NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Psychiatry Physician NPI 1477620151 M.D.
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Psychiatry Physician in San Ramon, California.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 53,171 in Psychiatry Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 64 beneficiaries · Psychiatry Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Brad Gould, M.D. filed 1,001 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Psychiatry Physician in San Ramon, California, prescribing 89% generic.
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 89%
- generic prescribing
- ≥76th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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.
Brad Gould, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,001 ≥ 76th percentile 76% of 1,370,886 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Brad Gould, 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 Brad Gould, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Psychiatry Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,001 4% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in California
How Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among California providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Psychiatry Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Brad Gould, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatry Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2333 SAN RAMON VALLEY BLVD, San Ramon, CA, 94583, with a listed phone of (925) 743-7887. NPI 1477620151 was issued on 11/29/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,001 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 64 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $100K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count.
Psychiatry Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 53,171 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,038 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1477620151 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Psychiatry Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 11/29/2006 |
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 Brad Gould, M.D.. To verify Brad Gould, 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
Brad Gould, M.D. - brand share 11.0%
Psychiatry Physician average
11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 1,001 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.
1,001
Total Claims
$100K
Total Drug Cost
64
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,439
- Total Day Supply
- 42,845
- Brand vs Generic
- 11% brand / 89% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $82K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $19K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.28
- Gender Split
- 61% female / 39% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Brad Gould, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Clonazepam
Clonazepam
72 claims
- Alprazolam
Alprazolam
71 claims
- Zolpidem Tartrate
Zolpidem Tartrate
68 claims
- Lithium Carbonate
Lithium Carbonate
54 claims
- Venlafaxine Hcl Er
Venlafaxine Hcl Er
51 claims
- Lorazepam
Lorazepam
40 claims
- Buspirone Hcl
Buspirone Hcl
39 claims
- Lamotrigine
Lamotrigine
39 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Clonazepam | 72 |
| Alprazolam | 71 |
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 68 |
| Lithium Carbonate | 54 |
| Venlafaxine Hcl Er Venlafaxine Hcl | 51 |
| Lorazepam | 40 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 39 |
| Lamotrigine | 39 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 36 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 33 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Psychiatry Physician Overview
How Brad Gould, M.D. fits within the Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.
53,171
Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
56
States with Psychiatry Physician
1,038
Avg Claims per Provider
Brad Gould, M.D.'s 1,001 claims are below the specialty average of 1,038.
Nearby Psychiatry Physician Providers in California
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Gould.
Dr. Nancy Aaen
MD
Napa, CA
Dr. Criselda Abad-Santos
M.D.
Woodland Hills, CA
Dr. Mekabiz Abaian
MD
San Bernardino, CA
Dr. Kafia Abbasi
M.D.
French Camp, CA
Dr. Michele Abbasi
M.D.
Westlake Village, CA
Compare Psychiatry Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the California medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brad Gould, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Brad Gould, M.D. specializes in Psychiatry Physician and practices in San Ramon, California. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Brad Gould, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Brad Gould, M.D. wrote 1,001 Medicare Part D claims totaling $100K in drug costs for 64 beneficiaries.
Where is Brad Gould, M.D. located? ▼
Brad Gould, M.D. is located at 2333 SAN RAMON VALLEY BLVD, San Ramon, CA, 94583. Phone: (925) 743-7887.
What is Brad Gould, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Brad Gould, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477620151, issued on 11/29/2006.
Does Brad Gould, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Brad Gould, M.D.'s prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $82K in brand drug costs.
How many Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 53,171 Psychiatry Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Psychiatry Physician provider writes 1,038 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Brad Gould, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Brad Gould, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Clonazepam, Alprazolam, Zolpidem Tartrate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Brad Gould, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Brad Gould, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,001 Part D claims and 64 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Brad Gould, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Brad Gould, M.D.'s NPI is 1477620151 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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