2026 NPPES data Surgery Physician NPI 1679729479 MD
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EDUARD GRASS GARCIA, MD

Surgery Physician in RED OAK, Iowa. 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
212
Medicare Part D claims · 90 beneficiaries · Surgery Physician avg: 169
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
67.4229/100
▼ 16 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$1.6K
15 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: EDUARD GRASS GARCIA, MD is a Surgery Physician ([object Object]) practicing in RED OAK, Iowa with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 212 claims across 90 beneficiaries — 6% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 67.4229/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $1.6K across 15 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: EDUARD GRASS GARCIA, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 67.4229 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 212 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

EDUARD GRASS GARCIA, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

EDUARD GRASS GARCIA, MD at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/12/2008

NPI 1679729479

Primary specialty

Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

36,191 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

212 25% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 169

MIPS final score

67.4229/100 15.677099999999996% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Iowa

How Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Iowa providers

Iowa providers

Surgery Physician share within Iowa

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

EDUARD GRASS GARCIA, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Surgery Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
67.4229/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Surgery Physician) — 67.4229/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%67.4%
MIPS final score (Surgery Physician) — 67.4229/100 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).

EDUARD GRASS GARCIA, MD is a Surgery Physician provider practicing in RED OAK, Iowa, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1679729479. 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.

EDUARD GRASS GARCIA, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1400 SENATE AVE, RED OAK, IA, 51566, with a listed phone of (712) 623-7240. NPI 1679729479 was issued on 08/12/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GRASS GARCIA 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 212 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 90 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $5K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% 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 67.4229/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 66.9249, Cost 24.4849), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 36,191 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 169 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

1400 SENATE AVE
RED OAK, IA 51566

Provider Details

NPI 1679729479
Specialty Surgery Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/12/2008

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

67.4229
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
66.9249
Quality
24.4849
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where EDUARD GRASS GARCIA, MD 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.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
RED OAK, IA
Critical Access Hospitals
CMS CCN: 161363

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 EDUARD GRASS GARCIA, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.6K

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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

EDUARD GRASS GARCIA, MD — brand share 6.0%
Specialty average (est.)

6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 212 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.

212
Total Claims
$5K
Total Drug Cost
90
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
284
Total Day Supply
6,562
Brand vs Generic
6% brand / 94% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$2K
Generic Drug Cost
$3K
Antibiotic Claims
44

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.15
Gender Split
54% female / 46% 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
Pantoprazole Sodium
106
Clindamycin Hcl
17
Levofloxacin
13

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

Surgery Physician Overview

How EDUARD GRASS GARCIA, MD fits within the Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

36,191
Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Surgery Physician
169
Avg Claims per Provider

EDUARD GRASS GARCIA, MD's 212 claims are above the specialty average of 169.

Nearby Surgery Physician Providers in Iowa

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Iowa, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as GRASS GARCIA.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is EDUARD GRASS GARCIA, MD's specialty?
EDUARD GRASS GARCIA, MD specializes in Surgery Physician and practices in RED OAK, Iowa. Credentials: MD.
How much does EDUARD GRASS GARCIA, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, EDUARD GRASS GARCIA, MD wrote 212 Medicare Part D claims totaling $5K in drug costs for 90 beneficiaries.
What is EDUARD GRASS GARCIA, MD's Medicare quality score?
EDUARD GRASS GARCIA, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 67.4229/100 (Quality: 66.9249, Cost: 24.4849). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is EDUARD GRASS GARCIA, MD located?
EDUARD GRASS GARCIA, MD is located at 1400 SENATE AVE, RED OAK, IA, 51566. Phone: (712) 623-7240.
What is EDUARD GRASS GARCIA, MD's NPI number?
EDUARD GRASS GARCIA, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679729479, issued on 08/12/2008.
Does EDUARD GRASS GARCIA, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
EDUARD GRASS GARCIA, MD's prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $2K in brand drug costs.
How many Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 36,191 Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Surgery Physician provider writes 169 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does EDUARD GRASS GARCIA, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, EDUARD GRASS GARCIA, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Pantoprazole Sodium, Clindamycin Hcl, Levofloxacin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does EDUARD GRASS GARCIA, MD accept Medicare?
EDUARD GRASS GARCIA, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 212 Part D claims and 90 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify EDUARD GRASS GARCIA, MD's credentials?
EDUARD GRASS GARCIA, MD's NPI is 1679729479 with credentials MD. 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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