2026 NPPES data Surgery Physician NPI 1952527590 M.D.
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ANGELA GUCWA, M.D.

Surgery Physician in LANHAM, Maryland. 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
73
Medicare Part D claims · 29 beneficiaries · Surgery Physician avg: 169
Generic prescribing
75%
generic claims · 25% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

ANGELA GUCWA, M.D. filed 73 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Surgery Physician in LANHAM, Maryland, prescribing 75% generic.

73
Part D claims, 2023
75%
generic prescribing

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ANGELA GUCWA, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

73 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-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

ANGELA GUCWA, 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 ANGELA GUCWA, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/18/2007

NPI 1952527590

Primary specialty

Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

36,191 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

73 57% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 169

Specialty distribution in Maryland

How Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Maryland providers

Maryland providers

Surgery Physician share within Maryland

1. Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Surgery Physician share within Maryland

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Surgery 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).

ANGELA GUCWA, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 8116 GOOD LUCK RD, LANHAM, MD, 20706, with a listed phone of (240) 965-4406. NPI 1952527590 was issued on 04/18/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GUCWA 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 73 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 29 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $13K in drug spend, split 25% brand-name and 75% 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.

Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 36,191 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 169 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

8116 GOOD LUCK RD
LANHAM, MD 20706

Provider Details

NPI 1952527590
Specialty Surgery Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/18/2007

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

ANGELA GUCWA, M.D. — brand share 25.0%
Specialty average (est.)

25% brand-name claims vs 75% generic, on 73 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.

73
Total Claims
$13K
Total Drug Cost
29
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
101
Total Day Supply
2,902
Brand vs Generic
25% brand / 75% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$12K
Generic Drug Cost
$949

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
4.40
Gender Split
45% female / 55% 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
Gabapentin
27
Eliquis
Apixaban
15

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

Surgery Physician Overview

How ANGELA GUCWA, M.D. fits within the Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

36,191
Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Surgery Physician
169
Avg Claims per Provider

ANGELA GUCWA, M.D.'s 73 claims are below the specialty average of 169.

Nearby Surgery Physician Providers in Maryland

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ANGELA GUCWA, M.D.'s specialty?
ANGELA GUCWA, M.D. specializes in Surgery Physician and practices in LANHAM, Maryland. Credentials: M.D..
How much does ANGELA GUCWA, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ANGELA GUCWA, M.D. wrote 73 Medicare Part D claims totaling $13K in drug costs for 29 beneficiaries.
Where is ANGELA GUCWA, M.D. located?
ANGELA GUCWA, M.D. is located at 8116 GOOD LUCK RD, LANHAM, MD, 20706. Phone: (240) 965-4406.
What is ANGELA GUCWA, M.D.'s NPI number?
ANGELA GUCWA, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952527590, issued on 04/18/2007.
Does ANGELA GUCWA, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ANGELA GUCWA, M.D.'s prescribing is 25% brand-name and 75% generic drugs by claim count, with $12K in brand drug costs.
How many Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 36,191 Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Surgery Physician provider writes 169 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ANGELA GUCWA, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ANGELA GUCWA, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Eliquis. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ANGELA GUCWA, M.D. accept Medicare?
ANGELA GUCWA, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 73 Part D claims and 29 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ANGELA GUCWA, M.D.'s credentials?
ANGELA GUCWA, M.D.'s NPI is 1952527590 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.

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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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