2026 NPPES data Gastroenterology Physician NPI 1245440361 MD
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GOURISANKAR DEGALA, MD

Gastroenterology Physician in CLEARWATER, Florida. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 591 beneficiaries · Gastroenterology Physician avg: 833
Generic prescribing
81%
generic claims · 19% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$2.5K
46 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

GOURISANKAR DEGALA, MD filed 1,773 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Gastroenterology Physician in CLEARWATER, Florida, prescribing 81% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
81%
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.

GOURISANKAR DEGALA, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

1,773 Top 17% higher than 83% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). This entry sits in this band. 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 certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

GOURISANKAR DEGALA, MD 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 GOURISANKAR DEGALA, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/24/2007

NPI 1245440361

Primary specialty

Gastroenterology Physician

Mid-sized

16,567 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,773 113% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 833

Specialty distribution in Florida

How Gastroenterology Physician compares to other specialties among Florida providers

Florida providers

Gastroenterology Physician share within Florida

1. Gastroenterology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Gastroenterology Physician share within Florida

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Gastroenterology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Gastroenterology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Gastroenterology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Gastroenterology 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).

GOURISANKAR DEGALA, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gastroenterology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 920 S MYRTLE AVE, CLEARWATER, FL, 33756, with a listed phone of (727) 462-0444. NPI 1245440361 was issued on 05/24/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DEGALA 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 1,773 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 591 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.5 million in drug spend, split 19% brand-name and 81% 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.

Gastroenterology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,567 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 833 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

920 S MYRTLE AVE
CLEARWATER, FL 33756

Provider Details

NPI 1245440361
Specialty Gastroenterology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/24/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where GOURISANKAR DEGALA, MD 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.

WEST CENTRAL GASTROENTEROLOGY LLP
CLEARWATER, FL

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

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 GOURISANKAR DEGALA, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$2.5K

Largest payer

Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

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.

License & disciplinary context — Florida FLDOH 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~75K Florida medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to GOURISANKAR DEGALA, MD. To verify GOURISANKAR DEGALA, MD's current license status, search the FLDOH public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

480
Total board actions, Florida 2023
Across 467 cases
6.40
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Florida statewide rate
monetary fine
Most common action type
138 cases

FLDOH publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Florida disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

GOURISANKAR DEGALA, MD — brand share 19.0%
Specialty average (est.)

19% brand-name claims vs 81% generic, on 1,773 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.

1,773
Total Claims
$1.5M
Total Drug Cost
591
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,009
Total Day Supply
79,844
Brand vs Generic
19% brand / 81% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.4M
Generic Drug Cost
$66K
Antibiotic Claims
119

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.77
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male
Age Distribution
<65: 78, 65-74: 275, 75-84: 198, 85+: 40

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What GOURISANKAR DEGALA, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Pantoprazole Sodium
511
Sucralfate
144
Famotidine
104
Dicyclomine Hcl
92
Omeprazole
80
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
46
Linzess
Linaclotide
33
Clenpiq
Sod Picosulf/Mag Ox/Citric Ac
30
Budesonide Dr
Budesonide
29
Creon
Lipase/Protease/Amylase
28

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

Gastroenterology Physician Overview

How GOURISANKAR DEGALA, MD fits within the Gastroenterology Physician landscape nationally.

16,567
Gastroenterology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Gastroenterology Physician
833
Avg Claims per Provider

GOURISANKAR DEGALA, MD's 1,773 claims are above the specialty average of 833.

Nearby Gastroenterology Physician Providers in Florida

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Florida, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as DEGALA.

Compare Gastroenterology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GOURISANKAR DEGALA, MD's specialty?
GOURISANKAR DEGALA, MD specializes in Gastroenterology Physician and practices in CLEARWATER, Florida. Credentials: MD.
How much does GOURISANKAR DEGALA, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, GOURISANKAR DEGALA, MD wrote 1,773 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.5M in drug costs for 591 beneficiaries.
Where is GOURISANKAR DEGALA, MD located?
GOURISANKAR DEGALA, MD is located at 920 S MYRTLE AVE, CLEARWATER, FL, 33756. Phone: (727) 462-0444.
What is GOURISANKAR DEGALA, MD's NPI number?
GOURISANKAR DEGALA, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245440361, issued on 05/24/2007.
Does GOURISANKAR DEGALA, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
GOURISANKAR DEGALA, MD's prescribing is 19% brand-name and 81% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.4M in brand drug costs.
How many Gastroenterology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,567 Gastroenterology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Gastroenterology Physician provider writes 833 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does GOURISANKAR DEGALA, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, GOURISANKAR DEGALA, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Pantoprazole Sodium, Sucralfate, Famotidine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does GOURISANKAR DEGALA, MD accept Medicare?
GOURISANKAR DEGALA, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,773 Part D claims and 591 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify GOURISANKAR DEGALA, MD's credentials?
GOURISANKAR DEGALA, MD's NPI is 1245440361 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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