2026 NPPES data Pediatric Sports Medicine Physician NPI 1558821199 MD
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ALEX MAURICIO GALE, MD

Pediatric Sports Medicine Physician in CHICAGO, Illinois. 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
51
Medicare Part D claims · 37 beneficiaries · Pediatric Sports Medicine Physician avg: 224

What the federal data shows

ALEX MAURICIO GALE, MD filed 51 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pediatric Sports Medicine Physician in CHICAGO, Illinois.

51
Part D claims, 2023
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.

ALEX MAURICIO GALE, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

51 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 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)

ALEX MAURICIO GALE, 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 ALEX MAURICIO GALE, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/20/2019

NPI 1558821199

Primary specialty

Pediatric Sports Medicine Physician

Rare

212 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

51 77% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 224

Specialty distribution in Illinois

How Pediatric Sports Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Illinois providers

Illinois providers

Pediatric Sports Medicine Physician share within Illinois

1. Pediatric Sports Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Pediatric Sports Medicine Physician share within Illinois

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Pediatric Sports Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Pediatric Sports Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Pediatric Sports Medicine 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).

ALEX MAURICIO GALE, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pediatric Sports Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 5841 S MARYLAND AVE, CHICAGO, IL, 60637, with a listed phone of (888) 824-0200. NPI 1558821199 was issued on 03/20/2019. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GALE 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 51 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 37 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $447 in drug spend. 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.

Pediatric Sports Medicine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 212 enrolled providers across 39 states and an average of 224 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

5841 S MARYLAND AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60637

Provider Details

NPI 1558821199
Specialty Pediatric Sports Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/20/2019

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ALEX MAURICIO GALE, 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.

OSF MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP
PEORIA, IL

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

License & disciplinary context — Illinois IDFPR 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 ~42K Illinois medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to ALEX MAURICIO GALE, MD. To verify ALEX MAURICIO GALE, MD's current license status, search the IDFPR public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

106
Total board actions, Illinois 2023
Across 103 cases
2.52
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Illinois statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
38 cases

IDFPR 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 Illinois 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.

51
Total Claims
$447
Total Drug Cost
37
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
57
Total Day Supply
1,258
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$447

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.91
Gender Split
68% female / 32% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Meloxicam
23

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

Pediatric Sports Medicine Physician Overview

How ALEX MAURICIO GALE, MD fits within the Pediatric Sports Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

212
Pediatric Sports Medicine Physician Providers in US
39
States with Pediatric Sports Medicine Physician
224
Avg Claims per Provider

ALEX MAURICIO GALE, MD's 51 claims are below the specialty average of 224.

Nearby Pediatric Sports Medicine Physician Providers in Illinois

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

Compare Pediatric Sports Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ALEX MAURICIO GALE, MD's specialty?
ALEX MAURICIO GALE, MD specializes in Pediatric Sports Medicine Physician and practices in CHICAGO, Illinois. Credentials: MD.
How much does ALEX MAURICIO GALE, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ALEX MAURICIO GALE, MD wrote 51 Medicare Part D claims totaling $447 in drug costs for 37 beneficiaries.
Where is ALEX MAURICIO GALE, MD located?
ALEX MAURICIO GALE, MD is located at 5841 S MARYLAND AVE, CHICAGO, IL, 60637. Phone: (888) 824-0200.
What is ALEX MAURICIO GALE, MD's NPI number?
ALEX MAURICIO GALE, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558821199, issued on 03/20/2019.
How many Pediatric Sports Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 212 Pediatric Sports Medicine Physician providers across 39 states in the US. The average Pediatric Sports Medicine Physician provider writes 224 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ALEX MAURICIO GALE, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ALEX MAURICIO GALE, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Meloxicam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ALEX MAURICIO GALE, MD accept Medicare?
ALEX MAURICIO GALE, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 51 Part D claims and 37 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ALEX MAURICIO GALE, MD's credentials?
ALEX MAURICIO GALE, MD's NPI is 1558821199 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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