2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1801817325 MD
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James Gallagher, MD

Internal Medicine Physician in Agawam, Massachusetts. 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
13K
Medicare Part D claims · 697 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
81%
generic claims · 19% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$19.22
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

James Gallagher, MD filed 12,752 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Internal Medicine Physician in Agawam, Massachusetts, prescribing 81% generic.

13K
Part D claims, 2023
81%
generic prescribing
$19.22
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.

James Gallagher, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

12,752 Top 2% higher than 98% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

James Gallagher, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about James Gallagher, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/21/2006

NPI 1801817325

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

12,752 370% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Massachusetts

1. Internal Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Internal Medicine Physician share within Massachusetts

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Internal Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Internal Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Internal Medicine Physician) — 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).

James Gallagher, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 61 COOPER ST, Agawam, MA, 01001, with a listed phone of (413) 786-8000. NPI 1801817325 was issued on 07/21/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Gallagher 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 12,752 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 697 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $951K in drug spend, split 19% brand-name and 81% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.3%. 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.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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

61 COOPER ST
Agawam, MA 01001

Provider Details

NPI 1801817325
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/21/2006

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 James Gallagher, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$19

Largest payer

Neurocrine Biosciences, 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.

License & disciplinary context — Massachusetts BORIM 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 ~38K Massachusetts medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to James Gallagher, MD. To verify James Gallagher, MD's current license status, search the BORIM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

80
Total board actions, Massachusetts 2023
Across 78 cases
2.11
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Massachusetts statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
29 cases

BORIM 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 Massachusetts disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

James Gallagher, MD — brand share 19.0%
Specialty average (est.)

19% brand-name claims vs 81% generic, on 12,752 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.

12,752
Total Claims
$951K
Total Drug Cost
697
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
12,773
Total Day Supply
266,548
Brand vs Generic
19% brand / 81% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$607K
Generic Drug Cost
$339K
Opioid Claims
42 (0.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
280

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
78.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
3.39
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male
Age Distribution
<65: 72, 65-74: 169, 75-84: 235, 85+: 221

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What James Gallagher, MD 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
565
Trazodone Hcl
550
Eliquis
Apixaban
463
Escitalopram Oxalate
313
Tamsulosin Hcl
304
Pantoprazole Sodium
290
Amlodipine Besylate
280
Gabapentin
280
Metoprolol Succinate
276
Quetiapine Fumarate
275

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

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How James Gallagher, MD fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

James Gallagher, MD's 12,752 claims are above the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Massachusetts

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

Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Before you book an appointment

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 Massachusetts medical board — federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Internal Medicine Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is James Gallagher, MD's specialty?
James Gallagher, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in Agawam, Massachusetts. Credentials: MD.
How much does James Gallagher, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, James Gallagher, MD wrote 12,752 Medicare Part D claims totaling $951K in drug costs for 697 beneficiaries.
Where is James Gallagher, MD located?
James Gallagher, MD is located at 61 COOPER ST, Agawam, MA, 01001. Phone: (413) 786-8000.
What is James Gallagher, MD's NPI number?
James Gallagher, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801817325, issued on 07/21/2006.
Does James Gallagher, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
James Gallagher, MD's prescribing is 19% brand-name and 81% generic drugs by claim count, with $607K in brand drug costs.
Does James Gallagher, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, James Gallagher, MD had 42 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.3%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does James Gallagher, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, James Gallagher, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Trazodone Hcl, Eliquis. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does James Gallagher, MD accept Medicare?
James Gallagher, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 12,752 Part D claims and 697 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify James Gallagher, MD's credentials?
James Gallagher, MD's NPI is 1801817325 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

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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