2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1255591962 MD
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Gregory Pirkl, MD

Family Medicine Physician in Salem, Oregon.

This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 147,760 in Family Medicine 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
7K
Medicare Part D claims · 600 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

Gregory Pirkl, MD filed 7,409 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in Salem, Oregon, prescribing 91% generic.

7K
Part D claims, 2023
91%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)
≥97th
pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)

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.

CMS NPPES provider registry desk

NPI 1255591962 · Family Medicine Physician

NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-MEGA · RX-MID · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-ENUM

  • NPI-10 1255591962
  • ENUM-MID 2008
  • TAX-MEGA 148K Family Medicine
  • RX-MID 7,409
  • BOOK-LIGHT 2,650 in Oregon
  • PHOTO-ENUM Jennifer Ryan · 2008

Gregory Pirkl, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

7,409 ≥ 97th percentile 97% of 1,370,886 prescribers are in lower value bands

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%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2K+: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. 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.

The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)

Gregory Pirkl, 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 Gregory Pirkl, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/16/2008

NPI 1255591962

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,760 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

7,409 117% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

Specialty distribution in Oregon

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Oregon providers

Oregon providers
Mental Health Counselor12.1%Massage Therapist4.8%Counselor3.9%Addiction (Substance Use Dis…3.5%Case Manager/Care Coordinator3.4%Clinical Social Worker3.3%Family Medicine Physician2.2%
Largest specialties in Oregon (% of in-state 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 Family Medicine 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.

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).

Practice Address

2020 CAPITOL ST NE
Salem, OR 97301

Provider Details

NPI 1255591962
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/16/2008

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Gregory Pirkl, 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.

Salem Clinic PC
Salem, OR

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

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

Gregory Pirkl, MD - brand share 8.0%
Family Medicine Physician average

8% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 7,409 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.

7,409
Total Claims
$558K
Total Drug Cost
600
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
14,460
Total Day Supply
421,567
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$382K
Generic Drug Cost
$173K
Opioid Claims
223 (3.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
121

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.12
Gender Split
51% female / 49% male
Age Distribution
<65: 88, 65-74: 282, 75-84: 182, 85+: 48

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Gregory Pirkl, 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
466
Amlodipine Besylate
275
Levothyroxine Sodium
269
Lisinopril
262
Omeprazole
247
Metformin Hcl
226
Losartan Potassium
205
Gabapentin
201
Hydrochlorothiazide
148
Trazodone Hcl
140

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

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How Gregory Pirkl, MD fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,760
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

Gregory Pirkl, MD's 7,409 claims are above the specialty average of 3,418.

Nationwide Family Medicine Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year

Two federal-record peer sets for Pirkl, both outside Oregon so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Same NPPES enumeration year (2008)

Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Oregon

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

One of 2,650 Family Medicine Physician providers enrolled in Oregon, 5 are shown here.

Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gregory Pirkl, MD's specialty?
Gregory Pirkl, MD specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in Salem, Oregon. Credentials: MD.
How much does Gregory Pirkl, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Gregory Pirkl, MD wrote 7,409 Medicare Part D claims totaling $558K in drug costs for 600 beneficiaries.
Where is Gregory Pirkl, MD located?
Gregory Pirkl, MD is located at 2020 CAPITOL ST NE, Salem, OR, 97301. Phone: (503) 399-2424.
What is Gregory Pirkl, MD's NPI number?
Gregory Pirkl, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255591962, issued on 06/16/2008.
Does Gregory Pirkl, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Gregory Pirkl, MD's prescribing is 8% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $382K in brand drug costs.
Does Gregory Pirkl, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, Gregory Pirkl, MD had 223 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.0%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,760 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Gregory Pirkl, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Gregory Pirkl, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Gregory Pirkl, MD accept Medicare?
Gregory Pirkl, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 7,409 Part D claims and 600 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Gregory Pirkl, MD's credentials?
Gregory Pirkl, MD's NPI is 1255591962 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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