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2026 NPPES data Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician NPI 1265435291 D.O.
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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician in Washington, District of Columbia.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 15,336 in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation 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
454
Medicare Part D claims · 85 beneficiaries · Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician avg: 781
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
80.2/100
▼ 3 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
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
Howard Gilmer, D.O. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 80.2/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 454 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 80.2/100
- MIPS score · -3 vs avg
- 454
- Part D claims, 2023
- 94%
- 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.
Howard Gilmer, D.O.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
80 33rd percentile higher than 33% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Howard Gilmer, D.O. sits
This provider among physical medicine & rehabilitation physician peers
Across the 2,781 physical medicine & rehabilitation physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Howard Gilmer, D.O. writes more Part D claims than 56% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 46% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one physical medicine & rehabilitation physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Howard Gilmer, D.O.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Howard Gilmer, D.O. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 3 hospital affiliations - 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 Howard Gilmer, D.O.?
Near national averagePrimary specialty
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician
Medicare Part D claims
454 42% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
80.2/100 2.9 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in District of Columbia
How Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician compares to other specialties among District of Columbia providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Howard Gilmer, D.O.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 80.2/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician) - 80.2/100 vs national avg 83.1
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).
Howard Gilmer, D.O. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician provider holding D.O. credentials at 102 IRVING ST NW, Washington, DC, 20010, with a listed phone of (202) 877-1577. NPI 1265435291 was issued on 05/23/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 454 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 85 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $19K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 27.3%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 80.2/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 76.7, Cost 53.5), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 15,336 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 781 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 | 1265435291 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician |
| Credentials | D.O. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 05/23/2005 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
80.1797
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
76.6904
Quality
53.4937
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Howard Gilmer, D.O. 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.
According to CMS billing records, Howard Gilmer, D.O. is affiliated with 3 Medicare-billing facilities across 3 states.
Medstar Medical Group II LLC
Washington, DC
Rehabilitation Associates Inc
Fairfield, CT
Suburban/nrh Medical Rehabilitation Inc
Bethesda, MD
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
Howard Gilmer, D.O. - brand share 6.0%
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician average
6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 454 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.
454
Total Claims
$19K
Total Drug Cost
85
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 461
- Total Day Supply
- 10,581
- Brand vs Generic
- 6% brand / 94% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $13K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $7K
- Opioid Claims
- 124 (27.3% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 14
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.79
- Gender Split
- 51% female / 49% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Howard Gilmer, D.O. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
52 claims
- Oxycodone Hcl
Oxycodone Hcl
51 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
24 claims
- Morphine Sulfate Er
Morphine Sulfate Er
22 claims
- Oxycodone-Acetamin… 19
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
19 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate 18
Amlodipine Besylate
18 claims
- Cyclobenzaprine Hcl 17
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
17 claims
- Losartan Potassium 14
Losartan Potassium
14 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 52 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 51 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 24 |
| Morphine Sulfate Er Morphine Sulfate | 22 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 19 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 18 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 17 |
| Losartan Potassium | 14 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 14 |
| Hydromorphone Hcl | 13 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician Overview
How Howard Gilmer, D.O. fits within the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician landscape nationally.
15,336
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician Providers in US
54
States with Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician
781
Avg Claims per Provider
Howard Gilmer, D.O.'s 454 claims are below the specialty average of 781.
Nearby Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician Providers in District of Columbia
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in District of Columbia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Gilmer.
Dr. Syed Ahmed
M.D.
Washington, DC
Dr. Ryan Aschenbrener
MD
Washington, DC
Dr. John Aseff
MD
Washington, DC
Dr. Pamela Ballard
MD
Washington, DC
Dr. Kamlesh Bhasin
MD
Washington, DC
Compare Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the District of Columbia medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Howard Gilmer, D.O.'s specialty? ▼
Howard Gilmer, D.O. specializes in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician and practices in Washington, District of Columbia. Credentials: D.O..
How much does Howard Gilmer, D.O. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Howard Gilmer, D.O. wrote 454 Medicare Part D claims totaling $19K in drug costs for 85 beneficiaries.
What is Howard Gilmer, D.O.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Howard Gilmer, D.O. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 80.2/100 (Quality: 76.7, Cost: 53.5). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Howard Gilmer, D.O. located? ▼
Howard Gilmer, D.O. is located at 102 IRVING ST NW, Washington, DC, 20010. Phone: (202) 877-1577.
What is Howard Gilmer, D.O.'s NPI number? ▼
Howard Gilmer, D.O.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265435291, issued on 05/23/2005.
Does Howard Gilmer, D.O. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Howard Gilmer, D.O.'s prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $13K in brand drug costs.
Does Howard Gilmer, D.O. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Howard Gilmer, D.O. had 124 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 27.3%.
How many Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 15,336 Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician provider writes 781 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Howard Gilmer, D.O. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Howard Gilmer, D.O.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Oxycodone Hcl, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Howard Gilmer, D.O. accept Medicare? ▼
Howard Gilmer, D.O. appears in CMS Medicare data with 454 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 Howard Gilmer, D.O.'s credentials? ▼
Howard Gilmer, D.O.'s NPI is 1265435291 with credentials D.O.. 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.
- Quality Performance
- CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) - 2023 performance year.
- 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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