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2026 NPPES data Rheumatology Physician NPI 1710970199 MD
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Rheumatology Physician in Humble, 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 6,200 in Rheumatology 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 549 beneficiaries · Rheumatology Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
18/100
▼ 65 pts below national avg 83.1 · Penalty band
Industry payments
$1.4K
74 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
John Gomez, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 18/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 3,368 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 18/100
- MIPS score · -65 vs avg
- 3K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 86%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
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.
John Gomez, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
18 2nd percentile higher than 2% 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 John Gomez, MD sits
This provider among rheumatology physician peers
Across the 2,181 rheumatology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, John Gomez, MD writes more Part D claims than 77% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 2% - 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 rheumatology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is John Gomez, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
John Gomez, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting - 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 John Gomez, MD?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Rheumatology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
3,368 64% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
18/100 65.1 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Texas
How Rheumatology Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
John Gomez, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Rheumatology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 18/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Rheumatology Physician) - 18/100 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).
John Gomez, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Rheumatology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 18955 N MEMORIAL DR STE 77338, Humble, TX, 77338, with a listed phone of (832) 530-4159. NPI 1710970199 was issued on 08/31/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 3,368 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 549 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2.6 million in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 15.4%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 18/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0, Cost 60), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Rheumatology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,200 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 2,054 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 | 1710970199 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Rheumatology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 08/31/2005 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
17.9856
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
0
Quality
59.952
Cost
Reporting: Individual
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 John Gomez, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$1.4K
Largest payer
Amgen 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 - 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 John Gomez, MD. To verify John Gomez, MD'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.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
John Gomez, MD - brand share 13.0%
Rheumatology Physician average
13% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 3,368 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.
3,368
Total Claims
$2.6M
Total Drug Cost
549
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 5,889
- Total Day Supply
- 172,598
- Brand vs Generic
- 13% brand / 86% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $2.5M
- Generic Drug Cost
- $110K
- Opioid Claims
- 520 (15.4% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 29
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.71
- Gender Split
- 79% female / 21% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 96, 65-74: 267, 75-84: 156, 85+: 30
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What John Gomez, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Prednisone
Prednisone
521 claims
- Methotrexate
Methotrexate
345 claims
- Hydroxychloroquine…
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate
292 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
278 claims
- Leflunomide 123
Leflunomide
123 claims
- Tramadol Hcl 122
Tramadol Hcl
122 claims
- Acetaminophen-Code… 84
Acetaminophen-Codeine
84 claims
- Meloxicam 84
Meloxicam
84 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Prednisone | 521 |
| Methotrexate Methotrexate Sodium | 345 |
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 292 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 278 |
| Leflunomide | 123 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 122 |
| Acetaminophen-Codeine Acetaminophen With Codeine | 84 |
| Meloxicam | 84 |
| Pregabalin | 76 |
| Gabapentin | 72 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Rheumatology Physician Overview
How John Gomez, MD fits within the Rheumatology Physician landscape nationally.
6,200
Rheumatology Physician Providers in US
52
States with Rheumatology Physician
2,054
Avg Claims per Provider
John Gomez, MD's 3,368 claims are above the specialty average of 2,054.
Nearby Rheumatology Physician Providers in Texas
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Texas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Gomez.
Dr. Michael Abel
MD
Fredericksburg, TX
Dr. Tareq Abou-Khamis
M.D.
Houston, TX
Dr. Robert Abresch
M.D.
El Paso, TX
Dr. Sampada Acharya
MD
Fort Worth, TX
Dr. Waffiyah Afridi
M.D.
Farmers Branch, TX
Compare Rheumatology 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 Texas medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Gomez, MD's specialty? ▼
John Gomez, MD specializes in Rheumatology Physician and practices in Humble, Texas. Credentials: MD.
How much does John Gomez, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, John Gomez, MD wrote 3,368 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2.6M in drug costs for 549 beneficiaries.
What is John Gomez, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
John Gomez, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 18/100 (Quality: 0, Cost: 60). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is John Gomez, MD located? ▼
John Gomez, MD is located at 18955 N MEMORIAL DR STE 77338, Humble, TX, 77338. Phone: (832) 530-4159.
What is John Gomez, MD's NPI number? ▼
John Gomez, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710970199, issued on 08/31/2005.
Does John Gomez, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
John Gomez, MD's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $2.5M in brand drug costs.
Does John Gomez, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, John Gomez, MD had 520 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 15.4%.
How many Rheumatology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 6,200 Rheumatology Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Rheumatology Physician provider writes 2,054 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does John Gomez, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, John Gomez, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone, Methotrexate, Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does John Gomez, MD accept Medicare? ▼
John Gomez, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,368 Part D claims and 549 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify John Gomez, MD's credentials? ▼
John Gomez, MD's NPI is 1710970199 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.
- 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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