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2026 NPPES data Vascular Surgery Physician NPI 1356668487 M.D.
Verify on CMS → Carl Gonzales, M.D.
Vascular Surgery Physician in Conyers, Georgia.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 4,215 in Vascular Surgery 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.
Federal data, no proprietary rating.
We show these CMS records as-is - no composite score, no star rating, no editorial opinion layered on top.
Prescribing volume
414
Medicare Part D claims · 182 beneficiaries · Vascular Surgery Physician avg: 205
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 17% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
90.8/100
▲ 8 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Industry payments
$2.1K
42 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Carl Gonzales, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 90.8/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 414 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 90.8/100
- MIPS score · +8 vs avg
- 414
- Part D claims, 2023
- 83%
- 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.
Carl Gonzales, 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
91 Top 40% higher than 60% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Carl Gonzales, M.D. sits
This provider among vascular surgery physician peers
Across the 1,336 vascular surgery physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Carl Gonzales, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 85% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 61% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one vascular surgery physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Carl Gonzales, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Carl Gonzales, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 4 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 Carl Gonzales, M.D.?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Vascular Surgery Physician
Medicare Part D claims
414 102% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
90.8/100 7.7 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Georgia
How Vascular Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Carl Gonzales, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Vascular Surgery Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 90.8/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Vascular Surgery Physician) - 90.8/100 vs national avg 83.1
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).
Carl Gonzales, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Vascular Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1301 SIGMAN RD NE, Conyers, GA, 30012, with a listed phone of (678) 609-4927. NPI 1356668487 was issued on 04/29/2010.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 414 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 182 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $64K in drug spend, split 17% brand-name and 83% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 15.7%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 90.8/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.
Vascular Surgery Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 4,215 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 205 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 | 1356668487 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Vascular Surgery Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 04/29/2010 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
90.8
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
98
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Carl Gonzales, M.D. 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.
According to CMS billing records, Carl Gonzales, M.D. is affiliated with 4 Medicare-billing facilities.
Preferred Vascular Services Northeast
Atlanta, GA
Preferred Vascular Services Northwest LLC
Marietta, GA
Preferred Vascular Services Southeast LLC
Lithonia, GA
Preferred Vascular Services Southwest
Atlanta, GA
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 Carl Gonzales, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$2.1K
Largest payer
Boston Scientific Corporation
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
Carl Gonzales, M.D. - brand share 17.0%
Vascular Surgery Physician average
17% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 414 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.
414
Total Claims
$64K
Total Drug Cost
182
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 730
- Total Day Supply
- 18,997
- Brand vs Generic
- 17% brand / 83% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $57K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $7K
- Opioid Claims
- 65 (15.7% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.97
- Gender Split
- 51% female / 49% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 23, 65-74: 80, 75-84: 62, 85+: 17
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Carl Gonzales, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel
92 claims
- Pentoxifylline
Pentoxifylline
53 claims
- Oxycodone-Acetamin…
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
50 claims
- Xarelto 36
Xarelto
36 claims
- Cilostazol 34
Cilostazol
34 claims
- Eliquis 31
Eliquis
31 claims
- Alprazolam 19
Alprazolam
19 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Clopidogrel Clopidogrel Bisulfate | 92 |
| Pentoxifylline | 53 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 50 |
| Xarelto Rivaroxaban | 36 |
| Cilostazol | 34 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 31 |
| Alprazolam | 19 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Vascular Surgery Physician Overview
How Carl Gonzales, M.D. fits within the Vascular Surgery Physician landscape nationally.
4,215
Vascular Surgery Physician Providers in US
53
States with Vascular Surgery Physician
205
Avg Claims per Provider
Carl Gonzales, M.D.'s 414 claims are above the specialty average of 205.
Nearby Vascular Surgery Physician Providers in Georgia
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Georgia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Gonzales.
Dr. Christopher Abbot
M.D.
Dalton, GA
Dr. Gautam Agarwal
M.B.B.S.
Augusta, GA
Dr. Olamide Alabi
M.D.
Atlanta, GA
Dr. Chad Aleman
MD
Atlanta, GA
Dr. Samer Alharthi
M.D.
Braselton, GA
Compare Vascular Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- 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 Georgia medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Vascular Surgery Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carl Gonzales, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Carl Gonzales, M.D. specializes in Vascular Surgery Physician and practices in Conyers, Georgia. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Carl Gonzales, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Carl Gonzales, M.D. wrote 414 Medicare Part D claims totaling $64K in drug costs for 182 beneficiaries.
What is Carl Gonzales, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Carl Gonzales, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 90.8/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Carl Gonzales, M.D. located? ▼
Carl Gonzales, M.D. is located at 1301 SIGMAN RD NE, Conyers, GA, 30012. Phone: (678) 609-4927.
What is Carl Gonzales, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Carl Gonzales, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356668487, issued on 04/29/2010.
Does Carl Gonzales, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Carl Gonzales, M.D.'s prescribing is 17% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $57K in brand drug costs.
Does Carl Gonzales, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Carl Gonzales, M.D. had 65 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 15.7%.
How many Vascular Surgery Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 4,215 Vascular Surgery Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Vascular Surgery Physician provider writes 205 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Carl Gonzales, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Carl Gonzales, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Clopidogrel, Pentoxifylline, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Carl Gonzales, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Carl Gonzales, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 414 Part D claims and 182 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Carl Gonzales, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Carl Gonzales, M.D.'s NPI is 1356668487 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.
- 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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