2026 NPPES data Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician NPI 1750590188 M.D.
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GREGORY VIPOND, M.D.

Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician in CLAREMONT, California. 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
50
Medicare Part D claims · 12 beneficiaries · Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician avg: 379
Generic prescribing
78%
generic claims · 22% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$25.66
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

GREGORY VIPOND, M.D. filed 50 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician in CLAREMONT, California, prescribing 78% generic.

50
Part D claims, 2023
78%
generic prescribing
$25.66
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

GREGORY VIPOND, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

50 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)

GREGORY VIPOND, 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 GREGORY VIPOND, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/22/2007

NPI 1750590188

Primary specialty

Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician

Niche

608 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

50 87% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 379

Specialty distribution in California

How Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician share within California

1. Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician share within California

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) 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).

GREGORY VIPOND, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1601 MONTE VISTA AVE, CLAREMONT, CA, 91711, with a listed phone of (909) 608-7770. NPI 1750590188 was issued on 05/22/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what VIPOND 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 50 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 12 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K in drug spend, split 22% brand-name and 78% 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.

Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 608 enrolled providers across 48 states and an average of 379 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

1601 MONTE VISTA AVE
CLAREMONT, CA 91711

Provider Details

NPI 1750590188
Specialty Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/22/2007

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 GREGORY VIPOND, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$26

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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 — California MBC 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 ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to GREGORY VIPOND, M.D.. To verify GREGORY VIPOND, M.D.'s current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC 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 California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

GREGORY VIPOND, M.D. — brand share 22.0%
Specialty average (est.)

22% brand-name claims vs 78% generic, on 50 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.

50
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
12
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
53
Total Day Supply
733
Brand vs Generic
22% brand / 78% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$547
Generic Drug Cost
$2K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.93
Age Distribution
<65: 0, 65-74: N/A, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Tranexamic Acid
16

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

Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician Overview

How GREGORY VIPOND, M.D. fits within the Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician landscape nationally.

608
Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician Providers in US
48
States with Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician
379
Avg Claims per Provider

GREGORY VIPOND, M.D.'s 50 claims are below the specialty average of 379.

Nearby Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician Providers in California

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

Compare Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GREGORY VIPOND, M.D.'s specialty?
GREGORY VIPOND, M.D. specializes in Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician and practices in CLAREMONT, California. Credentials: M.D..
How much does GREGORY VIPOND, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, GREGORY VIPOND, M.D. wrote 50 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for 12 beneficiaries.
Where is GREGORY VIPOND, M.D. located?
GREGORY VIPOND, M.D. is located at 1601 MONTE VISTA AVE, CLAREMONT, CA, 91711. Phone: (909) 608-7770.
What is GREGORY VIPOND, M.D.'s NPI number?
GREGORY VIPOND, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1750590188, issued on 05/22/2007.
Does GREGORY VIPOND, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
GREGORY VIPOND, M.D.'s prescribing is 22% brand-name and 78% generic drugs by claim count, with $547 in brand drug costs.
How many Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 608 Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician providers across 48 states in the US. The average Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician provider writes 379 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does GREGORY VIPOND, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, GREGORY VIPOND, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Tranexamic Acid. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does GREGORY VIPOND, M.D. accept Medicare?
GREGORY VIPOND, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 50 Part D claims and 12 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify GREGORY VIPOND, M.D.'s credentials?
GREGORY VIPOND, M.D.'s NPI is 1750590188 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.

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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