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2026 NPPES data Cardiovascular Disease Physician NPI 1811008196 MD
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Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Pagosa Springs, Colorado.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 24,810 in Cardiovascular Disease 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 394 beneficiaries · Cardiovascular Disease Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 17% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
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 Smith, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 2,354 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 75/100
- MIPS score · -8 vs avg
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 83%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
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.
Gary Smith, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
75 15th percentile higher than 15% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Gary Smith, MD sits
This provider among cardiovascular disease physician peers
Across the 8,753 cardiovascular disease physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Gary Smith, MD writes more Part D claims than 43% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 13% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one cardiovascular disease physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Gary Smith, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Gary Smith, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting - 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 Smith, MD?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Cardiovascular Disease Physician
Medicare Part D claims
2,354 22% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
75/100 8.1 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Colorado
How Cardiovascular Disease Physician compares to other specialties among Colorado providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Gary Smith, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Cardiovascular Disease Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 75/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Cardiovascular Disease Physician) - 75/100 vs national avg 83.1
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).
Gary Smith, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider holding MD credentials at 95 S PAGOSA BLVD, Pagosa Springs, CO, 81147, with a listed phone of (970) 731-3700. NPI 1811008196 was issued on 08/31/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,354 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 394 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $369K in drug spend, split 17% brand-name and 83% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 75/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.
Cardiovascular Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 24,810 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 3,033 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 | 1811008196 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Cardiovascular Disease Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 08/31/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
Reporting: Group practice
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Gary Smith, MD - brand share 17.0%
Cardiovascular Disease Physician average
17% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 2,354 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.
2,354
Total Claims
$369K
Total Drug Cost
394
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 6,327
- Total Day Supply
- 187,988
- Brand vs Generic
- 17% brand / 83% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $330K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $39K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 75.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.53
- Gender Split
- 46% female / 54% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 29, 65-74: 153, 75-84: 159, 85+: 53
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Gary Smith, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
386 claims
- Eliquis
Eliquis
216 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
179 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
165 claims
- Metoprolol Tartrate 126
Metoprolol Tartrate
126 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate 109
Metoprolol Succinate
109 claims
- Furosemide 107
Furosemide
107 claims
- Xarelto 92
Xarelto
92 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 386 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 216 |
| Lisinopril | 179 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 165 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 126 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 109 |
| Furosemide | 107 |
| Xarelto Rivaroxaban | 92 |
| Clopidogrel Clopidogrel Bisulfate | 91 |
| Potassium Chloride | 86 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Cardiovascular Disease Physician Overview
How Gary Smith, MD fits within the Cardiovascular Disease Physician landscape nationally.
24,810
Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in US
54
States with Cardiovascular Disease Physician
3,033
Avg Claims per Provider
Gary Smith, MD's 2,354 claims are below the specialty average of 3,033.
Nearby Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in Colorado
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Colorado, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Smith.
Dr. John Abboud
M.D.
Glenwood Springs, CO
Fadi Alattar
Pueblo, CO
Dr. David Albrecht
M.D.
Colorado Springs, CO
Dr. Brian Allen
M.D.
Brighton, CO
Dr. Larry Allen
MD
Aurora, CO
Compare Cardiovascular Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Colorado medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gary Smith, MD's specialty? ▼
Gary Smith, MD specializes in Cardiovascular Disease Physician and practices in Pagosa Springs, Colorado. Credentials: MD.
How much does Gary Smith, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Gary Smith, MD wrote 2,354 Medicare Part D claims totaling $369K in drug costs for 394 beneficiaries.
What is Gary Smith, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Gary Smith, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Gary Smith, MD located? ▼
Gary Smith, MD is located at 95 S PAGOSA BLVD, Pagosa Springs, CO, 81147. Phone: (970) 731-3700.
What is Gary Smith, MD's NPI number? ▼
Gary Smith, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1811008196, issued on 08/31/2006.
Does Gary Smith, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Gary Smith, MD's prescribing is 17% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $330K in brand drug costs.
How many Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 24,810 Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider writes 3,033 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Gary Smith, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Gary Smith, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Eliquis, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Gary Smith, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Gary Smith, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,354 Part D claims and 394 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Gary Smith, MD's credentials? ▼
Gary Smith, MD's NPI is 1811008196 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.
- Quality Performance
- CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) - 2023 performance year.
- 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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