Specialist ranking update
October 6, 2026 · 36 newly ranked individual specialists · existing directory grades unchanged.
Provisional network fit, not clinical quality
This partial release adds 8 Tier 1, 26 Tier 2, 1 Tier 3 and 1 policy-restricted specialist. Scores use the existing base-40 network-fit formula with supported identity, declared ownership, NPI tenure, credential and proximity factors. Medicare charge-efficiency, compatible PY2023 MIPS and ASC factors were not assessed for this batch and contribute neutral points, not negative findings.
Tier 1 requires score ≥70, MD/DO, physician-owned signal and ≥5 years NPI tenure; Tier 2 requires score ≥55 and eligible ownership; Tier 3 requires ≥40. Institutional/corporate/telehealth categories cannot reach Tier 1–2. Scores are clamped 0–100. Ownership is not a legal-entity audit, and NPI tenure is not clinical experience. Inclusion does not establish credentialing, network admission or a referral endorsement.
36 provisional specialist rankings
HADDEN, TIMOTHYCardiology - Interventional · FT WORTH, TX · NPI 163915446137.20PR · Provisional
Provisional public-data network-fit tier. CE, compatible PY2023 MIPS and ASC not assessed; zero contribution is neutral, not an adverse finding. Not board admission or clinical-quality ranking.
- Ownership signal
- hospital_owned: -20 points
- NPI tenure / MD-DO
- 20.81 years: +9.989 points; credential: +6
- Proximity
- 9.57 miles to Fort Worth; +1.213 points
- CE / compatible MIPS / ASC
- Not assessed; neutral contribution, not a negative finding
- Score sensitivity
- 17.2–60.2 points if unassessed factors vary, ownership held fixed. Not a confidence interval.
UT Southwestern states: “Timothy Hadden, M.D., is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine and its Division of Cardiology at UT Southwestern Medical Center.”
NPPES lists a Fort Worth location in ZIP 76104. The provided provider pages also list Fort Worth, Texas 76104; the additional Dallas locations do not conflict with the NPPES Fort Worth practice address.
No exact NPI or exact first/last match in downloaded LEIE (2026-09-10 file); not comprehensive licensure clearance.
SAFELY, CHARLESObstetrics & Gynecology · BEDFORD, TX · NPI 196246883583.82T1 · Provisional
Provisional public-data network-fit tier. CE, compatible PY2023 MIPS and ASC not assessed; zero contribution is neutral, not an adverse finding. Not board admission or clinical-quality ranking.
- Ownership signal
- physician_owned: +22 points
- NPI tenure / MD-DO
- 20.46 years: +9.821 points; credential: +6
- Proximity
- 0.0 miles to Bedford; +6 points
- CE / compatible MIPS / ASC
- Not assessed; neutral contribution, not a negative finding
- Score sensitivity
- 63.8–100 points if unassessed factors vary, ownership held fixed. Not a confidence interval.
NPPES lists “sole_proprietor”: “YES,” which is a declared physician-owned signal. The practice website says, “Dr. Safely, a native to Texas, opened his practice in 1996.” It also says he is “part of the Stella Mattina group,” but does not explicitly state employment by that group.
NPPES lists 1252 Harwood Rd, Bedford, TX. The official site describes care in Bedford, TX. Yelp also lists 1252 Harwood Rd, Bedford, TX, consistent with NPPES.
No exact NPI or exact first/last match in downloaded LEIE (2026-09-10 file); not comprehensive licensure clearance.
SCHWARTZ, DOUGLASGastroenterology · PHOENIX, AZ · NPI 121592997180.25T1 · Provisional
Provisional public-data network-fit tier. CE, compatible PY2023 MIPS and ASC not assessed; zero contribution is neutral, not an adverse finding. Not board admission or clinical-quality ranking.
- Ownership signal
- physician_owned: +22 points
- NPI tenure / MD-DO
- 21.13 years: +10.144 points; credential: +6
- Proximity
- 7.79 miles to Lillo (Scottsdale); +2.106 points
- CE / compatible MIPS / ASC
- Not assessed; neutral contribution, not a negative finding
- Score sensitivity
- 60.2–100 points if unassessed factors vary, ownership held fixed. Not a confidence interval.
NPPES lists sole_proprietor as "YES" for this NPI. The Arizona Digestive Health page does not itself state ownership.
NPPES lists a Phoenix, Arizona location, and the Arizona Digestive Health page lists Phoenix, Arizona locations. The Douglas A. Schwartz, D.O. page does not state a city or state, so it does not establish a conflicting location.
No exact NPI or exact first/last match in downloaded LEIE (2026-09-10 file); not comprehensive licensure clearance.
LELE, HIMALAYAThoracic Surgery · ARLINGTON, TX · NPI 196240700779.85T1 · Provisional
Provisional public-data network-fit tier. CE, compatible PY2023 MIPS and ASC not assessed; zero contribution is neutral, not an adverse finding. Not board admission or clinical-quality ranking.
- Ownership signal
- physician_owned: +22 points
- NPI tenure / MD-DO
- 21.31 years: +10.227 points; credential: +6
- Proximity
- 8.74 miles to Mansfield; +1.628 points
- CE / compatible MIPS / ASC
- Not assessed; neutral contribution, not a negative finding
- Score sensitivity
- 59.8–100 points if unassessed factors vary, ownership held fixed. Not a confidence interval.
NPPES lists sole_proprietor as YES. The practice page does not explicitly state ownership or employment.
Both sources list 515 W Mayfield Rd in Arlington, TX, but NPPES lists Suite 311 while the DFW practice page lists Suite 402.
No exact NPI or exact first/last match in downloaded LEIE (2026-09-10 file); not comprehensive licensure clearance.
CASTRO, JAIMEEndocrinology · FORT WORTH, TX · NPI 193215995179.01T1 · Provisional
Provisional public-data network-fit tier. CE, compatible PY2023 MIPS and ASC not assessed; zero contribution is neutral, not an adverse finding. Not board admission or clinical-quality ranking.
- Ownership signal
- physician_owned: +22 points
- NPI tenure / MD-DO
- 20.41 years: +9.794 points; credential: +6
- Proximity
- 9.57 miles to Fort Worth; +1.213 points
- CE / compatible MIPS / ASC
- Not assessed; neutral contribution, not a negative finding
- Score sensitivity
- 59.0–100 points if unassessed factors vary, ownership held fixed. Not a confidence interval.
NPPES lists sole_proprietor as YES, which is a declared physician-owned signal. Neither provided page states ownership.
NPPES and the NPI-linked page give 1650 West Rosedale, Suite 306, Fort Worth, TX 76104. The WellMed page identifies Fort Worth, TX but gives no address in the supplied details; it does not contradict the NPPES location.
No exact NPI or exact first/last match in downloaded LEIE (2026-09-10 file); not comprehensive licensure clearance.
FORTENBERRY, TAMRAObstetrics & Gynecology · ARLINGTON, TX · NPI 132626471478.97T1 · Provisional
Provisional public-data network-fit tier. CE, compatible PY2023 MIPS and ASC not assessed; zero contribution is neutral, not an adverse finding. Not board admission or clinical-quality ranking.
- Ownership signal
- physician_owned: +22 points
- NPI tenure / MD-DO
- 19.47 years: +9.346 points; credential: +6
- Proximity
- 8.74 miles to Mansfield; +1.628 points
- CE / compatible MIPS / ASC
- Not assessed; neutral contribution, not a negative finding
- Score sensitivity
- 59.0–100 points if unassessed factors vary, ownership held fixed. Not a confidence interval.
NPPES states “Sole Proprietor | YES.” The Matlock OB/GYN page identifies her at its practice locations but does not state other ownership or employment evidence.
NPPES lists Arlington, TX 76014 as the primary location and Mansfield, TX 76063 as a secondary location. The Matlock OB/GYN page lists Arlington, TX 76015 and 76002, and Mansfield, TX 76063. The AMA page also lists Arlington ZIP codes 76014 and 76015.
No exact NPI or exact first/last match in downloaded LEIE (2026-09-10 file); not comprehensive licensure clearance.
HERINGER, DUSTINOphthalmology & Optometry · TUCSON, AZ · NPI 112407419077.78T1 · Provisional
Provisional public-data network-fit tier. CE, compatible PY2023 MIPS and ASC not assessed; zero contribution is neutral, not an adverse finding. Not board admission or clinical-quality ranking.
- Ownership signal
- physician_owned: +22 points
- NPI tenure / MD-DO
- 20.37 years: +9.776 points; credential: +6
- Proximity
- 74.95 miles to Cornerstone STV (San Tan Valley); +0 points
- CE / compatible MIPS / ASC
- Not assessed; neutral contribution, not a negative finding
- Score sensitivity
- 57.8–100 points if unassessed factors vary, ownership held fixed. Not a confidence interval.
The practice homepage states: “Dr. Heringer is the founder of Arizona Ocular and Facial Plastic Surgery.”
NPPES lists a Tucson, Arizona location. The official practice pages place the practice in Scottsdale and Phoenix, Arizona, and the homepage specifically says Scottsdale, AZ. These are conflicting location records.
No exact NPI or exact first/last match in downloaded LEIE (2026-09-10 file); not comprehensive licensure clearance.
HOPKINS, MARY JANINEDermatology · MONROE, LA · NPI 185131659077.71T1 · Provisional
Provisional public-data network-fit tier. CE, compatible PY2023 MIPS and ASC not assessed; zero contribution is neutral, not an adverse finding. Not board admission or clinical-quality ranking.
- Ownership signal
- physician_owned: +22 points
- NPI tenure / MD-DO
- 20.23 years: +9.712 points; credential: +6
- Proximity
- 88.62 miles to Shreveport (Khanna); +0 points
- CE / compatible MIPS / ASC
- Not assessed; neutral contribution, not a negative finding
- Score sensitivity
- 57.7–100 points if unassessed factors vary, ownership held fixed. Not a confidence interval.
NPPES lists sole_proprietor as YES for the target physician, which is the declared physician-owned signal. The Hopkins Dermatology APMC page does not state ownership. The Mass General Brigham page states affiliation only, not employment.
NPPES lists Monroe, Louisiana as the target's location and also lists a Southlake, Texas practice location. The Mass General Brigham page lists Concord, Massachusetts for Mary J Hopkins. The latter page does not establish that it is the target physician, so the location conflict may reflect a namesake.
No exact NPI or exact first/last match in downloaded LEIE (2026-09-10 file); not comprehensive licensure clearance.
ZURIQAT, MUQDADPulmonology · SHERMAN, TX · NPI 141796288777.69T1 · Provisional
Provisional public-data network-fit tier. CE, compatible PY2023 MIPS and ASC not assessed; zero contribution is neutral, not an adverse finding. Not board admission or clinical-quality ranking.
- Ownership signal
- physician_owned: +22 points
- NPI tenure / MD-DO
- 20.18 years: +9.688 points; credential: +6
- Proximity
- 31.08 miles to Gainesville; +0 points
- CE / compatible MIPS / ASC
- Not assessed; neutral contribution, not a negative finding
- Score sensitivity
- 57.7–100 points if unassessed factors vary, ownership held fixed. Not a confidence interval.
NPPES reports sole_proprietor: YES, which is a declared physician-owned signal. The provided pages do not explicitly state that Dr. Zuriqat owns the practice or is employed by a hospital; hospital affiliation alone does not establish employment.
NPPES lists 300 N Highland Ave, Suite 455, Sherman, TX 75092. The Texoma Medical Center provider page lists Pulmonary and Sleep PA at 403 North Highland Avenue, Sherman, TX 75092, and at 5012 South US Highway 75, Suite 290, Denison, TX 75020. Medifind lists 300 N Highland Ave, Suite 455, under Summit Pulmonary and Sleep PLLC and separately lists 403 N Highland Ave under David W. Osterman MD P.A. These sources differ on the Sherman address and practice naming.
No exact NPI or exact first/last match in downloaded LEIE (2026-09-10 file); not comprehensive licensure clearance.
FLOWERS, JULIAObstetrics & Gynecology · GRAPEVINE, TX · NPI 166943314065.85T2 · Provisional
Provisional public-data network-fit tier. CE, compatible PY2023 MIPS and ASC not assessed; zero contribution is neutral, not an adverse finding. Not board admission or clinical-quality ranking. Academic affiliation does not establish legal employer; unknown ownership retained.
- Ownership signal
- private_group_unknown: +4 points
- NPI tenure / MD-DO
- 20.51 years: +9.847 points; credential: +6
- Proximity
- 0.0 miles to Grapevine; +6 points
- CE / compatible MIPS / ASC
- Not assessed; neutral contribution, not a negative finding
- Score sensitivity
- 45.8–88.8 points if unassessed factors vary, ownership held fixed. Not a confidence interval.
The physician page states: “Assistant Professor Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas.” This supports an academic faculty role under the specified classification; it does not establish employment by Baylor Scott & White or ownership of either listed practice. The page also states: “Dr. Julia Flowers began her private practice in 2000,” but does not establish that she owned it. NPPES reports sole_proprietor: NO.
NPPES lists 1600 W College, Ste 540, Grapevine, TX 76051. The Baylor Scott & White physician page lists Baylor Scott & White Obstetrics & Gynecology - Grapevine at 1631 Lancaster Dr, Ste 370, Grapevine, TX 76051. These official sources show different addresses; they may represent multiple locations, but the discrepancy cannot be resolved from the provided sources.
No exact NPI or exact first/last match in downloaded LEIE (2026-09-10 file); not comprehensive licensure clearance.
GARDOW, HEATHERObstetrics & Gynecology · MANSFIELD, TX · NPI 115452102965.22T2 · Provisional
Provisional public-data network-fit tier. CE, compatible PY2023 MIPS and ASC not assessed; zero contribution is neutral, not an adverse finding. Not board admission or clinical-quality ranking.
- Ownership signal
- private_group_unknown: +4 points
- NPI tenure / MD-DO
- 19.22 years: +9.224 points; credential: +6
- Proximity
- 0.0 miles to Mansfield; +6 points
- CE / compatible MIPS / ASC
- Not assessed; neutral contribution, not a negative finding
- Score sensitivity
- 45.2–88.2 points if unassessed factors vary, ownership held fixed. Not a confidence interval.
The official provider page names the practice as “Methodist Women's Health Specialists - Mansfield” but does not explicitly state that Dr. Gardow owns it or is employed by a hospital, health system, or corporation. NPPES lists sole_proprietor as “NO.”
NPPES lists 2800 E BROAD ST STE 100, Mansfield, TX 76063. The official practice page lists 2800 E. Broad St., Suite 100, Mansfield, TX 76063.
No exact NPI or exact first/last match in downloaded LEIE (2026-09-10 file); not comprehensive licensure clearance.
HASSAN, AHADCardiology - Interventional · GREENVILLE, TX · NPI 100307421264.81T2 · Provisional
Provisional public-data network-fit tier. CE, compatible PY2023 MIPS and ASC not assessed; zero contribution is neutral, not an adverse finding. Not board admission or clinical-quality ranking.
- Ownership signal
- private_group_unknown: +4 points
- NPI tenure / MD-DO
- 18.36 years: +8.814 points; credential: +6
- Proximity
- 0.0 miles to Greenville (Elite); +6 points
- CE / compatible MIPS / ASC
- Not assessed; neutral contribution, not a negative finding
- Score sensitivity
- 44.8–87.8 points if unassessed factors vary, ownership held fixed. Not a confidence interval.
No provided page states that he owns a practice, is employed by a hospital, or works for a corporation. NPPES lists sole_proprietor as “NO,” which does not establish another ownership category.
NPPES lists the NPI-matched Dalton location as “1411 CHATTANOOGA AVE,” consistent with the Dalton page’s “1411 Chattanooga Ave.” NPPES also lists a Greenville location at “4501 JOE RAMSEY BLVD E STE 130,” whereas Hunt Regional lists “4812 Roberts St., Greenville, TX 75401.” The Greenville street addresses differ; the sources do not establish whether these are separate sites or an outdated address.
No exact NPI or exact first/last match in downloaded LEIE (2026-09-10 file); not comprehensive licensure clearance.
SHUKLA, HIMANSHUCardiology - Electrophysiology · CHANDLER, AZ · NPI 128562770364.81T2 · Provisional
Provisional public-data network-fit tier. CE, compatible PY2023 MIPS and ASC not assessed; zero contribution is neutral, not an adverse finding. Not board admission or clinical-quality ranking.
- Ownership signal
- private_group_unknown: +4 points
- NPI tenure / MD-DO
- 21.10 years: +10.128 points; credential: +6
- Proximity
- 2.64 miles to Atembis (Chandler); +4.679 points
- CE / compatible MIPS / ASC
- Not assessed; neutral contribution, not a negative finding
- Score sensitivity
- 44.8–87.8 points if unassessed factors vary, ownership held fixed. Not a confidence interval.
The provided sources do not establish physician ownership or employment. Medifind lists “Ocala Health Surgical Group, LLC” as the practice, but a practice listing or LLC name does not establish ownership. Its profile states: “The page does not explicitly state that Dr. Shukla is employed by or owns Ocala Health Surgical Group, LLC.” NPPES reports sole_proprietor “NO.”
NPPES lists multiple locations: Chandler and Phoenix, Arizona, and an Ocala, Florida practice location. The Medifind profile places the target at Ocala Health Surgical Group, LLC in Ocala, consistent with the NPPES Ocala practice location; the additional Arizona locations do not by themselves establish a conflict.
No exact NPI or exact first/last match in downloaded LEIE (2026-09-10 file); not comprehensive licensure clearance.
HAUPTMAN, RONALDGastroenterology · PHOENIX, AZ · NPI 169977907464.66T2 · Provisional
Provisional public-data network-fit tier. CE, compatible PY2023 MIPS and ASC not assessed; zero contribution is neutral, not an adverse finding. Not board admission or clinical-quality ranking.
- Ownership signal
- private_group_unknown: +4 points
- NPI tenure / MD-DO
- 21.31 years: +10.231 points; credential: +6
- Proximity
- 3.14 miles to Family Practice Specialists (Phoenix); +4.43 points
- CE / compatible MIPS / ASC
- Not assessed; neutral contribution, not a negative finding
- Score sensitivity
- 44.7–87.7 points if unassessed factors vary, ownership held fixed. Not a confidence interval.
Ownership is not established. The official physician page says “### Hospital Affiliations” and lists “John C. Lincoln North Mountain” and “Abrazo Scottsdale Campus,” but does not state that he is employed by either hospital or owns the practice.
NPPES lists a Phoenix location with ZIP 85020. The official practice page lists Phoenix locations in ZIP codes 85020 and 85032; the provided sources do not establish a contradictory practice location.
No exact NPI or exact first/last match in downloaded LEIE (2026-09-10 file); not comprehensive licensure clearance.
CIPRIANO, GILDAObstetrics & Gynecology · BEDFORD, TX · NPI 194234277964.56T2 · Provisional
Provisional public-data network-fit tier. CE, compatible PY2023 MIPS and ASC not assessed; zero contribution is neutral, not an adverse finding. Not board admission or clinical-quality ranking.
- Ownership signal
- private_group_unknown: +4 points
- NPI tenure / MD-DO
- 19.65 years: +9.43 points; credential: +6
- Proximity
- 1.74 miles to Bedford; +5.129 points
- CE / compatible MIPS / ASC
- Not assessed; neutral contribution, not a negative finding
- Score sensitivity
- 44.6–87.6 points if unassessed factors vary, ownership held fixed. Not a confidence interval.
Neither page explicitly establishes physician ownership or employment. The Texas Health page identifies “## Texas Health Women's Care” and says she “currently serves as vice chief of the Obstetrics and Gynecology department at Texas Health HEB”; it does not state that she is employed by Texas Health. The surgery-center page says “Website: Medical Clinic of North Texas PLLC,” but an LLC listing does not establish her ownership or employment.
NPPES lists 1615 Hospital Pkwy, Suite 100, Bedford, TX 76022. The Texas Health provider page lists “1615 Hospital Parkway, Suite 300 Bedford, TX 76022.” The differing suite numbers are an unresolved location conflict. The surgery-center page gives Bedford, TX 76022 without a street address.
No exact NPI or exact first/last match in downloaded LEIE (2026-09-10 file); not comprehensive licensure clearance.
YEUNG, CHRISTOPHEROrthopedics - Spinal · PHOENIX, AZ · NPI 120586400664.16T2 · Provisional
Provisional public-data network-fit tier. CE, compatible PY2023 MIPS and ASC not assessed; zero contribution is neutral, not an adverse finding. Not board admission or clinical-quality ranking.
- Ownership signal
- private_group_unknown: +4 points
- NPI tenure / MD-DO
- 20.27 years: +9.73 points; credential: +6
- Proximity
- 3.14 miles to Family Practice Specialists (Phoenix); +4.43 points
- CE / compatible MIPS / ASC
- Not assessed; neutral contribution, not a negative finding
- Score sensitivity
- 44.2–87.2 points if unassessed factors vary, ownership held fixed. Not a confidence interval.
“No ownership or hospital employment is stated. The page identifies a primary practice but does not say the physician owns it or is employed by a hospital.” The other listing states: “No ownership or hospital-employment statement is provided.” Hospital affiliation alone does not establish employment.
The NPPES Phoenix location, 1635 E Myrtle Ave Suite 400, matches the everydayhealth primary practice address: “1635 E Myrtle Ave Ste 400, Phoenix, AZ 85020.” The additional locations listed there do not conflict with the NPPES location.
No exact NPI or exact first/last match in downloaded LEIE (2026-09-10 file); not comprehensive licensure clearance.
MURRAY, MARKGastroenterology · NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TX · NPI 120589621463.23T2 · Provisional
Provisional public-data network-fit tier. CE, compatible PY2023 MIPS and ASC not assessed; zero contribution is neutral, not an adverse finding. Not board admission or clinical-quality ranking.
- Ownership signal
- private_group_unknown: +4 points
- NPI tenure / MD-DO
- 20.54 years: +9.858 points; credential: +6
- Proximity
- 5.26 miles to Bedford; +3.369 points
- CE / compatible MIPS / ASC
- Not assessed; neutral contribution, not a negative finding
- Score sensitivity
- 43.2–86.2 points if unassessed factors vary, ownership held fixed. Not a confidence interval.
The provided practice pages do not state that Dr. Murray owns the practice or is employed by a hospital or corporation. The Southwestern Health page lists “GI Alliance” as a location heading but does not explicitly state employment; the DHAT page lists facility affiliations, not employment or ownership.
NPPES lists 7620 NE Loop 820, North Richland Hills, TX. The Southwestern Health page lists GI Alliance at that same address. It also lists a Fort Worth practice location for Dr. Murray.
No exact NPI or exact first/last match in downloaded LEIE (2026-09-10 file); not comprehensive licensure clearance.
BARTLETT HACKENMILLER, SUZANNEObstetrics & Gynecology · SCOTTSDALE, AZ · NPI 174020943663.16T2 · Provisional
Provisional public-data network-fit tier. CE, compatible PY2023 MIPS and ASC not assessed; zero contribution is neutral, not an adverse finding. Not board admission or clinical-quality ranking.
- Ownership signal
- private_group_unknown: +4 points
- NPI tenure / MD-DO
- 20.22 years: +9.704 points; credential: +6
- Proximity
- 5.1 miles to Lillo (Scottsdale); +3.451 points
- CE / compatible MIPS / ASC
- Not assessed; neutral contribution, not a negative finding
- Score sensitivity
- 43.2–86.2 points if unassessed factors vary, ownership held fixed. Not a confidence interval.
The Integrative Initiative page says she “sees patients at Honor Health Integrative Medicine in Scottsdale, AZ” and “by telehealth for Mercy One OB-Gyn in Waterloo, IA.” The HonorHealth page lists “HonorHealth Medical Group” and “HonorHealth Integrative Medicine.” Neither page explicitly states that she owns either practice or is employed by either organization.
The pages place HonorHealth Integrative Medicine in Scottsdale, Arizona. The Integrative Initiative page separately states that she provides telehealth for Mercy One OB-Gyn in Waterloo, Iowa; these are distinct practice arrangements, not conflicting location claims.
No exact NPI or exact first/last match in downloaded LEIE (2026-09-10 file); not comprehensive licensure clearance.
ALLEN, KATRINAObstetrics & Gynecology · FORT WORTH, TX · NPI 133612374463.09T2 · Provisional
Provisional public-data network-fit tier. CE, compatible PY2023 MIPS and ASC not assessed; zero contribution is neutral, not an adverse finding. Not board admission or clinical-quality ranking.
- Ownership signal
- private_group_unknown: +4 points
- NPI tenure / MD-DO
- 20.85 years: +10.007 points; credential: +6
- Proximity
- 5.83 miles to Fort Worth; +3.087 points
- CE / compatible MIPS / ASC
- Not assessed; neutral contribution, not a negative finding
- Score sensitivity
- 43.1–86.1 points if unassessed factors vary, ownership held fixed. Not a confidence interval.
The Methodist page identifies the practice as “Womens Integrated Health” and gives the Fort Worth address matching NPPES. It states: “The physicians on the Methodist Health System medical staff are independent practitioners who are not employees or agents of Methodist Health System, or any of its affiliated hospitals.” It does not establish Dr. Allen’s ownership or identify her as a Methodist Medical Group employee. NPPES reports sole_proprietor: “NO.”
The NPPES Fort Worth address matches the Methodist provider page. That page also lists a Dallas address without associating it with a practice name; BBB lists Women's Integrated Healthcare in Southlake. These additional directory locations do not contradict the NPPES-matched Fort Worth location. The Kernersville, NC Doctor.com entry is not identity-matched.
No exact NPI or exact first/last match in downloaded LEIE (2026-09-10 file); not comprehensive licensure clearance.
HO, KEVINGastroenterology · NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TX · NPI 139684293662.99T2 · Provisional
Provisional public-data network-fit tier. CE, compatible PY2023 MIPS and ASC not assessed; zero contribution is neutral, not an adverse finding. Not board admission or clinical-quality ranking.
- Ownership signal
- private_group_unknown: +4 points
- NPI tenure / MD-DO
- 20.05 years: +9.625 points; credential: +6
- Proximity
- 5.26 miles to Bedford; +3.369 points
- CE / compatible MIPS / ASC
- Not assessed; neutral contribution, not a negative finding
- Score sensitivity
- 43.0–86.0 points if unassessed factors vary, ownership held fixed. Not a confidence interval.
The DHAT profile states ownership or hospital employment is “Not stated” and does not explicitly identify the physician’s ownership, employer, or hospital employment. The North Richland Hills profile likewise states “Not stated.”
NPPES lists a location in North Richland Hills, Texas (7835 Boulevard 26). The supplied practice pages list Fort Worth, Texas, including 10900 Founders Way, Suite 204. These are distinct listed practice locations; the sources do not establish whether the NPPES address is outdated or whether both locations apply.
No exact NPI or exact first/last match in downloaded LEIE (2026-09-10 file); not comprehensive licensure clearance.
DEKA, MARYObstetrics & Gynecology · SCOTTSDALE, AZ · NPI 122523283862.72T2 · Provisional
Provisional public-data network-fit tier. CE, compatible PY2023 MIPS and ASC not assessed; zero contribution is neutral, not an adverse finding. Not board admission or clinical-quality ranking.
- Ownership signal
- private_group_unknown: +4 points
- NPI tenure / MD-DO
- 19.31 years: +9.27 points; credential: +6
- Proximity
- 5.1 miles to Lillo (Scottsdale); +3.451 points
- CE / compatible MIPS / ASC
- Not assessed; neutral contribution, not a negative finding
- Score sensitivity
- 42.7–85.7 points if unassessed factors vary, ownership held fixed. Not a confidence interval.
NPPES lists “Sole Proprietor|NO,” which does not establish who owns or employs the physician. The identity-matched page says, “Ownership or hospital employment: Not stated.”
NPPES lists 10261 N 92ND ST, Scottsdale, AZ 85258-4502. The identity-matched page says Mary Deka “practices in Scottsdale, AZ 85258-4502.” The separate page naming Andrew Villa also gives the street address, but does not identify it as Mary Deka’s location.
No exact NPI or exact first/last match in downloaded LEIE (2026-09-10 file); not comprehensive licensure clearance.
SNEAD, JONATHANObstetrics & Gynecology · FORT WORTH, TX · NPI 182111270762.58T2 · Provisional
Provisional public-data network-fit tier. CE, compatible PY2023 MIPS and ASC not assessed; zero contribution is neutral, not an adverse finding. Not board admission or clinical-quality ranking. Ownership conflict: sole-proprietor declaration versus THPG membership; use unknown ownership, not Tier 1.
- Ownership signal
- private_group_unknown: +4 points
- NPI tenure / MD-DO
- 19.55 years: +9.386 points; credential: +6
- Proximity
- 5.62 miles to Fort Worth; +3.192 points
- CE / compatible MIPS / ASC
- Not assessed; neutral contribution, not a negative finding
- Score sensitivity
- 42.6–85.6 points if unassessed factors vary, ownership held fixed. Not a confidence interval.
NPPES lists sole_proprietor as YES, which is a declared physician-owned signal. The Texas Health page says “A member of Texas Health Physicians Group,” but does not explicitly state employment; hospital affiliation or group membership alone does not override the NPPES ownership signal.
NPPES lists 10932 N Riverside Dr, Suite 100, Fort Worth, TX 76244. The official Texas Health provider page lists Alliance Women's Healthcare at 10600 North Riverside Drive, Suite 100, Fort Worth, TX 76244. These sources give different street numbers.
No exact NPI or exact first/last match in downloaded LEIE (2026-09-10 file); not comprehensive licensure clearance.
MEHTA, SHAILESHGastroenterology · FLOWER MOUND, TX · NPI 118460004162.55T2 · Provisional
Provisional public-data network-fit tier. CE, compatible PY2023 MIPS and ASC not assessed; zero contribution is neutral, not an adverse finding. Not board admission or clinical-quality ranking.
- Ownership signal
- private_group_unknown: +4 points
- NPI tenure / MD-DO
- 20.79 years: +9.98 points; credential: +6
- Proximity
- 6.87 miles to Grapevine; +2.566 points
- CE / compatible MIPS / ASC
- Not assessed; neutral contribution, not a negative finding
- Score sensitivity
- 42.5–85.5 points if unassessed factors vary, ownership held fixed. Not a confidence interval.
The official provider page lists “Primary Texas Digestive Disease Consultants” but does not establish physician ownership, corporate/PE ownership, or hospital employment. NPPES lists sole_proprietor as “NO.”
The NPPES location, “3051 CHURCHILL DR STE 120,” Flower Mound, TX 75022, matches the Southwestern Health address, “3051 Churchill Dr, Ste 120, Flower Mound, TX 75022.”
No exact NPI or exact first/last match in downloaded LEIE (2026-09-10 file); not comprehensive licensure clearance.
DOLINAR, RICHARDEndocrinology · PHOENIX, AZ · NPI 154822702861.95T2 · Provisional
Provisional public-data network-fit tier. CE, compatible PY2023 MIPS and ASC not assessed; zero contribution is neutral, not an adverse finding. Not board admission or clinical-quality ranking.
- Ownership signal
- private_group_unknown: +4 points
- NPI tenure / MD-DO
- 20.44 years: +9.813 points; credential: +6
- Proximity
- 7.72 miles to Family Practice Specialists (Phoenix); +2.14 points
- CE / compatible MIPS / ASC
- Not assessed; neutral contribution, not a negative finding
- Score sensitivity
- 42.0–85.0 points if unassessed factors vary, ownership held fixed. Not a confidence interval.
The profile describes him as “A private practice Clinical Endocrinologist in Phoenix, Arizona for over 30 years,” but does not name the practice or explicitly say that he owns it. No hospital employment or corporate employment is stated. The NPPES record lists sole_proprietor as “NO.”
NPPES lists a Phoenix, Arizona location. The physician profile states “in Phoenix, Arizona.”
No exact NPI or exact first/last match in downloaded LEIE (2026-09-10 file); not comprehensive licensure clearance.
DONNALLY, CHESTEROrthopedics - Spinal · ADDISON, TX · NPI 173050607261.36T2 · Provisional
Provisional public-data network-fit tier. CE, compatible PY2023 MIPS and ASC not assessed; zero contribution is neutral, not an adverse finding. Not board admission or clinical-quality ranking.
- Ownership signal
- private_group_unknown: +4 points
- NPI tenure / MD-DO
- 12.53 years: +6.016 points; credential: +6
- Proximity
- 1.31 miles to Dallas (Prestige); +5.343 points
- CE / compatible MIPS / ASC
- Not assessed; neutral contribution, not a negative finding
- Score sensitivity
- 41.4–84.4 points if unassessed factors vary, ownership held fixed. Not a confidence interval.
The practice page states under “Current Employments”: “Texas Spine Consultants” and “Minimally Invasive and Complex Spine Surgeon.” It does not state that Dr. Donnally owns the practice. “Director of Robotic Spine Surgery, Baylor Frisco Medical Center” appears under “Administrative Roles,” not Current Employments, and does not explicitly establish hospital employment.
NPPES lists 17051 Dallas Pkwy Ste 400, Addison, TX 75001. The physician bio gives the same street address and suite in Addison; the ZIP is displayed as 75001 on the page and 750017108 in NPPES, with no substantive location conflict.
No exact NPI or exact first/last match in downloaded LEIE (2026-09-10 file); not comprehensive licensure clearance.
CASE, CHRISTOPHERCardiology · FORT WORTH, TX · NPI 191201103260.88T2 · Provisional
Provisional public-data network-fit tier. CE, compatible PY2023 MIPS and ASC not assessed; zero contribution is neutral, not an adverse finding. Not board admission or clinical-quality ranking.
- Ownership signal
- private_group_unknown: +4 points
- NPI tenure / MD-DO
- 20.13 years: +9.664 points; credential: +6
- Proximity
- 9.57 miles to Fort Worth; +1.213 points
- CE / compatible MIPS / ASC
- Not assessed; neutral contribution, not a negative finding
- Score sensitivity
- 40.9–83.9 points if unassessed factors vary, ownership held fixed. Not a confidence interval.
No physician ownership or employment is established by the provided sources. The directory lists Cook Children's Heart Center as a location and lists hospitals separately; hospital affiliation alone does not establish employment. NPPES sole proprietor is NO.
NPPES lists a Fort Worth location at 1500 Cooper St. The likely matching directory entry lists Cook Children's Heart Center locations in Arlington and Fort Worth, including Fort Worth. The other provided physician pages concern different specialties and cities.
No exact NPI or exact first/last match in downloaded LEIE (2026-09-10 file); not comprehensive licensure clearance.
BELBEL, ROGERCardiology - General · EL PASO, TX · NPI 184124021559.80T2 · Provisional
Provisional public-data network-fit tier. CE, compatible PY2023 MIPS and ASC not assessed; zero contribution is neutral, not an adverse finding. Not board admission or clinical-quality ranking.
- Ownership signal
- private_group_unknown: +4 points
- NPI tenure / MD-DO
- 20.41 years: +9.796 points; credential: +6
- Proximity
- 543.75 miles to Fort Worth; +0 points
- CE / compatible MIPS / ASC
- Not assessed; neutral contribution, not a negative finding
- Score sensitivity
- 39.8–82.8 points if unassessed factors vary, ownership held fixed. Not a confidence interval.
Ownership is not established. MediFind states: “The page does not state that Dr. Belbel owns the practice or is employed by a hospital.” BBB lists “Roger Belbel, Physician” under business management but does not state that he owns the practice.
NPPES lists a practice location at “935 SUNLAND PARK DR, SUITE 102, EL PASO, TX 799221369.” MediFind places Roger Belbel in Greenville and lists Texas Cardiovascular Specialists-Greenville at “4501 Joe Ramsey Blvd E Ste 130, Greenville, TX 75401.” BBB separately lists El Paso Heart Center, P.A. in El Paso and names Roger Belbel in business management. The provided sources do not resolve these differing practice locations.
No exact NPI or exact first/last match in downloaded LEIE (2026-09-10 file); not comprehensive licensure clearance.
WHITFIELD, LARRYEndocrinology · DENISON, TX · NPI 155831160559.79T2 · Provisional
Provisional public-data network-fit tier. CE, compatible PY2023 MIPS and ASC not assessed; zero contribution is neutral, not an adverse finding. Not board admission or clinical-quality ranking.
- Ownership signal
- private_group_unknown: +4 points
- NPI tenure / MD-DO
- 20.41 years: +9.794 points; credential: +6
- Proximity
- 35.54 miles to Gainesville; +0 points
- CE / compatible MIPS / ASC
- Not assessed; neutral contribution, not a negative finding
- Score sensitivity
- 39.8–82.8 points if unassessed factors vary, ownership held fixed. Not a confidence interval.
Ownership is not established. The Yellow Pages page states: “Ownership, hospital employment, or hospital affiliation | Not stated.” The other directory says: “No affiliation, ownership, or hospital employment stated.” NPPES reports sole_proprietor: NO, which does not establish another ownership type.
NPPES lists 5012 S US HIGHWAY 75, SUITE 300, Denison, TX 75020. The Yellow Pages page gives “5012 S Us Highway 75 Ste 240” for one listing and the street address without a suite for the alternate listing. The other directory lists 5012 S US Highway 75 Ste 300. The differing suite numbers are not reconciled by the provided sources.
No exact NPI or exact first/last match in downloaded LEIE (2026-09-10 file); not comprehensive licensure clearance.
ECHOLS, HARVEYVascular / Venous Medicine · FRISCO, TX · NPI 162908995859.67T2 · Provisional
Provisional public-data network-fit tier. CE, compatible PY2023 MIPS and ASC not assessed; zero contribution is neutral, not an adverse finding. Not board admission or clinical-quality ranking.
- Ownership signal
- private_group_unknown: +4 points
- NPI tenure / MD-DO
- 20.15 years: +9.674 points; credential: +6
- Proximity
- 21.46 miles to Dallas (Prestige); +0 points
- CE / compatible MIPS / ASC
- Not assessed; neutral contribution, not a negative finding
- Score sensitivity
- 39.7–82.7 points if unassessed factors vary, ownership held fixed. Not a confidence interval.
NPPES states “Sole Proprietor|NO.” The UVVC page says Dr. Echols “will lead its new Frisco clinic” but does not establish ownership or employment; its ownership/employment detail is stated as not provided.
NPPES lists Frisco as the primary practice address and Mesquite as a secondary practice location. The UVVC announcement identifies its new clinic and Dr. Echols’s role in Frisco. The Florida licensing page provides no practice city or state.
No exact NPI or exact first/last match in downloaded LEIE (2026-09-10 file); not comprehensive licensure clearance.
RYAN, MATTHEWOtolaryngology (ENT) · GALVESTON, TX · NPI 148773027159.57T2 · Provisional
Provisional public-data network-fit tier. CE, compatible PY2023 MIPS and ASC not assessed; zero contribution is neutral, not an adverse finding. Not board admission or clinical-quality ranking. Academic affiliation does not establish legal employer; unknown ownership retained.
- Ownership signal
- private_group_unknown: +4 points
- NPI tenure / MD-DO
- 19.94 years: +9.572 points; credential: +6
- Proximity
- 263.76 miles to Mansfield; +0 points
- CE / compatible MIPS / ASC
- Not assessed; neutral contribution, not a negative finding
- Score sensitivity
- 39.6–82.6 points if unassessed factors vary, ownership held fixed. Not a confidence interval.
The AAO page states: “Dr. Ryan is an Associate Professor at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, TX.”
NPPES lists the target’s location as 301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77555. The AAO biography states that Dr. Ryan is an Associate Professor at UT Southwestern “in Dallas, TX.” These sources give different Texas locations; the NPPES record was last updated in 2007.
No exact NPI or exact first/last match in downloaded LEIE (2026-09-10 file); not comprehensive licensure clearance.
MORTAZAVI, MOHAMMEDPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation · TUCSON, AZ · NPI 187174024158.69T2 · Provisional
Provisional public-data network-fit tier. CE, compatible PY2023 MIPS and ASC not assessed; zero contribution is neutral, not an adverse finding. Not board admission or clinical-quality ranking.
- Ownership signal
- private_group_unknown: +4 points
- NPI tenure / MD-DO
- 18.11 years: +8.692 points; credential: +6
- Proximity
- 74.95 miles to Cornerstone STV (San Tan Valley); +0 points
- CE / compatible MIPS / ASC
- Not assessed; neutral contribution, not a negative finding
- Score sensitivity
- 38.7–81.7 points if unassessed factors vary, ownership held fixed. Not a confidence interval.
The page states: “Their role there is Founder/Lead Physician.” This supports physician-founded status. NPPES lists sole_proprietor as “NO”; that is not itself evidence of another ownership arrangement.
NPPES and the practice pages list 5199 E Farness Dr, Suite 101, Tucson, AZ 85712.
No exact NPI or exact first/last match in downloaded LEIE (2026-09-10 file); not comprehensive licensure clearance.
VANDERHEIDEN, ANNAEndocrinology · ODESSA, TX · NPI 174041463058.36T2 · Provisional
Provisional public-data network-fit tier. CE, compatible PY2023 MIPS and ASC not assessed; zero contribution is neutral, not an adverse finding. Not board admission or clinical-quality ranking.
- Ownership signal
- private_group_unknown: +4 points
- NPI tenure / MD-DO
- 17.42 years: +8.359 points; credential: +6
- Proximity
- 304.83 miles to Fort Worth; +0 points
- CE / compatible MIPS / ASC
- Not assessed; neutral contribution, not a negative finding
- Score sensitivity
- 38.4–81.4 points if unassessed factors vary, ownership held fixed. Not a confidence interval.
Ownership or employment is not established. The Ascension page names the practice and lists “Hospital affiliations” with “- Ascension Providence”; affiliation alone does not establish employment or ownership.
NPPES lists a location in Odessa, TX. The NPI-matched Ascension page identifies her in Waco, TX. The Convene page also gives Odessa, TX while describing her practice at Ascension Medical Group Providence Endocrinology Clinic in Waco, so the location discrepancy is unresolved.
No exact NPI or exact first/last match in downloaded LEIE (2026-09-10 file); not comprehensive licensure clearance.
UKOHA, UZOAMAKADermatology · NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TX · NPI 107304112558.11T2 · Provisional
Provisional public-data network-fit tier. CE, compatible PY2023 MIPS and ASC not assessed; zero contribution is neutral, not an adverse finding. Not board admission or clinical-quality ranking.
- Ownership signal
- private_group_unknown: +4 points
- NPI tenure / MD-DO
- 9.35 years: +4.487 points; credential: +6
- Proximity
- 4.75 miles to Bedford; +3.627 points
- CE / compatible MIPS / ASC
- Not assessed; neutral contribution, not a negative finding
- Score sensitivity
- 38.1–81.1 points if unassessed factors vary, ownership held fixed. Not a confidence interval.
No source explicitly establishes physician ownership, corporate/PE ownership, or hospital employment. Northstar Dermatology lists Uzoamaka Ukoha as a dermatologist on its team; the page does not specify an employment or ownership arrangement. Supporting passage: “Uzoamaka Ukoha | Dermatologist | Fort Worth, Texas; Northstar Dermatology’s office is in North Richland Hills | MD, FAAD.”
NPPES lists the practice location in North Richland Hills, TX, and Northstar Dermatology identifies its office as being in North Richland Hills. Doctor.com gives a different office location: “8200 Walnut Hill Ln / Dallas, TX 75231” and says she is “practicing in Dallas, TX.” The provided sources do not resolve this discrepancy.
No exact NPI or exact first/last match in downloaded LEIE (2026-09-10 file); not comprehensive licensure clearance.
BIGBIE, BENJAMINDermatology · NORMAN, OK · NPI 110426252656.43T2 · Provisional
Provisional public-data network-fit tier. CE, compatible PY2023 MIPS and ASC not assessed; zero contribution is neutral, not an adverse finding. Not board admission or clinical-quality ranking.
- Ownership signal
- private_group_unknown: +4 points
- NPI tenure / MD-DO
- 13.40 years: +6.432 points; credential: +6
- Proximity
- 75.19 miles to Ardmore (Life's Cycle / Watkins); +0 points
- CE / compatible MIPS / ASC
- Not assessed; neutral contribution, not a negative finding
- Score sensitivity
- 36.4–79.4 points if unassessed factors vary, ownership held fixed. Not a confidence interval.
Ownership is not established. The biography says he “decided to open the Skin Cancer Center in Norman,” but does not explicitly state that he founded or owns it. No hospital employment or corporate ownership is stated.
NPPES lists a Norman location at 3209 24th Ave NW and an additional practice location in Tulsa. The official practice biography places the Skin Cancer Center in Norman (OK 73069); this does not conflict with the listed Norman location.
No exact NPI or exact first/last match in downloaded LEIE (2026-09-10 file); not comprehensive licensure clearance.
AWOSEMUSI, YETUNDEObstetrics & Gynecology · DALLAS, TX · NPI 176082145856.39T2 · Provisional
Provisional public-data network-fit tier. CE, compatible PY2023 MIPS and ASC not assessed; zero contribution is neutral, not an adverse finding. Not board admission or clinical-quality ranking. Academic affiliation does not establish legal employer; unknown ownership retained.
- Ownership signal
- private_group_unknown: +4 points
- NPI tenure / MD-DO
- 13.30 years: +6.386 points; credential: +6
- Proximity
- 12.87 miles to Dallas (Prestige); +0 points
- CE / compatible MIPS / ASC
- Not assessed; neutral contribution, not a negative finding
- Score sensitivity
- 36.4–79.4 points if unassessed factors vary, ownership held fixed. Not a confidence interval.
Castle Connolly lists: “Assistant Professor, Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas.” This is explicit academic faculty evidence. The page does not explicitly state ownership of the listed practice. Hospital affiliation alone is not used as employment evidence.
NPPES lists a Dallas location at 5323 Harry Hines Blvd. The provided physician pages list Irving, TX: WebMD gives Womens Health Of Las Colinas at 6750 N MacArthur Blvd, and Castle Connolly lists UT Southwestern Medical Center at Las Colinas. These sources report differing practice locations and practice names.
No exact NPI or exact first/last match in downloaded LEIE (2026-09-10 file); not comprehensive licensure clearance.
PARIKH, KISANOrthopedics · SAN ANTONIO, TX · NPI 103356857154.96T3 · Provisional
Provisional public-data network-fit tier. CE, compatible PY2023 MIPS and ASC not assessed; zero contribution is neutral, not an adverse finding. Not board admission or clinical-quality ranking.
- Ownership signal
- private_group_unknown: +4 points
- NPI tenure / MD-DO
- 10.33 years: +4.96 points; credential: +6
- Proximity
- 228.55 miles to Mansfield; +0 points
- CE / compatible MIPS / ASC
- Not assessed; neutral contribution, not a negative finding
- Score sensitivity
- 35.0–78.0 points if unassessed factors vary, ownership held fixed. Not a confidence interval.
NPPES lists sole_proprietor as “NO.” The matching NPI page states: “Ownership or hospital employment: Not stated.” The Medical City physician page provides no ownership or employment statement in the supplied content. No explicit evidence establishes physician ownership, hospital employment, or corporate employment.
NPPES lists the target’s location in San Antonio, Texas, and the page explicitly matching NPI 1033568571 says he practices in San Antonio, TX. The WakeMed page’s Raleigh location is associated with the different physician Kishan Parikh and is not treated as a location conflict for this target.
No exact NPI or exact first/last match in downloaded LEIE (2026-09-10 file); not comprehensive licensure clearance.