2026 NPPES data Gastroenterology Physician NPI 1194724484 M.D.
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HOWARD GOGEL, M.D.

Gastroenterology Physician in ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico. 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
754
Medicare Part D claims · 211 beneficiaries · Gastroenterology Physician avg: 833
Generic prescribing
75%
generic claims · 25% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
85.1802/100
▲ 2 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$956.31
43 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: HOWARD GOGEL, M.D. is a Gastroenterology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 754 claims across 211 beneficiaries — 25% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 85.1802/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $956.31 across 43 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: HOWARD GOGEL, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 85.1802 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 754 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

HOWARD GOGEL, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

HOWARD GOGEL, M.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/19/2005

NPI 1194724484

Primary specialty

Gastroenterology Physician

Mid-sized

16,567 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

754 9% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 833

MIPS final score

85.1802/100 2.080200000000005% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in New Mexico

How Gastroenterology Physician compares to other specialties among New Mexico providers

New Mexico providers

Gastroenterology Physician share within New Mexico

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

HOWARD GOGEL, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Gastroenterology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
85.1802/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Gastroenterology Physician) — 85.1802/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%85.2%
MIPS final score (Gastroenterology Physician) — 85.1802/100 vs national avg 83.1

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.

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HOWARD GOGEL, M.D. is a Gastroenterology Physician provider practicing in ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1194724484. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

HOWARD GOGEL, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gastroenterology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 7788 JEFFERSON ST NE, ALBUQUERQUE, NM, 87109, with a listed phone of (505) 999-1600. NPI 1194724484 was issued on 07/19/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GOGEL 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 754 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 211 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $289K in drug spend, split 25% brand-name and 75% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 85.1802/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 81.0056, Cost 57.0846), compared with the national average of 83.1.

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

7788 JEFFERSON ST NE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87109

Provider Details

NPI 1194724484
Specialty Gastroenterology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/19/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

85.1802
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
81.0056
Quality
57.0846
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where HOWARD GOGEL, M.D. 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.

SOUTHWEST GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES
ALBUQUERQUE, NM

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 HOWARD GOGEL, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$956

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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

HOWARD GOGEL, M.D. — brand share 25.0%
Specialty average (est.)

25% brand-name claims vs 75% generic, on 754 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.

754
Total Claims
$289K
Total Drug Cost
211
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,407
Total Day Supply
40,064
Brand vs Generic
25% brand / 75% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$187K
Generic Drug Cost
$101K
Antibiotic Claims
15

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.21
Gender Split
56% female / 44% male
Age Distribution
<65: 19, 65-74: 93, 75-84: 80, 85+: 19

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Omeprazole
135
Creon
Lipase/Protease/Amylase
93
Famotidine
89
Pantoprazole Sodium
72
Mesalamine
49
Linzess
Linaclotide
34
Budesonide Dr
Budesonide
32
Dicyclomine Hcl
20
Esomeprazole Magnesium
19
Mercaptopurine
15

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

Gastroenterology Physician Overview

How HOWARD GOGEL, M.D. fits within the Gastroenterology Physician landscape nationally.

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

HOWARD GOGEL, M.D.'s 754 claims are below the specialty average of 833.

Nearby Gastroenterology Physician Providers in New Mexico

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Mexico, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as GOGEL.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HOWARD GOGEL, M.D.'s specialty?
HOWARD GOGEL, M.D. specializes in Gastroenterology Physician and practices in ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico. Credentials: M.D..
How much does HOWARD GOGEL, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, HOWARD GOGEL, M.D. wrote 754 Medicare Part D claims totaling $289K in drug costs for 211 beneficiaries.
What is HOWARD GOGEL, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
HOWARD GOGEL, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 85.1802/100 (Quality: 81.0056, Cost: 57.0846). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is HOWARD GOGEL, M.D. located?
HOWARD GOGEL, M.D. is located at 7788 JEFFERSON ST NE, ALBUQUERQUE, NM, 87109. Phone: (505) 999-1600.
What is HOWARD GOGEL, M.D.'s NPI number?
HOWARD GOGEL, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194724484, issued on 07/19/2005.
Does HOWARD GOGEL, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
HOWARD GOGEL, M.D.'s prescribing is 25% brand-name and 75% generic drugs by claim count, with $187K 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 HOWARD GOGEL, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, HOWARD GOGEL, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Omeprazole, Creon, Famotidine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does HOWARD GOGEL, M.D. accept Medicare?
HOWARD GOGEL, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 754 Part D claims and 211 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify HOWARD GOGEL, M.D.'s credentials?
HOWARD GOGEL, M.D.'s NPI is 1194724484 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.
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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