2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1285956854 P.A.
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Andrew Gold, P.A.

Physician Assistant in Cleveland, 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
6K
Medicare Part D claims · 406 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$749.37
37 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

Andrew Gold, P.A. filed 5,511 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physician Assistant in Cleveland, Texas, prescribing 84% generic.

6K
Part D claims, 2023
84%
generic prescribing
$749.37
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.

Andrew Gold, P.A.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

5,511 Top 5% higher than 95% 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. 2,000–2,200: 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

What does the federal data show about Andrew Gold, P.A.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/23/2010

NPI 1285956854

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

5,511 vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Physician Assistant) — 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).

Andrew Gold, P.A. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding P.A. credentials at 211 S COLLEGE AVE, Cleveland, TX, 77327, with a listed phone of (281) 592-8622. NPI 1285956854 was issued on 02/23/2010. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Gold 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 5,511 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 406 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $649K in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 84% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.5%. 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.

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

211 S COLLEGE AVE
Cleveland, TX 77327

Provider Details

NPI 1285956854
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials P.A.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/23/2010

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 Andrew Gold, P.A.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$749

Largest payer

GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.

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 Andrew Gold, P.A.. To verify Andrew Gold, P.A.'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

Andrew Gold, P.A. — brand share 16.0%
Specialty average (est.)

16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 5,511 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.

5,511
Total Claims
$649K
Total Drug Cost
406
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
9,393
Total Day Supply
256,558
Brand vs Generic
16% brand / 84% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$556K
Generic Drug Cost
$90K
Opioid Claims
83 (1.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
367

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.96
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male
Age Distribution
<65: 67, 65-74: 181, 75-84: 122, 85+: 36

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Andrew Gold, P.A. 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
Levothyroxine Sodium
294
Pantoprazole Sodium
212
Atorvastatin Calcium
175
Metformin Hcl
147
Losartan Potassium
146
Rosuvastatin Calcium
136
Furosemide
131
Meloxicam
127
Gabapentin
115
Cefdinir
108

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How Andrew Gold, P.A. fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

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

Andrew Gold, P.A.'s 5,511 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 Gold.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Andrew Gold, P.A.'s specialty?
Andrew Gold, P.A. specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in Cleveland, Texas. Credentials: P.A..
How much does Andrew Gold, P.A. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Andrew Gold, P.A. wrote 5,511 Medicare Part D claims totaling $649K in drug costs for 406 beneficiaries.
Where is Andrew Gold, P.A. located?
Andrew Gold, P.A. is located at 211 S COLLEGE AVE, Cleveland, TX, 77327. Phone: (281) 592-8622.
What is Andrew Gold, P.A.'s NPI number?
Andrew Gold, P.A.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285956854, issued on 02/23/2010.
Does Andrew Gold, P.A. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Andrew Gold, P.A.'s prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $556K in brand drug costs.
Does Andrew Gold, P.A. prescribe opioids?
Yes, Andrew Gold, P.A. had 83 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.5%.
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 Andrew Gold, P.A. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Andrew Gold, P.A.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Pantoprazole Sodium, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Andrew Gold, P.A. accept Medicare?
Andrew Gold, P.A. appears in CMS Medicare data with 5,511 Part D claims and 406 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Andrew Gold, P.A.'s credentials?
Andrew Gold, P.A.'s NPI is 1285956854 with credentials P.A.. 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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