2026 NPPES data Mental Health Counselor NPI 1972577260 PH.D., A.P.R.N.
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Lois Gonzalez, PH.D., A.P.R.N.

Mental Health Counselor in Lufkin, Texas. 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
128
Medicare Part D claims · 20 beneficiaries · Mental Health Counselor avg: 1K

What the federal data shows

Lois Gonzalez, PH.D., A.P.R.N. filed 128 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Mental Health Counselor in Lufkin, Texas.

128
Part D claims, 2023

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Lois Gonzalez, PH.D., A.P.R.N.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

128 35th percentile higher than 35% 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about Lois Gonzalez, PH.D., A.P.R.N.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/14/2006

NPI 1972577260

Primary specialty

Mental Health Counselor

High-volume

292,612 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

128 88% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,063

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Mental Health Counselor compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Mental Health Counselor share within Texas

1. Mental Health Counselor42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Mental Health Counselor share within Texas

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Mental Health Counselor (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Mental Health Counselor ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Mental Health Counselor) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Mental Health Counselor) — 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).

Lois Gonzalez, PH.D., A.P.R.N. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Mental Health Counselor provider holding PH.D., A.P.R.N. credentials at 2301 W FRANK AVE, Lufkin, TX, 75904, with a listed phone of (936) 637-7600. NPI 1972577260 was issued on 02/14/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Gonzalez 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 128 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 20 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $9K in drug spend. 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.

Mental Health Counselor is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 292,612 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,063 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

2301 W FRANK AVE
Lufkin, TX 75904

Provider Details

NPI 1972577260
Specialty Mental Health Counselor
Credentials PH.D., A.P.R.N.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 02/14/2006

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 Lois Gonzalez, PH.D., A.P.R.N.. To verify Lois Gonzalez, PH.D., A.P.R.N.'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.

128
Total Claims
$9K
Total Drug Cost
20
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
269
Total Day Supply
8,015
Generic Drug Cost
$7K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.05

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Lois Gonzalez, PH.D., A.P.R.N. 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
Gabapentin
19
Trazodone Hcl
17
Citalopram Hbr
Citalopram Hydrobromide
14
Venlafaxine Hcl Er
Venlafaxine Hcl
11

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

Mental Health Counselor Overview

How Lois Gonzalez, PH.D., A.P.R.N. fits within the Mental Health Counselor landscape nationally.

292,612
Mental Health Counselor Providers in US
55
States with Mental Health Counselor
1,063
Avg Claims per Provider

Lois Gonzalez, PH.D., A.P.R.N.'s 128 claims are below the specialty average of 1,063.

Nearby Mental Health Counselor Providers in Texas

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

Compare Mental Health Counselor 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
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Mental Health Counselor peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lois Gonzalez, PH.D., A.P.R.N.'s specialty?
Lois Gonzalez, PH.D., A.P.R.N. specializes in Mental Health Counselor and practices in Lufkin, Texas. Credentials: PH.D., A.P.R.N..
How much does Lois Gonzalez, PH.D., A.P.R.N. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Lois Gonzalez, PH.D., A.P.R.N. wrote 128 Medicare Part D claims totaling $9K in drug costs for 20 beneficiaries.
Where is Lois Gonzalez, PH.D., A.P.R.N. located?
Lois Gonzalez, PH.D., A.P.R.N. is located at 2301 W FRANK AVE, Lufkin, TX, 75904. Phone: (936) 637-7600.
What is Lois Gonzalez, PH.D., A.P.R.N.'s NPI number?
Lois Gonzalez, PH.D., A.P.R.N.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972577260, issued on 02/14/2006.
How many Mental Health Counselor providers are there in the US?
There are 292,612 Mental Health Counselor providers across 55 states in the US. The average Mental Health Counselor provider writes 1,063 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Lois Gonzalez, PH.D., A.P.R.N. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Lois Gonzalez, PH.D., A.P.R.N.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Trazodone Hcl, Citalopram Hbr. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Lois Gonzalez, PH.D., A.P.R.N. accept Medicare?
Lois Gonzalez, PH.D., A.P.R.N. appears in CMS Medicare data with 128 Part D claims and 20 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Lois Gonzalez, PH.D., A.P.R.N.'s credentials?
Lois Gonzalez, PH.D., A.P.R.N.'s NPI is 1972577260 with credentials PH.D., A.P.R.N.. 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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