2026 NPPES data Surgery Physician NPI 1427281385 MD
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LINCOLN GARAY, MD

Surgery Physician in SURFSIDE, Florida. 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
42
Medicare Part D claims · Surgery Physician avg: 169
Generic prescribing
74%
generic claims · 26% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

LINCOLN GARAY, MD filed 42 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Surgery Physician in SURFSIDE, Florida, prescribing 74% generic.

42
Part D claims, 2023
74%
generic prescribing

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.

LINCOLN GARAY, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

42 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. 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)

LINCOLN GARAY, 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 LINCOLN GARAY, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/26/2009

NPI 1427281385

Primary specialty

Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

36,191 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

42 75% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 169

Specialty distribution in Florida

How Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Florida providers

Florida providers

Surgery Physician share within Florida

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Surgery 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).

LINCOLN GARAY, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 8925 COLLINS AVE, SURFSIDE, FL, 33154, with a listed phone of (305) 794-0705. NPI 1427281385 was issued on 08/26/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GARAY 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 42 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $10K in drug spend, split 26% brand-name and 74% 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.

Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 36,191 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 169 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

8925 COLLINS AVE
SURFSIDE, FL 33154

Provider Details

NPI 1427281385
Specialty Surgery Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/26/2009

License & disciplinary context — Florida FLDOH 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 ~75K Florida medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to LINCOLN GARAY, MD. To verify LINCOLN GARAY, MD's current license status, search the FLDOH public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

480
Total board actions, Florida 2023
Across 467 cases
6.40
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Florida statewide rate
monetary fine
Most common action type
138 cases

FLDOH 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 Florida disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

LINCOLN GARAY, MD — brand share 26.0%
Specialty average (est.)

26% brand-name claims vs 74% generic, on 42 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.

42
Total Claims
$10K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
83
Total Day Supply
2,450
Brand vs Generic
26% brand / 74% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$9K
Generic Drug Cost
$1K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
82.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.74

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Entresto
Sacubitril/Valsartan
11

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

Surgery Physician Overview

How LINCOLN GARAY, MD fits within the Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

36,191
Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Surgery Physician
169
Avg Claims per Provider

LINCOLN GARAY, MD's 42 claims are below the specialty average of 169.

Nearby Surgery Physician Providers in Florida

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

Compare Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LINCOLN GARAY, MD's specialty?
LINCOLN GARAY, MD specializes in Surgery Physician and practices in SURFSIDE, Florida. Credentials: MD.
How much does LINCOLN GARAY, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LINCOLN GARAY, MD wrote 42 Medicare Part D claims totaling $10K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is LINCOLN GARAY, MD located?
LINCOLN GARAY, MD is located at 8925 COLLINS AVE, SURFSIDE, FL, 33154. Phone: (305) 794-0705.
What is LINCOLN GARAY, MD's NPI number?
LINCOLN GARAY, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427281385, issued on 08/26/2009.
Does LINCOLN GARAY, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LINCOLN GARAY, MD's prescribing is 26% brand-name and 74% generic drugs by claim count, with $9K in brand drug costs.
How many Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 36,191 Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Surgery Physician provider writes 169 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LINCOLN GARAY, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LINCOLN GARAY, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Entresto. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LINCOLN GARAY, MD accept Medicare?
LINCOLN GARAY, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 42 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LINCOLN GARAY, MD's credentials?
LINCOLN GARAY, MD's NPI is 1427281385 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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