2026 NPPES data Medical Physician Assistant NPI 1205012614 PA-C
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HOWARD GORDER, PA-C

Medical Physician Assistant in ROCHESTER, Minnesota. 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
151
Medicare Part D claims · 64 beneficiaries · Medical Physician Assistant avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
80%
generic claims · 20% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$416.39
15 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

HOWARD GORDER, PA-C filed 151 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Medical Physician Assistant in ROCHESTER, Minnesota, prescribing 80% generic.

151
Part D claims, 2023
80%
generic prescribing
$416.39
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.

HOWARD GORDER, PA-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

151 35th percentile higher than 35% 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about HOWARD GORDER, PA-C?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/15/2008

NPI 1205012614

Primary specialty

Medical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

40,527 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

151 86% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,077

Specialty distribution in Minnesota

How Medical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers

Minnesota providers

Medical Physician Assistant share within Minnesota

1. Medical Physician Assistant42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Medical Physician Assistant share within Minnesota

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Medical Physician Assistant (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Medical Physician Assistant ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Medical Physician Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Medical Physician Assistant) — 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).

HOWARD GORDER, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 1650 4TH ST SE, ROCHESTER, MN, 55904, with a listed phone of (507) 529-6600. NPI 1205012614 was issued on 01/15/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GORDER 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 151 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 64 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $10K in drug spend, split 20% brand-name and 80% 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.

Medical Physician Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 40,527 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,077 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

1650 4TH ST SE
ROCHESTER, MN 55904

Provider Details

NPI 1205012614
Specialty Medical Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/15/2008

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 GORDER, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$416

Largest payer

Organogenesis 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 · Typical

HOWARD GORDER, PA-C — brand share 20.0%
Specialty average (est.)

20% brand-name claims vs 80% generic, on 151 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.

151
Total Claims
$10K
Total Drug Cost
64
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
153
Total Day Supply
2,146
Brand vs Generic
20% brand / 80% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$7K
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Antibiotic Claims
87

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
78.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.68
Gender Split
52% female / 48% 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 GORDER, PA-C 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
Santyl
Collagenase Clostridium Hist.
24
Doxycycline Monohydrate
20
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
18

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

Medical Physician Assistant Overview

How HOWARD GORDER, PA-C fits within the Medical Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

40,527
Medical Physician Assistant Providers in US
55
States with Medical Physician Assistant
1,077
Avg Claims per Provider

HOWARD GORDER, PA-C's 151 claims are below the specialty average of 1,077.

Nearby Medical Physician Assistant Providers in Minnesota

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

Compare Medical Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HOWARD GORDER, PA-C's specialty?
HOWARD GORDER, PA-C specializes in Medical Physician Assistant and practices in ROCHESTER, Minnesota. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does HOWARD GORDER, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, HOWARD GORDER, PA-C wrote 151 Medicare Part D claims totaling $10K in drug costs for 64 beneficiaries.
Where is HOWARD GORDER, PA-C located?
HOWARD GORDER, PA-C is located at 1650 4TH ST SE, ROCHESTER, MN, 55904. Phone: (507) 529-6600.
What is HOWARD GORDER, PA-C's NPI number?
HOWARD GORDER, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205012614, issued on 01/15/2008.
Does HOWARD GORDER, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
HOWARD GORDER, PA-C's prescribing is 20% brand-name and 80% generic drugs by claim count, with $7K in brand drug costs.
How many Medical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 40,527 Medical Physician Assistant providers across 55 states in the US. The average Medical Physician Assistant provider writes 1,077 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does HOWARD GORDER, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, HOWARD GORDER, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Santyl, Doxycycline Monohydrate, Ciprofloxacin Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does HOWARD GORDER, PA-C accept Medicare?
HOWARD GORDER, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 151 Part D claims and 64 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify HOWARD GORDER, PA-C's credentials?
HOWARD GORDER, PA-C's NPI is 1205012614 with credentials PA-C. 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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