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2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1457349086 MD
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Internal Medicine Physician in San Francisco, California.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 172,858 in Internal Medicine 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.
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Prescribing volume
12K
Medicare Part D claims · 154 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
90.3/100
▲ 7 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
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
Elaine Gecht, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 90.3/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 11,734 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 90.3/100
- MIPS score · +7 vs avg
- 12K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 89%
- 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.
Elaine Gecht, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
90 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 Elaine Gecht, MD sits
This provider among internal medicine physician peers
Across the 36,260 internal medicine physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Elaine Gecht, MD writes more Part D claims than 94% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 59% - 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 internal medicine physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Elaine Gecht, MD. 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)
Elaine Gecht, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting - 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 Elaine Gecht, MD?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Internal Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
11,734 332% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
90.3/100 7.2 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in California
How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among California providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Elaine Gecht, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Internal Medicine Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 90.3/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) - 90.3/100 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).
Elaine Gecht, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 302 SILVER AVE, San Francisco, CA, 94112, with a listed phone of (415) 334-2500. NPI 1457349086 was issued on 10/07/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 11,734 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 154 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $535K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.2%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 90.3/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 70, Cost 81.6), 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1457349086 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Internal Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 10/07/2005 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
90.2542
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
70.0332
Quality
81.6475
Cost
99
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
License & disciplinary context - California MBC 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Elaine Gecht, MD. To verify Elaine Gecht, MD's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases
MBC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Elaine Gecht, MD - brand share 11.0%
Internal Medicine Physician average
11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 11,734 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.
11,734
Total Claims
$535K
Total Drug Cost
154
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 11,741
- Total Day Supply
- 131,360
- Brand vs Generic
- 11% brand / 89% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $391K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $142K
- Opioid Claims
- 254 (2.2% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 139
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 84.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.42
- Gender Split
- 68% female / 32% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Elaine Gecht, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
1,128 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
746 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
582 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
561 claims
- Famotidine 410
Famotidine
410 claims
- Mirtazapine 350
Mirtazapine
350 claims
- Metformin Hcl 293
Metformin Hcl
293 claims
- Furosemide 274
Furosemide
274 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 1,128 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 746 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 582 |
| Gabapentin | 561 |
| Famotidine | 410 |
| Mirtazapine | 350 |
| Metformin Hcl | 293 |
| Furosemide | 274 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 236 |
| Potassium Chloride | 216 |
* 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 Elaine Gecht, MD 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
Elaine Gecht, MD's 11,734 claims are above the specialty average of 2,716.
Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in California
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Gecht.
Dr. Jacob Aaron
MD
San Francisco, CA
Dr. Alistair Aaronson
MD
Stanford, CA
Dr. Jose Abad.
MD
Sacramento, CA
Dr. Donna Abare
MD
Oakland, CA
Marce Abare
Scotts Valley, CA
Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elaine Gecht, MD's specialty? ▼
Elaine Gecht, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in San Francisco, California. Credentials: MD.
How much does Elaine Gecht, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Elaine Gecht, MD wrote 11,734 Medicare Part D claims totaling $535K in drug costs for 154 beneficiaries.
What is Elaine Gecht, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Elaine Gecht, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 90.3/100 (Quality: 70, Cost: 81.6). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Elaine Gecht, MD located? ▼
Elaine Gecht, MD is located at 302 SILVER AVE, San Francisco, CA, 94112. Phone: (415) 334-2500.
What is Elaine Gecht, MD's NPI number? ▼
Elaine Gecht, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457349086, issued on 10/07/2005.
Does Elaine Gecht, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Elaine Gecht, MD's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $391K in brand drug costs.
Does Elaine Gecht, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Elaine Gecht, MD had 254 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.2%.
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 Elaine Gecht, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Elaine Gecht, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Elaine Gecht, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Elaine Gecht, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 11,734 Part D claims and 154 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Elaine Gecht, MD's credentials? ▼
Elaine Gecht, MD's NPI is 1457349086 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
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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