2026 NPPES data Anesthesiology Physician NPI 1194715938 M.D.
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DIEGO GONZALEZ, M.D.

Anesthesiology Physician in ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico. 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
162
Medicare Part D claims · 66 beneficiaries · Anesthesiology Physician avg: 860
Industry payments
$3.6K
79 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: DIEGO GONZALEZ, M.D. is a Anesthesiology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 162 claims across 66 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $3.6K across 79 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: DIEGO GONZALEZ, M.D. filed 162 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

DIEGO GONZALEZ, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

DIEGO GONZALEZ, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/24/2005

NPI 1194715938

Primary specialty

Anesthesiology Physician

High-volume

56,398 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

162 81% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 860

Specialty distribution in New Mexico

How Anesthesiology Physician compares to other specialties among New Mexico providers

New Mexico providers

Anesthesiology Physician share within New Mexico

1. Anesthesiology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Anesthesiology Physician share within New Mexico

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

DIEGO GONZALEZ, M.D. is a Anesthesiology Physician provider practicing in ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1194715938. 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.

DIEGO GONZALEZ, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Anesthesiology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 8300 CARMEL AVE NE STE 500-501, ALBUQUERQUE, NM, 87122, with a listed phone of (505) 633-4141. NPI 1194715938 was issued on 10/24/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GONZALEZ 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 162 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 66 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 37.0%. 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.

Anesthesiology Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 56,398 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 860 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

8300 CARMEL AVE NE STE 500-501
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87122

Provider Details

NPI 1194715938
Specialty Anesthesiology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/24/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DIEGO GONZALEZ, 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.

DIEGO J GONZALEZ MD PC
ALBUQUERQUE, NM

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 DIEGO GONZALEZ, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$3.6K

Largest payer

Medtronic, 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

162
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
66
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
175
Total Day Supply
4,497
Generic Drug Cost
$3K
Opioid Claims
60 (37.0% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.79
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male
Age Distribution
<65: 16, 65-74: 27, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Oxycodone Hcl
27
Meloxicam
26
Nortriptyline Hcl
22
Gabapentin
17
Tramadol Hcl
13
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
12

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

Anesthesiology Physician Overview

How DIEGO GONZALEZ, M.D. fits within the Anesthesiology Physician landscape nationally.

56,398
Anesthesiology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Anesthesiology Physician
860
Avg Claims per Provider

DIEGO GONZALEZ, M.D.'s 162 claims are below the specialty average of 860.

Nearby Anesthesiology Physician Providers in New Mexico

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Mexico, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as GONZALEZ.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DIEGO GONZALEZ, M.D.'s specialty?
DIEGO GONZALEZ, M.D. specializes in Anesthesiology Physician and practices in ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico. Credentials: M.D..
How much does DIEGO GONZALEZ, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DIEGO GONZALEZ, M.D. wrote 162 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 66 beneficiaries.
Where is DIEGO GONZALEZ, M.D. located?
DIEGO GONZALEZ, M.D. is located at 8300 CARMEL AVE NE STE 500-501, ALBUQUERQUE, NM, 87122. Phone: (505) 633-4141.
What is DIEGO GONZALEZ, M.D.'s NPI number?
DIEGO GONZALEZ, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194715938, issued on 10/24/2005.
Does DIEGO GONZALEZ, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, DIEGO GONZALEZ, M.D. had 60 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 37.0%.
How many Anesthesiology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 56,398 Anesthesiology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Anesthesiology Physician provider writes 860 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DIEGO GONZALEZ, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DIEGO GONZALEZ, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl, Meloxicam, Nortriptyline Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DIEGO GONZALEZ, M.D. accept Medicare?
DIEGO GONZALEZ, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 162 Part D claims and 66 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DIEGO GONZALEZ, M.D.'s credentials?
DIEGO GONZALEZ, M.D.'s NPI is 1194715938 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.
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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