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2026 NPPES data Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1124598198 MD
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Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in Saint George, Utah.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 4,161 in Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) 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
7K
Medicare Part D claims · 460 beneficiaries · Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 4K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Loren Gulbranson, MD filed 6,848 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in Saint George, Utah, prescribing 89% generic.
- 7K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 89%
- 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.
Loren Gulbranson, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
6,848 Top 4% higher than 96% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Loren Gulbranson, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation - 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 Loren Gulbranson, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
Medicare Part D claims
6,848 54% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Utah
How Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Utah providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician. Verify directly:
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).
Loren Gulbranson, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider holding MD credentials at DIXIE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, Saint George, UT, 84770, with a listed phone of (435) 251-1000. NPI 1124598198 was issued on 12/03/2018.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 6,848 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 460 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $727K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.8%.
Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 4,161 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 4,450 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 | 1124598198 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 12/03/2018 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Loren Gulbranson, MD 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.
Ihc Health Services Inc
St George, UT
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Loren Gulbranson, MD - brand share 10.0%
Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician average
10% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 6,848 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.
6,848
Total Claims
$727K
Total Drug Cost
460
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 15,831
- Total Day Supply
- 461,671
- Brand vs Generic
- 10% brand / 89% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $604K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $121K
- Opioid Claims
- 193 (2.8% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 133
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 78.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.41
- Gender Split
- 53% female / 47% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Loren Gulbranson, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
421 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
279 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
235 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
223 claims
- Rosuvastatin Calcium
Rosuvastatin Calcium
219 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
208 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
185 claims
- Tamsulosin Hcl
Tamsulosin Hcl
176 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 421 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 279 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 235 |
| Lisinopril | 223 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 219 |
| Losartan Potassium | 208 |
| Gabapentin | 185 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 176 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 143 |
| Omeprazole | 141 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview
How Loren Gulbranson, MD fits within the Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.
4,161
Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
52
States with Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
4,450
Avg Claims per Provider
Loren Gulbranson, MD's 6,848 claims are above the specialty average of 4,450.
Nearby Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in Utah
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Utah, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Gulbranson.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Loren Gulbranson, MD's specialty? ▼
Loren Gulbranson, MD specializes in Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in Saint George, Utah. Credentials: MD.
How much does Loren Gulbranson, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Loren Gulbranson, MD wrote 6,848 Medicare Part D claims totaling $727K in drug costs for 460 beneficiaries.
Where is Loren Gulbranson, MD located? ▼
Loren Gulbranson, MD is located at DIXIE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, Saint George, UT, 84770. Phone: (435) 251-1000.
What is Loren Gulbranson, MD's NPI number? ▼
Loren Gulbranson, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1124598198, issued on 12/03/2018.
Does Loren Gulbranson, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Loren Gulbranson, MD's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $604K in brand drug costs.
Does Loren Gulbranson, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Loren Gulbranson, MD had 193 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.8%.
How many Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 4,161 Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 4,450 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Loren Gulbranson, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Loren Gulbranson, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Loren Gulbranson, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Loren Gulbranson, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 6,848 Part D claims and 460 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Loren Gulbranson, MD's credentials? ▼
Loren Gulbranson, MD's NPI is 1124598198 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.
- 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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