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ARMANDO GONZALEZ, M.D.

Cardiovascular Disease Physician in BAKERSFIELD, California. 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 537 beneficiaries · Cardiovascular Disease Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
96.5085/100
▲ 13 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

ARMANDO GONZALEZ, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 96.5085/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 4,316 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

96.5085/100
MIPS score · +13 vs avg
4K
Part D claims, 2023
86%
generic prescribing
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.

ARMANDO GONZALEZ, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

97 Top 17% higher than 83% 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%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ARMANDO GONZALEZ, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — 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 ARMANDO GONZALEZ, M.D.?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/18/2007

NPI 1275759250

Primary specialty

Cardiovascular Disease Physician

Mid-sized

24,795 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

4,316 42% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,033

MIPS final score

96.5085/100 13.408500000000004% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in California

How Cardiovascular Disease Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Cardiovascular Disease Physician share within California

1. Cardiovascular Disease Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Cardiovascular Disease Physician share within California

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ARMANDO GONZALEZ, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Cardiovascular Disease Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
96.5085/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Cardiovascular Disease Physician) — 96.5085/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%96.5%
MIPS final score (Cardiovascular Disease Physician) — 96.5085/100 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).

ARMANDO GONZALEZ, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 3838 SAN DIMAS ST STE B201, BAKERSFIELD, CA, 93301, with a listed phone of (661) 321-3161. NPI 1275759250 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 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 4,316 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 537 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $599K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% 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 96.5085/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 80.342), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Cardiovascular Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 24,795 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 3,033 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

3838 SAN DIMAS ST STE B201
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301

Provider Details

NPI 1275759250
Specialty Cardiovascular Disease Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/18/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

96.5085
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
80.342
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 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 ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to ARMANDO GONZALEZ, M.D.. To verify ARMANDO GONZALEZ, M.D.'s current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC 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 California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

ARMANDO GONZALEZ, M.D. — brand share 14.0%
Specialty average (est.)

14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 4,316 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.

4,316
Total Claims
$599K
Total Drug Cost
537
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
10,590
Total Day Supply
316,210
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$514K
Generic Drug Cost
$85K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.17
Gender Split
45% female / 55% male
Age Distribution
<65: 18, 65-74: 204, 75-84: 222, 85+: 93

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What ARMANDO GONZALEZ, M.D. 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
Metoprolol Succinate
500
Losartan Potassium
348
Atorvastatin Calcium
315
Amlodipine Besylate
303
Eliquis
Apixaban
259
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
247
Warfarin Sodium
206
Xarelto
Rivaroxaban
159
Lisinopril
144
Furosemide
135

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

Cardiovascular Disease Physician Overview

How ARMANDO GONZALEZ, M.D. fits within the Cardiovascular Disease Physician landscape nationally.

24,795
Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in US
54
States with Cardiovascular Disease Physician
3,033
Avg Claims per Provider

ARMANDO GONZALEZ, M.D.'s 4,316 claims are above the specialty average of 3,033.

Nearby Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in California

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

Compare Cardiovascular Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ARMANDO GONZALEZ, M.D.'s specialty?
ARMANDO GONZALEZ, M.D. specializes in Cardiovascular Disease Physician and practices in BAKERSFIELD, California. Credentials: M.D..
How much does ARMANDO GONZALEZ, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ARMANDO GONZALEZ, M.D. wrote 4,316 Medicare Part D claims totaling $599K in drug costs for 537 beneficiaries.
What is ARMANDO GONZALEZ, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
ARMANDO GONZALEZ, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 96.5085/100 (Quality: 80.342). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is ARMANDO GONZALEZ, M.D. located?
ARMANDO GONZALEZ, M.D. is located at 3838 SAN DIMAS ST STE B201, BAKERSFIELD, CA, 93301. Phone: (661) 321-3161.
What is ARMANDO GONZALEZ, M.D.'s NPI number?
ARMANDO GONZALEZ, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275759250, issued on 04/18/2007.
Does ARMANDO GONZALEZ, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ARMANDO GONZALEZ, M.D.'s prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $514K in brand drug costs.
How many Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 24,795 Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider writes 3,033 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ARMANDO GONZALEZ, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ARMANDO GONZALEZ, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Metoprolol Succinate, Losartan Potassium, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ARMANDO GONZALEZ, M.D. accept Medicare?
ARMANDO GONZALEZ, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,316 Part D claims and 537 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ARMANDO GONZALEZ, M.D.'s credentials?
ARMANDO GONZALEZ, M.D.'s NPI is 1275759250 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.
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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