2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1558892612 M.D.
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DANIEL DE GALA, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician in MERIDEN, Connecticut. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 348 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
32.4994/100
▼ 51 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$88.86
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

DANIEL DE GALA, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 32.4994/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,521 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

32.4994/100
MIPS score · -51 vs avg
2K
Part D claims, 2023
85%
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.

DANIEL DE GALA, 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

32 3rd percentile higher than 3% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Above this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Above this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. 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)

DANIEL DE GALA, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 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 DANIEL DE GALA, M.D.?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/21/2017

NPI 1558892612

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,521 44% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

MIPS final score

32.4994/100 50.60059999999999% pts

Below average band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers

Connecticut providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Connecticut

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

DANIEL DE GALA, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Internal Medicine Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
32.4994/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 32.4994/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%32.5%
MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 32.4994/100 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).

DANIEL DE GALA, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 435 LEWIS AVE, MERIDEN, CT, 06451, with a listed phone of (203) 694-8200. NPI 1558892612 was issued on 03/21/2017. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DE GALA 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 1,521 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 348 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $182K in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 85% 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 32.4994/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 18.8494, Cost 48.7739), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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

435 LEWIS AVE
MERIDEN, CT 06451

Provider Details

NPI 1558892612
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/21/2017

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

32.4994
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
18.8494
Quality
48.7739
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DANIEL DE GALA, 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.

MIDSTATE MEDICAL CENTER
★★★★☆ 4/5
MERIDEN, CT
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 070017
THE HOSPITAL OF CENTRAL CONNECTICUT AT NEW BRITAIN GENERAL AND BRADLEY
NEW BRITAIN, CT

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 DANIEL DE GALA, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$89

Largest payer

ABBVIE INC.

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

DANIEL DE GALA, M.D. — brand share 15.0%
Specialty average (est.)

15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 1,521 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.

1,521
Total Claims
$182K
Total Drug Cost
348
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,644
Total Day Supply
74,496
Brand vs Generic
15% brand / 85% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$152K
Generic Drug Cost
$29K
Antibiotic Claims
47

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.69
Gender Split
43% female / 57% male
Age Distribution
<65: 59, 65-74: 150, 75-84: 103, 85+: 36

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What DANIEL DE GALA, 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
101
Amlodipine Besylate
81
Furosemide
72
Levothyroxine Sodium
64
Famotidine
46
Losartan Potassium
42
Carvedilol
41
Omeprazole
41
Lisinopril
36
Hydralazine Hcl
35

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

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How DANIEL DE GALA, M.D. fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

DANIEL DE GALA, M.D.'s 1,521 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Connecticut

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Connecticut, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as DE GALA.

Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DANIEL DE GALA, M.D.'s specialty?
DANIEL DE GALA, M.D. specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in MERIDEN, Connecticut. Credentials: M.D..
How much does DANIEL DE GALA, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DANIEL DE GALA, M.D. wrote 1,521 Medicare Part D claims totaling $182K in drug costs for 348 beneficiaries.
What is DANIEL DE GALA, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
DANIEL DE GALA, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 32.4994/100 (Quality: 18.8494, Cost: 48.7739). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is DANIEL DE GALA, M.D. located?
DANIEL DE GALA, M.D. is located at 435 LEWIS AVE, MERIDEN, CT, 06451. Phone: (203) 694-8200.
What is DANIEL DE GALA, M.D.'s NPI number?
DANIEL DE GALA, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558892612, issued on 03/21/2017.
Does DANIEL DE GALA, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DANIEL DE GALA, M.D.'s prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $152K in brand drug costs.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DANIEL DE GALA, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DANIEL DE GALA, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Furosemide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DANIEL DE GALA, M.D. accept Medicare?
DANIEL DE GALA, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,521 Part D claims and 348 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DANIEL DE GALA, M.D.'s credentials?
DANIEL DE GALA, M.D.'s NPI is 1558892612 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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