2026 NPPES data Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician NPI 1912936162 MD
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GORDON DONALD, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician in EATONTOWN, New Jersey. 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
168
Medicare Part D claims · 18 beneficiaries · Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician avg: 362
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$20.6K
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: GORDON DONALD, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in EATONTOWN, New Jersey with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 168 claims across 18 beneficiaries — 10% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $20.6K across 3 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: GORDON DONALD, MD filed 168 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across EATONTOWN, New Jersey. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

GORDON DONALD, 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).

GORDON DONALD, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/01/2006

NPI 1912936162

Primary specialty

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician

Niche

1,773 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

168 54% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 362

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician share within New Jersey

1. Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician share within New Jersey

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine 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).

GORDON DONALD, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician provider practicing in EATONTOWN, New Jersey, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1912936162. 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.

GORDON DONALD, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 234 INDUSTRIAL WAY W, EATONTOWN, NJ, 07724, with a listed phone of (732) 747-7110. NPI 1912936162 was issued on 07/01/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DONALD 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 168 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 18 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $22K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 62.5%. 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.

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,773 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 362 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

234 INDUSTRIAL WAY W
EATONTOWN, NJ 07724

Provider Details

NPI 1912936162
Specialty Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/01/2006

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 GORDON DONALD, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$20.6K

Largest payer

Tyber Medical, LLC

Most common payment type

Consulting Fee

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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

GORDON DONALD, MD — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 168 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.

168
Total Claims
$22K
Total Drug Cost
18
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
194
Total Day Supply
5,605
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$17K
Generic Drug Cost
$6K
Opioid Claims
105 (62.5% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.84

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-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
47
Oxycodone Hcl
16
Oxycontin
Oxycodone Hcl
16
Diclofenac Sodium Er
Diclofenac Sodium
14
Alprazolam
12
Ibuprofen
11

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

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician Overview

How GORDON DONALD, MD fits within the Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician landscape nationally.

1,773
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician Providers in US
51
States with Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician
362
Avg Claims per Provider

GORDON DONALD, MD's 168 claims are below the specialty average of 362.

Nearby Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician Providers in New Jersey

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Jersey, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as DONALD.

Compare Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GORDON DONALD, MD's specialty?
GORDON DONALD, MD specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician and practices in EATONTOWN, New Jersey. Credentials: MD.
How much does GORDON DONALD, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, GORDON DONALD, MD wrote 168 Medicare Part D claims totaling $22K in drug costs for 18 beneficiaries.
Where is GORDON DONALD, MD located?
GORDON DONALD, MD is located at 234 INDUSTRIAL WAY W, EATONTOWN, NJ, 07724. Phone: (732) 747-7110.
What is GORDON DONALD, MD's NPI number?
GORDON DONALD, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912936162, issued on 07/01/2006.
Does GORDON DONALD, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
GORDON DONALD, MD's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $17K in brand drug costs.
Does GORDON DONALD, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, GORDON DONALD, MD had 105 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 62.5%.
How many Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,773 Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician provider writes 362 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does GORDON DONALD, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, GORDON DONALD, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Oxycodone Hcl, Oxycontin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does GORDON DONALD, MD accept Medicare?
GORDON DONALD, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 168 Part D claims and 18 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify GORDON DONALD, MD's credentials?
GORDON DONALD, MD's NPI is 1912936162 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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