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2026 NPPES data Clinical Neurophysiology Physician NPI 1346316148 MD
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Clinical Neurophysiology Physician in Elmhurst, New York.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 639 in Clinical Neurophysiology 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
412
Medicare Part D claims · 23 beneficiaries · Clinical Neurophysiology Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% 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
Howard Gould, MD filed 412 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Clinical Neurophysiology Physician in Elmhurst, New York, prescribing 92% generic.
- 412
- Part D claims, 2023
- 92%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
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Howard Gould, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
412 Top 38% higher than 62% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Howard Gould, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation - 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 Gould, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Clinical Neurophysiology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
412 73% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in New York
How Clinical Neurophysiology Physician compares to other specialties among New York providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Clinical Neurophysiology Physician. Verify directly:
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 Gould, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Clinical Neurophysiology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 79-01 BROADWAY, Elmhurst, NY, 11373, with a listed phone of (718) 334-3556. NPI 1346316148 was issued on 11/27/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 412 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 23 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $37K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% generic by claim count.
Clinical Neurophysiology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 639 enrolled providers across 50 states and an average of 1,523 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 | 1346316148 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Clinical Neurophysiology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 11/27/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Howard Gould, MD 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.
New York City Health And Hospitals Corporation
Elmhurst, NY
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
License & disciplinary context - New York NYSBPMC 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 ~100K New York medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Howard Gould, MD. To verify Howard Gould, MD's current license status, search the NYSBPMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
312
Total board actions, New York 2023
Across 302 cases
3.12
Actions per 1,000 licensees
New York statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
89 cases
NYSBPMC 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 New York disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Howard Gould, MD - brand share 8.0%
Clinical Neurophysiology Physician average
8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 412 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.
412
Total Claims
$37K
Total Drug Cost
23
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 498
- Total Day Supply
- 14,573
- Brand vs Generic
- 8% brand / 92% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $31K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $6K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 65.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.39
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Howard Gould, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Quetiapine Fumarate
Quetiapine Fumarate
79 claims
- Clonazepam
Clonazepam
40 claims
- Mirtazapine 25
Mirtazapine
25 claims
- Divalproex Sodium 22
Divalproex Sodium
22 claims
- Aripiprazole 16
Aripiprazole
16 claims
- Lamotrigine 15
Lamotrigine
15 claims
- Trazodone Hcl 15
Trazodone Hcl
15 claims
- Hydroxyzine Hcl 14
Hydroxyzine Hcl
14 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 79 |
| Clonazepam | 40 |
| Mirtazapine | 25 |
| Divalproex Sodium | 22 |
| Aripiprazole | 16 |
| Lamotrigine | 15 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 15 |
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | 14 |
| Alprazolam | 13 |
| Citalopram Hbr Citalopram Hydrobromide | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Clinical Neurophysiology Physician Overview
How Howard Gould, MD fits within the Clinical Neurophysiology Physician landscape nationally.
639
Clinical Neurophysiology Physician Providers in US
50
States with Clinical Neurophysiology Physician
1,523
Avg Claims per Provider
Howard Gould, MD's 412 claims are below the specialty average of 1,523.
Nearby Clinical Neurophysiology Physician Providers in New York
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New York, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Gould.
Dr. Hazem Ali
M.D.
Lynbrook, NY
Modhi Alkhaldi
Williamsville, NY
Dr. Ahmad Alwan
DO
Vestal, NY
Dr. Cecily Anto
MD
Hauppauge, NY
Dr. Nana Asabere
M.D.
New York, NY
Compare Clinical Neurophysiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Howard Gould, MD's specialty? ▼
Howard Gould, MD specializes in Clinical Neurophysiology Physician and practices in Elmhurst, New York. Credentials: MD.
How much does Howard Gould, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Howard Gould, MD wrote 412 Medicare Part D claims totaling $37K in drug costs for 23 beneficiaries.
Where is Howard Gould, MD located? ▼
Howard Gould, MD is located at 79-01 BROADWAY, Elmhurst, NY, 11373. Phone: (718) 334-3556.
What is Howard Gould, MD's NPI number? ▼
Howard Gould, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1346316148, issued on 11/27/2006.
Does Howard Gould, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Howard Gould, MD's prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $31K in brand drug costs.
How many Clinical Neurophysiology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 639 Clinical Neurophysiology Physician providers across 50 states in the US. The average Clinical Neurophysiology Physician provider writes 1,523 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Howard Gould, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Howard Gould, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Quetiapine Fumarate, Clonazepam, Mirtazapine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Howard Gould, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Howard Gould, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 412 Part D claims and 23 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Howard Gould, MD's credentials? ▼
Howard Gould, MD's NPI is 1346316148 with credentials MD. 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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