2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1336250042 PA
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BRIAN GALLAGHER, PA

Physician Assistant in SELLS, Arizona. 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
125
Medicare Part D claims · 98 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
MIPS score
97.7583/100
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What the federal data reveals: BRIAN GALLAGHER, PA is a Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in SELLS, Arizona with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 125 claims across 98 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 97.7583/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: BRIAN GALLAGHER, PA reported a CMS MIPS final score of 97.7583 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 125 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

BRIAN GALLAGHER, PA at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/31/2006

NPI 1336250042

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

125 84% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

MIPS final score

97.7583/100 14.658300000000011% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Arizona

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Arizona providers

Arizona providers

Physician Assistant share within Arizona

1. Physician Assistant42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Physician Assistant share within Arizona

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

BRIAN GALLAGHER, PA's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Physician Assistant national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
97.7583/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 97.7583/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 97.7583/100 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.

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BRIAN GALLAGHER, PA is a Physician Assistant provider practicing in SELLS, Arizona, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA. NPI: 1336250042. 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.

BRIAN GALLAGHER, PA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA credentials at HWY 86 & TOPAWA RD, SELLS, AZ, 85634, with a listed phone of (520) 295-2524. NPI 1336250042 was issued on 08/31/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GALLAGHER 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 125 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 98 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K in drug spend. 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 97.7583/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100, Cost 92.5277), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Physician Assistant is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 149,975 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 790 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

HWY 86 & TOPAWA RD
SELLS, AZ 85634

Provider Details

NPI 1336250042
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/31/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

97.7583
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality
92.5277
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

125
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
98
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
125
Total Day Supply
1,157
Generic Drug Cost
$1K
Antibiotic Claims
45

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.66
Gender Split
62% female / 38% 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
Ibuprofen
15
Methylprednisolone
15
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
12
Cefdinir
12

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How BRIAN GALLAGHER, PA fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

149,975
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider

BRIAN GALLAGHER, PA's 125 claims are below the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Arizona

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BRIAN GALLAGHER, PA's specialty?
BRIAN GALLAGHER, PA specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in SELLS, Arizona. Credentials: PA.
How much does BRIAN GALLAGHER, PA prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BRIAN GALLAGHER, PA wrote 125 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for 98 beneficiaries.
What is BRIAN GALLAGHER, PA's Medicare quality score?
BRIAN GALLAGHER, PA has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 97.7583/100 (Quality: 100, Cost: 92.5277). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is BRIAN GALLAGHER, PA located?
BRIAN GALLAGHER, PA is located at HWY 86 & TOPAWA RD, SELLS, AZ, 85634. Phone: (520) 295-2524.
What is BRIAN GALLAGHER, PA's NPI number?
BRIAN GALLAGHER, PA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1336250042, issued on 08/31/2006.
How many Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 149,975 Physician Assistant providers across 56 states in the US. The average Physician Assistant provider writes 790 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BRIAN GALLAGHER, PA prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BRIAN GALLAGHER, PA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ibuprofen, Methylprednisolone, Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BRIAN GALLAGHER, PA accept Medicare?
BRIAN GALLAGHER, PA appears in CMS Medicare data with 125 Part D claims and 98 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BRIAN GALLAGHER, PA's credentials?
BRIAN GALLAGHER, PA's NPI is 1336250042 with credentials PA. 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.

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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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