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Amy Gonzales, PA-C

Physician Assistant in San Marcos, 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 319 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$36.11
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

Amy Gonzales, PA-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 2,529 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

75/100
MIPS score · -8 vs avg
3K
Part D claims, 2023
96%
generic prescribing
$36.11
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.

Amy Gonzales, PA-C's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

75 15th percentile higher than 15% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

What does the federal data show about Amy Gonzales, PA-C?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/23/2006

NPI 1780791392

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,529 220% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

MIPS final score

75/100 8.1 pts vs avg

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Physician Assistant share within Texas

1. Physician Assistant42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Physician Assistant share within Texas

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

Amy Gonzales, PA-C's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Physician Assistant national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
75/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 75/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%75%
MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 75/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

Amy Gonzales, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 1600 N INTERSTATE 35, San Marcos, TX, 78666, with a listed phone of (512) 618-2826. NPI 1780791392 was issued on 08/23/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Gonzales 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 2,529 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 319 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $271K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 75/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

Physician Assistant is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 149,975 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 790 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

1600 N INTERSTATE 35
San Marcos, TX 78666

Provider Details

NPI 1780791392
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/23/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1

Reporting: Group practice

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 Amy Gonzales, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$36

Largest payer

Indivior 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 Amy Gonzales, PA-C. To verify Amy Gonzales, PA-C'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 · Generic-heavy

Amy Gonzales, PA-C — brand share 4.0%
Specialty average (est.)

4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 2,529 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.

2,529
Total Claims
$271K
Total Drug Cost
319
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,529
Total Day Supply
62,267
Brand vs Generic
4% brand / 96% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$204K
Generic Drug Cost
$67K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.51
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male
Age Distribution
<65: 46, 65-74: 97, 75-84: 107, 85+: 69

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Amy Gonzales, PA-C 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
Sertraline Hcl
287
Divalproex Sodium
257
Duloxetine Hcl
252
Trazodone Hcl
233
Buspirone Hcl
210
Mirtazapine
146
Olanzapine
114
Venlafaxine Hcl Er
Venlafaxine Hcl
97
Donepezil Hcl
77
Quetiapine Fumarate
74

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How Amy Gonzales, PA-C fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

149,975
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider

Amy Gonzales, PA-C's 2,529 claims are above the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Texas

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Amy Gonzales, PA-C's specialty?
Amy Gonzales, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in San Marcos, Texas. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does Amy Gonzales, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Amy Gonzales, PA-C wrote 2,529 Medicare Part D claims totaling $271K in drug costs for 319 beneficiaries.
What is Amy Gonzales, PA-C's Medicare quality score?
Amy Gonzales, PA-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Amy Gonzales, PA-C located?
Amy Gonzales, PA-C is located at 1600 N INTERSTATE 35, San Marcos, TX, 78666. Phone: (512) 618-2826.
What is Amy Gonzales, PA-C's NPI number?
Amy Gonzales, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780791392, issued on 08/23/2006.
Does Amy Gonzales, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Amy Gonzales, PA-C's prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $204K in brand drug costs.
How many Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 149,975 Physician Assistant providers across 56 states in the US. The average Physician Assistant provider writes 790 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Amy Gonzales, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Amy Gonzales, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Sertraline Hcl, Divalproex Sodium, Duloxetine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Amy Gonzales, PA-C accept Medicare?
Amy Gonzales, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,529 Part D claims and 319 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Amy Gonzales, PA-C's credentials?
Amy Gonzales, PA-C's NPI is 1780791392 with credentials PA-C. 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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