NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Urology Physician NPI 1992879514 M.D.
Verify on CMS → Gary Gingrich, M.D.
Urology Physician in The Dalles, Oregon.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 13,606 in Urology 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
947
Medicare Part D claims · 278 beneficiaries · Urology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Gary Gingrich, M.D. filed 947 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Urology Physician in The Dalles, Oregon, prescribing 95% generic.
- 947
- Part D claims, 2024
- 95%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
- ≥74th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Gary Gingrich, M.D.
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1992879514), first enumerated 11/17/2006.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 947 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Board certification signal
Heuristic suggests board-certified status based on ABMS-eligible specialty taxonomy plus active CMS participation signals — not a direct ABMS verification.
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
1 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliation on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Not in federal data
Individual sanction lookup
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Source: State medical board / FSMB
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1992879514 · Urology Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MID · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1992879514
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-MID 14K Urology Physician
- RX-LIGHT 947
- BOOK-THIN 184 in Oregon
- PHOTO-ENUM Curtis Matthews · 2006
Gary Gingrich, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
947 ≥ 74th percentile 74% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Gary Gingrich, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation - 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 Gary Gingrich, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Urology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
947 30% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Oregon
How Urology Physician compares to other specialties among Oregon providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1992879514 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Urology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 11/17/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Gary Gingrich, M.D. 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.
Mid-Columbia Medical Center
★★★★☆ 4/5
The Dalles, OR
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 380001
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Gary Gingrich, M.D. - brand share 5.0%
Urology Physician average
5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 947 2024 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 2024.
947
Total Claims
$135K
Total Drug Cost
278
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 2,023.533
- Total Day Supply
- 57,652
- Brand vs Generic
- 5% brand / 95% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $110K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $25K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 117
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 77.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.22
- Gender Split
- 15% female / 85% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 11, 65-74: 96, 75-84: 123, 85+: 48
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Gary Gingrich, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Finasteride
Finasteride
243 claims
- Tamsulosin Hcl
Tamsulosin Hcl
229 claims
- Cephalexin 36
Cephalexin
36 claims
- Oxybutynin Chlorid… 36
Oxybutynin Chloride Er
36 claims
- Nitrofurantoin Mon… 35
Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro
35 claims
- Trospium Chloride 26
Trospium Chloride
26 claims
- Lorazepam 24
Lorazepam
24 claims
- Allopurinol 22
Allopurinol
22 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Finasteride | 243 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 229 |
| Cephalexin | 36 |
| Oxybutynin Chloride Er Oxybutynin Chloride | 36 |
| Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst | 35 |
| Trospium Chloride | 26 |
| Lorazepam | 24 |
| Allopurinol | 22 |
| Testosterone Cypionate | 22 |
| Testosterone | 21 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Urology Physician Overview
How Gary Gingrich, M.D. fits within the Urology Physician landscape nationally.
13,606
Urology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Urology Physician
1,354
Avg Claims per Provider
Gary Gingrich, M.D.'s 947 claims are below the specialty average of 1,354.
Nationwide Urology Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Gingrich, both outside Oregon so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Urology Physician Providers in Oregon
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Oregon, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Gingrich.
One of 184 Urology Physician providers enrolled in Oregon, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Douglas Ackerman
M.D.
Clackamas, OR
Dr. Christopher Amling
M.D., F.A.C.S.
Portland, OR
Dr. Grecori Anderson
MD
Astoria, OR
Dr. Matt Ashley
M.D.
Bend, OR
Dr. James Austin
MD
Portland, OR
Compare Urology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gary Gingrich, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Gary Gingrich, M.D. specializes in Urology Physician and practices in The Dalles, Oregon. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Gary Gingrich, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Gary Gingrich, M.D. wrote 947 Medicare Part D claims totaling $135K in drug costs for 278 beneficiaries.
Where is Gary Gingrich, M.D. located? ▼
Gary Gingrich, M.D. is located at 1805 E 19TH ST, The Dalles, OR, 97058. Phone: (541) 296-2201.
What is Gary Gingrich, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Gary Gingrich, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992879514, issued on 11/17/2006.
Does Gary Gingrich, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Gary Gingrich, M.D.'s prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $110K in brand drug costs.
How many Urology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 13,606 Urology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Urology Physician provider writes 1,354 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Gary Gingrich, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Gary Gingrich, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Finasteride, Tamsulosin Hcl, Cephalexin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Gary Gingrich, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Gary Gingrich, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 947 Part D claims and 278 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Gary Gingrich, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Gary Gingrich, M.D.'s NPI is 1992879514 with credentials M.D.. 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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