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BENJAMIN GAYLE, MD

Hospitalist Physician in MOBILE, Alabama. 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 · 311 beneficiaries · Hospitalist Physician avg: 888
Generic prescribing
80%
generic claims · 20% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$122.11
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

BENJAMIN GAYLE, MD filed 5,649 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Hospitalist Physician in MOBILE, Alabama, prescribing 80% generic.

6K
Part D claims, 2023
80%
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.

BENJAMIN GAYLE, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

5,649 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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

BENJAMIN GAYLE, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — 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 BENJAMIN GAYLE, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/02/2006

NPI 1407885254

Primary specialty

Hospitalist Physician

Mid-sized

16,825 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

5,649 536% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 888

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Hospitalist Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Hospitalist Physician share within Alabama

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

BENJAMIN GAYLE, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospitalist Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1159 SPRING HILL AVE, MOBILE, AL, 36604, with a listed phone of (251) 432-4188. NPI 1407885254 was issued on 07/02/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GAYLE 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 5,649 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 311 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.3 million in drug spend, split 20% brand-name and 80% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.3%. 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.

Hospitalist Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,825 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 888 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

1159 SPRING HILL AVE
MOBILE, AL 36604

Provider Details

NPI 1407885254
Specialty Hospitalist Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/02/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BENJAMIN GAYLE, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

HANDS OF HOPE HEALTH CARE CENTER
MOBILE, AL
SAGE HEALTH ALABAMA LLC
MONTGOMERY, AL

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

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 BENJAMIN GAYLE, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$122

Largest payer

Lilly USA, 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

BENJAMIN GAYLE, MD — brand share 20.0%
Specialty average (est.)

20% brand-name claims vs 80% generic, on 5,649 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.

5,649
Total Claims
$1.3M
Total Drug Cost
311
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
11,344
Total Day Supply
320,683
Brand vs Generic
20% brand / 80% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.2M
Generic Drug Cost
$110K
Opioid Claims
185 (3.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
359

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
66.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.80
Gender Split
51% female / 49% male
Age Distribution
<65: 98, 65-74: 150, 75-84: 44, 85+: 19

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What BENJAMIN GAYLE, MD 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
Amlodipine Besylate
344
Atorvastatin Calcium
219
Rosuvastatin Calcium
174
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
147
Ozempic
Semaglutide
144
Doxycycline Hyclate
141
Gabapentin
126
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
124
Carvedilol
117
Linzess
Linaclotide
113

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

Hospitalist Physician Overview

How BENJAMIN GAYLE, MD fits within the Hospitalist Physician landscape nationally.

16,825
Hospitalist Physician Providers in US
54
States with Hospitalist Physician
888
Avg Claims per Provider

BENJAMIN GAYLE, MD's 5,649 claims are above the specialty average of 888.

Nearby Hospitalist Physician Providers in Alabama

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BENJAMIN GAYLE, MD's specialty?
BENJAMIN GAYLE, MD specializes in Hospitalist Physician and practices in MOBILE, Alabama. Credentials: MD.
How much does BENJAMIN GAYLE, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BENJAMIN GAYLE, MD wrote 5,649 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.3M in drug costs for 311 beneficiaries.
Where is BENJAMIN GAYLE, MD located?
BENJAMIN GAYLE, MD is located at 1159 SPRING HILL AVE, MOBILE, AL, 36604. Phone: (251) 432-4188.
What is BENJAMIN GAYLE, MD's NPI number?
BENJAMIN GAYLE, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407885254, issued on 07/02/2006.
Does BENJAMIN GAYLE, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BENJAMIN GAYLE, MD's prescribing is 20% brand-name and 80% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.2M in brand drug costs.
Does BENJAMIN GAYLE, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, BENJAMIN GAYLE, MD had 185 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.3%.
How many Hospitalist Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,825 Hospitalist Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Hospitalist Physician provider writes 888 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BENJAMIN GAYLE, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BENJAMIN GAYLE, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Atorvastatin Calcium, Rosuvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BENJAMIN GAYLE, MD accept Medicare?
BENJAMIN GAYLE, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 5,649 Part D claims and 311 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BENJAMIN GAYLE, MD's credentials?
BENJAMIN GAYLE, MD's NPI is 1407885254 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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