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SIMO HUANG, MD

Dermatopathology Physician in BELLAIRE, 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
421
Medicare Part D claims · 171 beneficiaries · Dermatopathology Physician avg: 650
Generic prescribing
81%
generic claims · 19% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.1K
48 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

SIMO HUANG, MD filed 421 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Dermatopathology Physician in BELLAIRE, Texas, prescribing 81% generic.

421
Part D claims, 2023
81%
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.

SIMO HUANG, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

421 Top 38% higher than 62% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 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)

SIMO HUANG, MD 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 SIMO HUANG, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/17/2018

NPI 1346730066

Primary specialty

Dermatopathology Physician

Niche

570 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

421 35% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 650

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Dermatopathology Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Dermatopathology Physician share within Texas

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Dermatopathology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Dermatopathology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Dermatopathology 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).

SIMO HUANG, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatopathology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 6700 WEST LOOP S STE 500, BELLAIRE, TX, 77401, with a listed phone of (713) 791-9966. NPI 1346730066 was issued on 05/17/2018. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HUANG 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 421 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 171 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $485K in drug spend, split 19% brand-name and 81% 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.

Dermatopathology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 570 enrolled providers across 48 states and an average of 650 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

6700 WEST LOOP S STE 500
BELLAIRE, TX 77401

Provider Details

NPI 1346730066
Specialty Dermatopathology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/17/2018

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SIMO HUANG, 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.

DERM SURGERY ASSOCIATES P.A.
BELLAIRE, 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 SIMO HUANG, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.1K

Largest payer

Janssen Biotech, Inc.

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 SIMO HUANG, MD. To verify SIMO HUANG, 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

SIMO HUANG, MD — brand share 19.0%
Specialty average (est.)

19% brand-name claims vs 81% generic, on 421 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.

421
Total Claims
$485K
Total Drug Cost
171
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
465
Total Day Supply
11,783
Brand vs Generic
19% brand / 81% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$469K
Generic Drug Cost
$16K
Antibiotic Claims
29

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.36
Gender Split
54% female / 46% male
Age Distribution
<65: 22, 65-74: 71, 75-84: 61, 85+: 17

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What SIMO HUANG, 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
Clobetasol Propionate
109
Triamcinolone Acetonide
29
Hydrocortisone
25
Dupixent Pen
Dupilumab
21
Ketoconazole
21
Doxycycline Hyclate
18
Dupixent Syringe
Dupilumab
17
Tacrolimus
15
Clindamycin Phosphate
14
Mupirocin
14

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

Dermatopathology Physician Overview

How SIMO HUANG, MD fits within the Dermatopathology Physician landscape nationally.

570
Dermatopathology Physician Providers in US
48
States with Dermatopathology Physician
650
Avg Claims per Provider

SIMO HUANG, MD's 421 claims are below the specialty average of 650.

Nearby Dermatopathology Physician Providers in Texas

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

Compare Dermatopathology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SIMO HUANG, MD's specialty?
SIMO HUANG, MD specializes in Dermatopathology Physician and practices in BELLAIRE, Texas. Credentials: MD.
How much does SIMO HUANG, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SIMO HUANG, MD wrote 421 Medicare Part D claims totaling $485K in drug costs for 171 beneficiaries.
Where is SIMO HUANG, MD located?
SIMO HUANG, MD is located at 6700 WEST LOOP S STE 500, BELLAIRE, TX, 77401. Phone: (713) 791-9966.
What is SIMO HUANG, MD's NPI number?
SIMO HUANG, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1346730066, issued on 05/17/2018.
Does SIMO HUANG, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SIMO HUANG, MD's prescribing is 19% brand-name and 81% generic drugs by claim count, with $469K in brand drug costs.
How many Dermatopathology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 570 Dermatopathology Physician providers across 48 states in the US. The average Dermatopathology Physician provider writes 650 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SIMO HUANG, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SIMO HUANG, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Clobetasol Propionate, Triamcinolone Acetonide, Hydrocortisone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SIMO HUANG, MD accept Medicare?
SIMO HUANG, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 421 Part D claims and 171 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SIMO HUANG, MD's credentials?
SIMO HUANG, MD's NPI is 1346730066 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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