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2026 NPPES data Surgical Physician Assistant NPI 1285721829 PA - C
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Surgical Physician Assistant in Houston, Texas.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 16,179 in Surgical Physician Assistant, 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
156
Medicare Part D claims · 56 beneficiaries · Surgical Physician Assistant avg: 316
MIPS score
82.4/100
▼ 1 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
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What the federal data shows
Joannah Gonzales, PA - C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 82.4/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 156 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 82.4/100
- MIPS score · -1 vs avg
- 156
- Part D claims, 2023
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Joannah Gonzales, PA - C's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
82 39th percentile higher than 39% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Joannah Gonzales, PA - C sits
This provider among surgical physician assistant peers
Across the 3,708 surgical physician assistant providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Joannah Gonzales, PA - C writes more Part D claims than 53% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 35% - 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 surgical physician assistant peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Joannah Gonzales, PA - C. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Joannah Gonzales, PA - C?
Near national averagePrimary specialty
Surgical Physician Assistant
Medicare Part D claims
156 51% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
82.4/100 0.7 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Texas
How Surgical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Texas providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Joannah Gonzales, PA - C's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Surgical Physician Assistant national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 82.4/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Surgical Physician Assistant) - 82.4/100 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).
Joannah Gonzales, PA - C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgical Physician Assistant provider holding PA - C credentials at 6414 FANNIN ST STE G150, Houston, TX, 77030, with a listed phone of (713) 486-7560. NPI 1285721829 was issued on 10/06/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 156 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 56 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 34.0%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 82.4/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 79.2, Cost 58.5), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Surgical Physician Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,179 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 316 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 | 1285721829 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Surgical Physician Assistant |
| Credentials | PA - C |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 10/06/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
82.3883
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
79.2344
Quality
58.5062
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Joannah Gonzales, PA - C 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.
UT Physicians
Houston, TX
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 - Texas TMB 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 ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Joannah Gonzales, PA - C. To verify Joannah Gonzales, PA - C's current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases
TMB 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 Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
156
Total Claims
$1K
Total Drug Cost
56
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 164
- Total Day Supply
- 2,594
- Generic Drug Cost
- $1K
- Opioid Claims
- 53 (34.0% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 68.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.02
- Gender Split
- 79% female / 21% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Joannah Gonzales, PA - C prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Tramadol Hcl
Tramadol Hcl
38 claims
- Methocarbamol
Methocarbamol
36 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
35 claims
- Acetaminophen-Code… 15
Acetaminophen-Codeine
15 claims
- Tizanidine Hcl 11
Tizanidine Hcl
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Tramadol Hcl | 38 |
| Methocarbamol | 36 |
| Gabapentin | 35 |
| Acetaminophen-Codeine Acetaminophen With Codeine | 15 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Surgical Physician Assistant Overview
How Joannah Gonzales, PA - C fits within the Surgical Physician Assistant landscape nationally.
16,179
Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in US
54
States with Surgical Physician Assistant
316
Avg Claims per Provider
Joannah Gonzales, PA - C's 156 claims are below the specialty average of 316.
Nearby Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in Texas
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Texas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Gonzales.
Dr. Jose Abdelkalek Karkur
CSA
Cypress, TX
Dr. Ajoey Abraham
PA
Houston, TX
Dr. Carmen Acebo
L.S.A.
Katy, TX
Dr. Mayra Aceves
CST, CSFA
Corpus Christi, TX
Dr. Lacey Aguero
LSA
Live Oak, TX
Compare Surgical Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- 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 Texas medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joannah Gonzales, PA - C's specialty? ▼
Joannah Gonzales, PA - C specializes in Surgical Physician Assistant and practices in Houston, Texas. Credentials: PA - C.
How much does Joannah Gonzales, PA - C prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Joannah Gonzales, PA - C wrote 156 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1K in drug costs for 56 beneficiaries.
What is Joannah Gonzales, PA - C's Medicare quality score? ▼
Joannah Gonzales, PA - C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 82.4/100 (Quality: 79.2, Cost: 58.5). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Joannah Gonzales, PA - C located? ▼
Joannah Gonzales, PA - C is located at 6414 FANNIN ST STE G150, Houston, TX, 77030. Phone: (713) 486-7560.
What is Joannah Gonzales, PA - C's NPI number? ▼
Joannah Gonzales, PA - C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285721829, issued on 10/06/2006.
Does Joannah Gonzales, PA - C prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Joannah Gonzales, PA - C had 53 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 34.0%.
How many Surgical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 16,179 Surgical Physician Assistant providers across 54 states in the US. The average Surgical Physician Assistant provider writes 316 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Joannah Gonzales, PA - C prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Joannah Gonzales, PA - C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Tramadol Hcl, Methocarbamol, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Joannah Gonzales, PA - C accept Medicare? ▼
Joannah Gonzales, PA - C appears in CMS Medicare data with 156 Part D claims and 56 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Joannah Gonzales, PA - C's credentials? ▼
Joannah Gonzales, PA - C's NPI is 1285721829 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
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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