2026 NPPES data Interventional Pain Medicine Physician NPI 1780666487 MD
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GARY FUCHS, MD

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician in PETOSKEY, Michigan. 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 168 beneficiaries · Interventional Pain Medicine Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$105.18
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: GARY FUCHS, MD is a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in PETOSKEY, Michigan with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 3K claims across 168 beneficiaries — 8% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $105.18 across 5 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: GARY FUCHS, MD filed 2,965 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across PETOSKEY, Michigan. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

GARY FUCHS, 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).

GARY FUCHS, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/17/2005

NPI 1780666487

Primary specialty

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician

Niche

1,528 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,965 35% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,197

Specialty distribution in Michigan

How Interventional Pain Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Michigan providers

Michigan providers

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician share within Michigan

1. Interventional Pain Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician share within Michigan

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Interventional Pain Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Interventional Pain Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Interventional Pain Medicine 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).

GARY FUCHS, MD is a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider practicing in PETOSKEY, Michigan, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1780666487. 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.

GARY FUCHS, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2390 MITCHELL PARK DR, PETOSKEY, MI, 49770, with a listed phone of (231) 487-4650. NPI 1780666487 was issued on 11/17/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FUCHS 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 2,965 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 168 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $224K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 72.8%. 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.

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,528 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 2,197 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

2390 MITCHELL PARK DR
PETOSKEY, MI 49770

Provider Details

NPI 1780666487
Specialty Interventional Pain Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/17/2005

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 GARY FUCHS, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$105

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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 — Michigan MI-BOM 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 ~41K Michigan medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to GARY FUCHS, MD. To verify GARY FUCHS, MD's current license status, search the MI-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

123
Total board actions, Michigan 2023
Across 120 cases
3.00
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Michigan statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
44 cases

MI-BOM 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 Michigan disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

GARY FUCHS, MD — brand share 8.0%
Specialty average (est.)

8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 2,965 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.

2,965
Total Claims
$224K
Total Drug Cost
168
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,996
Total Day Supply
82,441
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 92% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$141K
Generic Drug Cost
$83K
Opioid Claims
2,160 (72.8% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.39
Gender Split
58% female / 42% male
Age Distribution
<65: 50, 65-74: 72, 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
574
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
415
Morphine Sulfate Er
Morphine Sulfate
357
Gabapentin
322
Morphine Sulfate
176
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
158
Methadone Hcl
136
Duloxetine Hcl
122
Fentanyl
98
Pregabalin
96

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

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Overview

How GARY FUCHS, MD fits within the Interventional Pain Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

1,528
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Providers in US
53
States with Interventional Pain Medicine Physician
2,197
Avg Claims per Provider

GARY FUCHS, MD's 2,965 claims are above the specialty average of 2,197.

Nearby Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Providers in Michigan

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

Compare Interventional Pain Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GARY FUCHS, MD's specialty?
GARY FUCHS, MD specializes in Interventional Pain Medicine Physician and practices in PETOSKEY, Michigan. Credentials: MD.
How much does GARY FUCHS, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, GARY FUCHS, MD wrote 2,965 Medicare Part D claims totaling $224K in drug costs for 168 beneficiaries.
Where is GARY FUCHS, MD located?
GARY FUCHS, MD is located at 2390 MITCHELL PARK DR, PETOSKEY, MI, 49770. Phone: (231) 487-4650.
What is GARY FUCHS, MD's NPI number?
GARY FUCHS, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780666487, issued on 11/17/2005.
Does GARY FUCHS, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
GARY FUCHS, MD's prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $141K in brand drug costs.
Does GARY FUCHS, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, GARY FUCHS, MD had 2,160 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 72.8%.
How many Interventional Pain Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,528 Interventional Pain Medicine Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider writes 2,197 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does GARY FUCHS, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, GARY FUCHS, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Morphine Sulfate Er. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does GARY FUCHS, MD accept Medicare?
GARY FUCHS, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,965 Part D claims and 168 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify GARY FUCHS, MD's credentials?
GARY FUCHS, MD's NPI is 1780666487 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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