2026 NPPES data Urology Physician NPI 1558352609 MD
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FERNANDO GONZALEZ, MD

Urology Physician in URBANA, Illinois. 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
240
Medicare Part D claims · 65 beneficiaries · Urology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

FERNANDO GONZALEZ, MD filed 240 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Urology Physician in URBANA, Illinois, prescribing 94% generic.

240
Part D claims, 2023
94%
generic prescribing

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.

FERNANDO GONZALEZ, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

240 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. 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 Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

FERNANDO GONZALEZ, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about FERNANDO GONZALEZ, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/28/2005

NPI 1558352609

Primary specialty

Urology Physician

Mid-sized

13,350 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

240 81% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,280

Specialty distribution in Illinois

How Urology Physician compares to other specialties among Illinois providers

Illinois providers

Urology Physician share within Illinois

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

FERNANDO GONZALEZ, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Urology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 611 W PARK ST, URBANA, IL, 61801, with a listed phone of (217) 383-3311. NPI 1558352609 was issued on 10/28/2005. 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 240 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 65 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $21K 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.

Urology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 13,350 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,280 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

611 W PARK ST
URBANA, IL 61801

Provider Details

NPI 1558352609
Specialty Urology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/28/2005

License & disciplinary context — Illinois IDFPR 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 ~42K Illinois medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to FERNANDO GONZALEZ, MD. To verify FERNANDO GONZALEZ, MD's current license status, search the IDFPR public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

106
Total board actions, Illinois 2023
Across 103 cases
2.52
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Illinois statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
38 cases

IDFPR 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 Illinois disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

FERNANDO GONZALEZ, MD — brand share 6.0%
Specialty average (est.)

6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 240 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.

240
Total Claims
$21K
Total Drug Cost
65
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
634
Total Day Supply
18,860
Brand vs Generic
6% brand / 94% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$13K
Generic Drug Cost
$9K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.50
Gender Split
20% female / 80% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What FERNANDO GONZALEZ, MD 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
Finasteride
78
Tamsulosin Hcl
52
Alfuzosin Hcl Er
Alfuzosin Hcl
25
Terazosin Hcl
19
Oxybutynin Chloride Er
Oxybutynin Chloride
12
Tadalafil
11

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

Urology Physician Overview

How FERNANDO GONZALEZ, MD fits within the Urology Physician landscape nationally.

13,350
Urology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Urology Physician
1,280
Avg Claims per Provider

FERNANDO GONZALEZ, MD's 240 claims are below the specialty average of 1,280.

Nearby Urology Physician Providers in Illinois

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FERNANDO GONZALEZ, MD's specialty?
FERNANDO GONZALEZ, MD specializes in Urology Physician and practices in URBANA, Illinois. Credentials: MD.
How much does FERNANDO GONZALEZ, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, FERNANDO GONZALEZ, MD wrote 240 Medicare Part D claims totaling $21K in drug costs for 65 beneficiaries.
Where is FERNANDO GONZALEZ, MD located?
FERNANDO GONZALEZ, MD is located at 611 W PARK ST, URBANA, IL, 61801. Phone: (217) 383-3311.
What is FERNANDO GONZALEZ, MD's NPI number?
FERNANDO GONZALEZ, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558352609, issued on 10/28/2005.
Does FERNANDO GONZALEZ, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
FERNANDO GONZALEZ, MD's prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $13K in brand drug costs.
How many Urology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 13,350 Urology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Urology Physician provider writes 1,280 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does FERNANDO GONZALEZ, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, FERNANDO GONZALEZ, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Finasteride, Tamsulosin Hcl, Alfuzosin Hcl Er. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does FERNANDO GONZALEZ, MD accept Medicare?
FERNANDO GONZALEZ, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 240 Part D claims and 65 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify FERNANDO GONZALEZ, MD's credentials?
FERNANDO GONZALEZ, MD's NPI is 1558352609 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.
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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