2026 NPPES data Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1154397412 M.D.
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GARY PRECHTER, M.D.

Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in HENDERSONVILLE, North Carolina. 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
23
Medicare Part D claims · 11 beneficiaries · Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
9%
generic claims · 91% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

GARY PRECHTER, M.D. filed 23 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in HENDERSONVILLE, North Carolina, prescribing 9% generic.

23
Part D claims, 2023
9%
generic prescribing

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GARY PRECHTER, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

23 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 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)

GARY PRECHTER, M.D. 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 PRECHTER, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/27/2006

NPI 1154397412

Primary specialty

Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician

Mid-sized

6,631 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

23 98% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,069

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within North Carolina

1. Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within North Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Critical Care Medicine (Internal 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 PRECHTER, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 50 HOSPITAL DR, HENDERSONVILLE, NC, 28792, with a listed phone of (828) 687-9758. NPI 1154397412 was issued on 02/27/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what PRECHTER 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 23 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 11 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $16K in drug spend, split 91% brand-name and 9% 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.

Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,631 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 1,069 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

50 HOSPITAL DR
HENDERSONVILLE, NC 28792

Provider Details

NPI 1154397412
Specialty Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/27/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

GARY PRECHTER, M.D. — brand share 91.0%
Specialty average (est.)

91% brand-name claims vs 9% generic, on 23 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.

23
Total Claims
$16K
Total Drug Cost
11
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
41
Total Day Supply
1,229
Brand vs Generic
91% brand / 9% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$16K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.22
Age Distribution
<65: 0, 65-74: N/A, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview

How GARY PRECHTER, M.D. fits within the Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

6,631
Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
53
States with Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
1,069
Avg Claims per Provider

GARY PRECHTER, M.D.'s 23 claims are below the specialty average of 1,069.

Nearby Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as PRECHTER.

Compare Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GARY PRECHTER, M.D.'s specialty?
GARY PRECHTER, M.D. specializes in Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in HENDERSONVILLE, North Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does GARY PRECHTER, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, GARY PRECHTER, M.D. wrote 23 Medicare Part D claims totaling $16K in drug costs for 11 beneficiaries.
Where is GARY PRECHTER, M.D. located?
GARY PRECHTER, M.D. is located at 50 HOSPITAL DR, HENDERSONVILLE, NC, 28792. Phone: (828) 687-9758.
What is GARY PRECHTER, M.D.'s NPI number?
GARY PRECHTER, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154397412, issued on 02/27/2006.
Does GARY PRECHTER, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
GARY PRECHTER, M.D.'s prescribing is 91% brand-name and 9% generic drugs by claim count, with $16K in brand drug costs.
How many Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 6,631 Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 1,069 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does GARY PRECHTER, M.D. accept Medicare?
GARY PRECHTER, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 23 Part D claims and 11 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify GARY PRECHTER, M.D.'s credentials?
GARY PRECHTER, M.D.'s NPI is 1154397412 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

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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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