2026 NPPES data Ambulatory Care Pharmacist NPI 1053781112 PHARM.D.
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KIMBERLY GALE, PHARM.D.

Ambulatory Care Pharmacist in SACRAMENTO, California. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 1K beneficiaries · Ambulatory Care Pharmacist avg: 492
Generic prescribing
26%
generic claims · 74% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

KIMBERLY GALE, PHARM.D. filed 2,236 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Ambulatory Care Pharmacist in SACRAMENTO, California, prescribing 26% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
26%
generic prescribing

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KIMBERLY GALE, PHARM.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

2,236 Top 15% higher than 85% 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

What does the federal data show about KIMBERLY GALE, PHARM.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/01/2015

NPI 1053781112

Primary specialty

Ambulatory Care Pharmacist

Niche

3,473 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,236 354% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 492

Specialty distribution in California

How Ambulatory Care Pharmacist compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Ambulatory Care Pharmacist share within California

1. Ambulatory Care Pharmacist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Ambulatory Care Pharmacist share within California

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Ambulatory Care Pharmacist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Ambulatory Care Pharmacist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Ambulatory Care Pharmacist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Ambulatory Care Pharmacist) — 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).

KIMBERLY GALE, PHARM.D. is a Ambulatory Care Pharmacist provider practicing in SACRAMENTO, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PHARM.D.. NPI: 1053781112. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

KIMBERLY GALE, PHARM.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ambulatory Care Pharmacist provider holding PHARM.D. credentials at 3240 ARDEN WAY, SACRAMENTO, CA, 95825, with a listed phone of (707) 486-8863. NPI 1053781112 was issued on 10/01/2015. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GALE 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 2,236 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 1,075 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $529K in drug spend, split 74% brand-name and 26% 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.

Ambulatory Care Pharmacist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,473 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 492 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

3240 ARDEN WAY
SACRAMENTO, CA 95825

Provider Details

NPI 1053781112
Specialty Ambulatory Care Pharmacist
Credentials PHARM.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/01/2015

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 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 ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to KIMBERLY GALE, PHARM.D.. To verify KIMBERLY GALE, PHARM.D.'s current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC 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 California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

KIMBERLY GALE, PHARM.D. — brand share 74.0%
Specialty average (est.)

74% brand-name claims vs 26% generic, on 2,236 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.

2,236
Total Claims
$529K
Total Drug Cost
1,075
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
6,542
Total Day Supply
195,761
Brand vs Generic
74% brand / 26% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$521K
Generic Drug Cost
$8K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
77.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.66
Gender Split
48% female / 52% male
Age Distribution
<65: 26, 65-74: 395, 75-84: 464, 85+: 190

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Pradaxa
Dabigatran Etexilate Mesylate
1,655
Warfarin Sodium
225
Amlodipine Besylate
96
Losartan Potassium
57
Lisinopril
52
Hydrochlorothiazide
24
Metoprolol Tartrate
16
Hydralazine Hcl
15
Paxlovid (Eua)
Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir
13
Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide
Lisinopril/Hydrochlorothiazide
12

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

Ambulatory Care Pharmacist Overview

How KIMBERLY GALE, PHARM.D. fits within the Ambulatory Care Pharmacist landscape nationally.

3,473
Ambulatory Care Pharmacist Providers in US
52
States with Ambulatory Care Pharmacist
492
Avg Claims per Provider

KIMBERLY GALE, PHARM.D.'s 2,236 claims are above the specialty average of 492.

Nearby Ambulatory Care Pharmacist Providers in California

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

Compare Ambulatory Care Pharmacist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KIMBERLY GALE, PHARM.D.'s specialty?
KIMBERLY GALE, PHARM.D. specializes in Ambulatory Care Pharmacist and practices in SACRAMENTO, California. Credentials: PHARM.D..
How much does KIMBERLY GALE, PHARM.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KIMBERLY GALE, PHARM.D. wrote 2,236 Medicare Part D claims totaling $529K in drug costs for 1,075 beneficiaries.
Where is KIMBERLY GALE, PHARM.D. located?
KIMBERLY GALE, PHARM.D. is located at 3240 ARDEN WAY, SACRAMENTO, CA, 95825. Phone: (707) 486-8863.
What is KIMBERLY GALE, PHARM.D.'s NPI number?
KIMBERLY GALE, PHARM.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053781112, issued on 10/01/2015.
Does KIMBERLY GALE, PHARM.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KIMBERLY GALE, PHARM.D.'s prescribing is 74% brand-name and 26% generic drugs by claim count, with $521K in brand drug costs.
How many Ambulatory Care Pharmacist providers are there in the US?
There are 3,473 Ambulatory Care Pharmacist providers across 52 states in the US. The average Ambulatory Care Pharmacist provider writes 492 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KIMBERLY GALE, PHARM.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KIMBERLY GALE, PHARM.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Pradaxa, Warfarin Sodium, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KIMBERLY GALE, PHARM.D. accept Medicare?
KIMBERLY GALE, PHARM.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,236 Part D claims and 1,075 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KIMBERLY GALE, PHARM.D.'s credentials?
KIMBERLY GALE, PHARM.D.'s NPI is 1053781112 with credentials PHARM.D.. 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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