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 SHEILA PINKSTON, MD. To verify SHEILA PINKSTON, 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

SHEILA PINKSTON, MD — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 6,012 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.

6,012
Total Claims
$697K
Total Drug Cost
576
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
15,093
Total Day Supply
446,618
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$583K
Generic Drug Cost
$111K
Antibiotic Claims
48

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.84
Gender Split
71% female / 29% male
Age Distribution
<65: 89, 65-74: 360, 75-84: 99, 85+: 28

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What SHEILA PINKSTON, MD 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
444
Levothyroxine Sodium
309
Losartan Potassium
269
Lisinopril
232
Metformin Hcl
223
Rosuvastatin Calcium
203
Hydrochlorothiazide
192
Fluticasone Propionate
160
Amlodipine Besylate
142
Omeprazole
140

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

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Overview

How SHEILA PINKSTON, MD fits within the Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program landscape nationally.

331,761
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in US
55
States with Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
459
Avg Claims per Provider

SHEILA PINKSTON, MD's 6,012 claims are above the specialty average of 459.

Nearby Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in Texas

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

Compare Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SHEILA PINKSTON, MD's specialty?
SHEILA PINKSTON, MD specializes in Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program and practices in COLLEGE STATION, Texas. Credentials: MD.
How much does SHEILA PINKSTON, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SHEILA PINKSTON, MD wrote 6,012 Medicare Part D claims totaling $697K in drug costs for 576 beneficiaries.
Where is SHEILA PINKSTON, MD located?
SHEILA PINKSTON, MD is located at 4421 STATE HIGHWAY 6 S STE 100, COLLEGE STATION, TX, 77845. Phone: (979) 690-4828.
What is SHEILA PINKSTON, MD's NPI number?
SHEILA PINKSTON, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386057883, issued on 06/03/2014.
Does SHEILA PINKSTON, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SHEILA PINKSTON, MD's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $583K in brand drug costs.
How many Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers are there in the US?
There are 331,761 Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers across 55 states in the US. The average Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider writes 459 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SHEILA PINKSTON, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SHEILA PINKSTON, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Losartan Potassium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SHEILA PINKSTON, MD accept Medicare?
SHEILA PINKSTON, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 6,012 Part D claims and 576 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SHEILA PINKSTON, MD's credentials?
SHEILA PINKSTON, MD's NPI is 1386057883 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

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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