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2026 NPPES data Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck (Plastic Surgery) Physician NPI 1568525806 MD
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Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck (Plastic Surgery) Physician in N Little Rock, Arkansas.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 179 in Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck (Plastic Surgery) 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
40
Medicare Part D claims · Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck (Plastic Surgery) Physician avg: 193
Generic prescribing
70%
generic claims · 30% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
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
Gary Petrus, MD filed 40 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck (Plastic Surgery) Physician in N Little Rock, Arkansas, prescribing 70% generic.
- 40
- Part D claims, 2023
- 70%
- generic prescribing
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Gary Petrus, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
40 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Gary Petrus, 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 Gary Petrus, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck (Plastic Surgery) Physician
Medicare Part D claims
40 79% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Arkansas
How Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck (Plastic Surgery) Physician compares to other specialties among Arkansas providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck (Plastic Surgery) Physician. Verify directly:
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.
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Gary Petrus, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck (Plastic Surgery) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 4137 JOHN F KENNEDY BLVD STE A, N Little Rock, AR, 72116, with a listed phone of (501) 614-3052. NPI 1568525806 was issued on 12/18/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 40 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1K in drug spend, split 30% brand-name and 70% generic by claim count.
Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck (Plastic Surgery) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 179 enrolled providers across 39 states and an average of 193 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 | 1568525806 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck (Plastic Surgery) Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 12/18/2006 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average
Gary Petrus, MD - brand share 30.0%
Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck (Plastic Surgery) Physician average
30% brand-name claims vs 70% generic, on 40 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.
40
Total Claims
$1K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 89
- Total Day Supply
- 2,545
- Brand vs Generic
- 30% brand / 70% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $480
- Generic Drug Cost
- $924
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.13
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Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck (Plastic Surgery) Physician Overview
How Gary Petrus, MD fits within the Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck (Plastic Surgery) Physician landscape nationally.
179
Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck (Plastic Surgery) Physician Providers in US
39
States with Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck (Plastic Surgery) Physician
193
Avg Claims per Provider
Gary Petrus, MD's 40 claims are below the specialty average of 193.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gary Petrus, MD's specialty? ▼
Gary Petrus, MD specializes in Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck (Plastic Surgery) Physician and practices in N Little Rock, Arkansas. Credentials: MD.
How much does Gary Petrus, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Gary Petrus, MD wrote 40 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is Gary Petrus, MD located? ▼
Gary Petrus, MD is located at 4137 JOHN F KENNEDY BLVD STE A, N Little Rock, AR, 72116. Phone: (501) 614-3052.
What is Gary Petrus, MD's NPI number? ▼
Gary Petrus, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568525806, issued on 12/18/2006.
Does Gary Petrus, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Gary Petrus, MD's prescribing is 30% brand-name and 70% generic drugs by claim count, with $480 in brand drug costs.
How many Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck (Plastic Surgery) Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 179 Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck (Plastic Surgery) Physician providers across 39 states in the US. The average Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck (Plastic Surgery) Physician provider writes 193 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does Gary Petrus, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Gary Petrus, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 40 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Gary Petrus, MD's credentials? ▼
Gary Petrus, MD's NPI is 1568525806 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.
- 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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