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2026 NPPES data Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist NPI 1942458542 PHARM.D.
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Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 12,377 in Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, 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
770
Medicare Part D claims · 85 beneficiaries · Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist avg: 256
Generic prescribing
36%
generic claims · 61% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
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
Gretchen Ray, PHARM.D. filed 770 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist in Albuquerque, New Mexico, prescribing 36% generic.
- 770
- Part D claims, 2023
- 36%
- generic prescribing
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Gretchen Ray, PHARM.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
770 Top 29% higher than 71% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Gretchen Ray, PHARM.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Medicare Part D claims
770 201% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in New Mexico
How Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist compares to other specialties among New Mexico providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
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Gretchen Ray, PHARM.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist provider holding PHARM.D. credentials at 2400 TUCKER NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87131, with a listed phone of (505) 272-1734. NPI 1942458542 was issued on 09/08/2008.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 770 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 85 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $465K in drug spend, split 61% brand-name and 36% generic by claim count.
Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 12,377 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 256 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 | 1942458542 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist |
| Credentials | PHARM.D. |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 09/08/2008 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy
Gretchen Ray, PHARM.D. - brand share 61.0%
Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist average
61% brand-name claims vs 36% generic, on 770 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.
770
Total Claims
$465K
Total Drug Cost
85
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,467
- Total Day Supply
- 43,183
- Brand vs Generic
- 61% brand / 36% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $457K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $6K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 69.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.75
- Gender Split
- 49% female / 51% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 23, 65-74: 39, 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.
What Gretchen Ray, PHARM.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Trulicity
Trulicity
83 claims
- Jardiance
Jardiance
74 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
65 claims
- Ozempic
Ozempic
64 claims
- Tresiba Flextouch … 31
Tresiba Flextouch U-200
31 claims
- Metformin Hcl Er 30
Metformin Hcl Er
30 claims
- Ezetimibe 27
Ezetimibe
27 claims
- Januvia 27
Januvia
27 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Trulicity Dulaglutide | 83 |
| Jardiance Empagliflozin | 74 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 65 |
| Ozempic Semaglutide | 64 |
| Tresiba Flextouch U-200 Insulin Degludec | 31 |
| Metformin Hcl Er Metformin Hcl | 30 |
| Ezetimibe | 27 |
| Januvia Sitagliptin Phosphate | 27 |
| Lisinopril | 26 |
| Novolog Flexpen Insulin Aspart | 24 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist Overview
How Gretchen Ray, PHARM.D. fits within the Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist landscape nationally.
12,377
Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
256
Avg Claims per Provider
Gretchen Ray, PHARM.D.'s 770 claims are above the specialty average of 256.
Nearby Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist Providers in New Mexico
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Mexico, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Ray.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gretchen Ray, PHARM.D.'s specialty? ▼
Gretchen Ray, PHARM.D. specializes in Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist and practices in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Credentials: PHARM.D..
How much does Gretchen Ray, PHARM.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Gretchen Ray, PHARM.D. wrote 770 Medicare Part D claims totaling $465K in drug costs for 85 beneficiaries.
Where is Gretchen Ray, PHARM.D. located? ▼
Gretchen Ray, PHARM.D. is located at 2400 TUCKER NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87131. Phone: (505) 272-1734.
What is Gretchen Ray, PHARM.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Gretchen Ray, PHARM.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942458542, issued on 09/08/2008.
Does Gretchen Ray, PHARM.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Gretchen Ray, PHARM.D.'s prescribing is 61% brand-name and 36% generic drugs by claim count, with $457K in brand drug costs.
How many Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 12,377 Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist provider writes 256 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Gretchen Ray, PHARM.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Gretchen Ray, PHARM.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Trulicity, Jardiance, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Gretchen Ray, PHARM.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Gretchen Ray, PHARM.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 770 Part D claims and 85 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Gretchen Ray, PHARM.D.'s credentials? ▼
Gretchen Ray, PHARM.D.'s NPI is 1942458542 with credentials PHARM.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
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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