2026 NPPES data Clinical Nurse Specialist NPI 1720398134 CNS
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FRANK GARGASZ, CNS

Clinical Nurse Specialist in POLAND, Ohio. 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 581 beneficiaries · Clinical Nurse Specialist avg: 953
Generic prescribing
41%
generic claims · 59% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$2.5K
30 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

FRANK GARGASZ, CNS filed 4,059 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in POLAND, Ohio, prescribing 41% generic.

4K
Part D claims, 2023
41%
generic prescribing
$2.5K
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

FRANK GARGASZ, CNS's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

4,059 Top 8% higher than 92% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. 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

What does the federal data show about FRANK GARGASZ, CNS?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/19/2010

NPI 1720398134

Primary specialty

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Niche

1,708 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

4,059 326% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 953

Specialty distribution in Ohio

How Clinical Nurse Specialist compares to other specialties among Ohio providers

Ohio providers

Clinical Nurse Specialist share within Ohio

1. Clinical Nurse Specialist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Clinical Nurse Specialist share within Ohio

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Clinical Nurse Specialist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Clinical Nurse Specialist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Clinical Nurse Specialist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Clinical Nurse Specialist) — 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).

FRANK GARGASZ, CNS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Clinical Nurse Specialist provider holding CNS credentials at 905 SAHARA TRL, POLAND, OH, 44514, with a listed phone of (330) 729-8970. NPI 1720398134 was issued on 10/19/2010. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GARGASZ 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 4,059 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 581 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2.7 million in drug spend, split 59% brand-name and 41% 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.

Clinical Nurse Specialist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,708 enrolled providers across 49 states and an average of 953 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

905 SAHARA TRL
POLAND, OH 44514

Provider Details

NPI 1720398134
Specialty Clinical Nurse Specialist
Credentials CNS
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/19/2010

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where FRANK GARGASZ, CNS 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.

MERCY HEALTH PHYSICIANS YOUNGSTOWN SPECIALTY CARE LLC
POLAND, OH
MERCY HEALTH PHYSICIANS YOUNGSTOWN, LLC
POLAND, OH

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 FRANK GARGASZ, CNS. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$2.5K

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.

License & disciplinary context — Ohio OMB 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 ~48K Ohio medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to FRANK GARGASZ, CNS. To verify FRANK GARGASZ, CNS's current license status, search the OMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

158
Total board actions, Ohio 2023
Across 154 cases
3.29
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Ohio statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
56 cases

OMB 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 Ohio disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

FRANK GARGASZ, CNS — brand share 59.0%
Specialty average (est.)

59% brand-name claims vs 41% generic, on 4,059 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.

4,059
Total Claims
$2.7M
Total Drug Cost
581
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
7,396
Total Day Supply
217,748
Brand vs Generic
59% brand / 41% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$2.6M
Generic Drug Cost
$25K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
66.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.98
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male
Age Distribution
<65: 193, 65-74: 277, 75-84: 88, 85+: 23

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What FRANK GARGASZ, CNS 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
Trulicity
Dulaglutide
448
Levothyroxine Sodium
386
Jardiance
Empagliflozin
251
Ozempic
Semaglutide
157
Metformin Hcl
151
Metformin Hcl Er
Metformin Hcl
145
Insulin Lispro Kwikpen U-100
Insulin Lispro
112
Humalog Kwikpen U-100
Insulin Lispro
107
Glipizide
92
Humalog
Insulin Lispro
92

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

Clinical Nurse Specialist Overview

How FRANK GARGASZ, CNS fits within the Clinical Nurse Specialist landscape nationally.

1,708
Clinical Nurse Specialist Providers in US
49
States with Clinical Nurse Specialist
953
Avg Claims per Provider

FRANK GARGASZ, CNS's 4,059 claims are above the specialty average of 953.

Nearby Clinical Nurse Specialist Providers in Ohio

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

Compare Clinical Nurse Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FRANK GARGASZ, CNS's specialty?
FRANK GARGASZ, CNS specializes in Clinical Nurse Specialist and practices in POLAND, Ohio. Credentials: CNS.
How much does FRANK GARGASZ, CNS prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, FRANK GARGASZ, CNS wrote 4,059 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2.7M in drug costs for 581 beneficiaries.
Where is FRANK GARGASZ, CNS located?
FRANK GARGASZ, CNS is located at 905 SAHARA TRL, POLAND, OH, 44514. Phone: (330) 729-8970.
What is FRANK GARGASZ, CNS's NPI number?
FRANK GARGASZ, CNS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720398134, issued on 10/19/2010.
Does FRANK GARGASZ, CNS prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
FRANK GARGASZ, CNS's prescribing is 59% brand-name and 41% generic drugs by claim count, with $2.6M in brand drug costs.
How many Clinical Nurse Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 1,708 Clinical Nurse Specialist providers across 49 states in the US. The average Clinical Nurse Specialist provider writes 953 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does FRANK GARGASZ, CNS prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, FRANK GARGASZ, CNS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Trulicity, Levothyroxine Sodium, Jardiance. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does FRANK GARGASZ, CNS accept Medicare?
FRANK GARGASZ, CNS appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,059 Part D claims and 581 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify FRANK GARGASZ, CNS's credentials?
FRANK GARGASZ, CNS's NPI is 1720398134 with credentials CNS. 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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