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Tricia Punsalan, M.D.

Hospitalist Physician in Conroe, 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 16,825 in Hospitalist 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 219 beneficiaries · Hospitalist Physician avg: 888
Industry payments
$107.12
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Tricia Punsalan, M.D. filed 3,069 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Hospitalist Physician in Conroe, Texas.

3K
Part D claims, 2023
$107.12
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.

Tricia Punsalan, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

3,069 Top 11% higher than 89% 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. 2K+: 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

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)

Tricia Punsalan, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about Tricia Punsalan, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/10/2007

NPI 1003020504

Primary specialty

Hospitalist Physician

Mid-sized

16,825 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,069 246% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 888

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Hospitalist Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Largest specialties in Texas (% of in-state providers)

Behavior Technician - 5.6%Behavior Technician5.6%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 5.1%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program5.1%Family Nurse Practitioner - 4.5%Family Nurse Practitioner4.5%Professional Counselor - 4.4%Professional Counselor4.4%Pharmacist - 4.4%Pharmacist4.4%Speech-Language Pathologist - 3.9%Speech-Language Pathologist3.9%Hospitalist Physician - 0.3%Hospitalist Physician0.3%
Largest specialties in Texas (% of in-state 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 Hospitalist Physician. Verify directly:

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).

Tricia Punsalan, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospitalist Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 704 OLD MONTGOMERY RD, Conroe, TX, 77301, with a listed phone of (936) 539-4004. NPI 1003020504 was issued on 05/10/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Punsalan 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 3,069 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 219 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $146K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.4%. 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.

Hospitalist Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,825 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 888 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

704 OLD MONTGOMERY RD
Conroe, TX 77301

Provider Details

NPI 1003020504
Specialty Hospitalist Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/10/2007

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 Tricia Punsalan, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$107

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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 Tricia Punsalan, M.D.. To verify Tricia Punsalan, 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

3,069
Total Claims
$146K
Total Drug Cost
219
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,167
Total Day Supply
69,190
Generic Drug Cost
$51K
Opioid Claims
75 (2.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
101

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
79.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.90
Gender Split
49% female / 51% male
Age Distribution
<65: 13, 65-74: 53, 75-84: 81, 85+: 72

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Tricia Punsalan, 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
173
Gabapentin
126
Furosemide
97
Levothyroxine Sodium
97
Eliquis
Apixaban
94
Tamsulosin Hcl
92
Metoprolol Tartrate
87
Amlodipine Besylate
84
Potassium Chloride
78
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
67

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

Hospitalist Physician Overview

How Tricia Punsalan, M.D. fits within the Hospitalist Physician landscape nationally.

16,825
Hospitalist Physician Providers in US
54
States with Hospitalist Physician
888
Avg Claims per Provider

Tricia Punsalan, M.D.'s 3,069 claims are above the specialty average of 888.

Nearby Hospitalist Physician Providers in Texas

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

Compare Hospitalist Physician 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
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Hospitalist Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

Medicare Part D and MIPS figures describe practice patterns in federal programs only, they are not quality ratings, and PlainDoctor does not rate, rank, or recommend providers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tricia Punsalan, M.D.'s specialty?
Tricia Punsalan, M.D. specializes in Hospitalist Physician and practices in Conroe, Texas. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Tricia Punsalan, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Tricia Punsalan, M.D. wrote 3,069 Medicare Part D claims totaling $146K in drug costs for 219 beneficiaries.
Where is Tricia Punsalan, M.D. located?
Tricia Punsalan, M.D. is located at 704 OLD MONTGOMERY RD, Conroe, TX, 77301. Phone: (936) 539-4004.
What is Tricia Punsalan, M.D.'s NPI number?
Tricia Punsalan, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1003020504, issued on 05/10/2007.
Does Tricia Punsalan, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, Tricia Punsalan, M.D. had 75 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.4%.
How many Hospitalist Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,825 Hospitalist Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Hospitalist Physician provider writes 888 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Tricia Punsalan, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Tricia Punsalan, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Gabapentin, Furosemide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Tricia Punsalan, M.D. accept Medicare?
Tricia Punsalan, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,069 Part D claims and 219 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Tricia Punsalan, M.D.'s credentials?
Tricia Punsalan, M.D.'s NPI is 1003020504 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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.