2026 NPPES data Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician NPI 1821030834 MD
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ANNE GONZALEZ, MD

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician in HICKORY, North Carolina. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 97 beneficiaries · Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician avg: 5K
Generic prescribing
82%
generic claims · 18% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$31.3
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: ANNE GONZALEZ, MD is a Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in HICKORY, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 97 beneficiaries — 18% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $31.3 across 2 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: ANNE GONZALEZ, MD filed 1,561 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across HICKORY, North Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

ANNE GONZALEZ, MD 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).

ANNE GONZALEZ, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/12/2006

NPI 1821030834

Primary specialty

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician

Niche

1,779 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,561 68% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 4,854

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician share within North Carolina

1. Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician share within North Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Geriatric Medicine (Family 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).

ANNE GONZALEZ, MD is a Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider practicing in HICKORY, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1821030834. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

ANNE GONZALEZ, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 915 TATE BLVD SE, HICKORY, NC, 28602, with a listed phone of (828) 345-0800. NPI 1821030834 was issued on 06/12/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GONZALEZ 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 1,561 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 97 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $248K in drug spend, split 18% brand-name and 82% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.7%. 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.

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,779 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 4,854 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

915 TATE BLVD SE
HICKORY, NC 28602

Provider Details

NPI 1821030834
Specialty Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/12/2006

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 ANNE GONZALEZ, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$31

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

ANNE GONZALEZ, MD — brand share 18.0%
Specialty average (est.)

18% brand-name claims vs 82% generic, on 1,561 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.

1,561
Total Claims
$248K
Total Drug Cost
97
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,287
Total Day Supply
94,811
Brand vs Generic
18% brand / 82% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$224K
Generic Drug Cost
$23K
Opioid Claims
57 (3.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
61

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.78

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
69
Levothyroxine Sodium
69
Ozempic
Semaglutide
49
Lisinopril
44
Duloxetine Hcl
43
Losartan Potassium
43
Omeprazole
42
Metoprolol Succinate
40
Tramadol Hcl
37
Hydrochlorothiazide
35

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

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Overview

How ANNE GONZALEZ, MD fits within the Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

1,779
Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in US
52
States with Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
4,854
Avg Claims per Provider

ANNE GONZALEZ, MD's 1,561 claims are below the specialty average of 4,854.

Nearby Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as GONZALEZ.

Compare Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ANNE GONZALEZ, MD's specialty?
ANNE GONZALEZ, MD specializes in Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician and practices in HICKORY, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does ANNE GONZALEZ, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ANNE GONZALEZ, MD wrote 1,561 Medicare Part D claims totaling $248K in drug costs for 97 beneficiaries.
Where is ANNE GONZALEZ, MD located?
ANNE GONZALEZ, MD is located at 915 TATE BLVD SE, HICKORY, NC, 28602. Phone: (828) 345-0800.
What is ANNE GONZALEZ, MD's NPI number?
ANNE GONZALEZ, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821030834, issued on 06/12/2006.
Does ANNE GONZALEZ, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ANNE GONZALEZ, MD's prescribing is 18% brand-name and 82% generic drugs by claim count, with $224K in brand drug costs.
Does ANNE GONZALEZ, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, ANNE GONZALEZ, MD had 57 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.7%.
How many Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,779 Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider writes 4,854 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ANNE GONZALEZ, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ANNE GONZALEZ, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Ozempic. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ANNE GONZALEZ, MD accept Medicare?
ANNE GONZALEZ, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,561 Part D claims and 97 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ANNE GONZALEZ, MD's credentials?
ANNE GONZALEZ, MD's NPI is 1821030834 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.

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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