2026 NPPES data Gynecology Physician NPI 1144268202 M.D.
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MARY CHRISTINE SUAREZ, M.D.

Gynecology Physician in SAN JOSE, 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
68
Medicare Part D claims · 15 beneficiaries · Gynecology Physician avg: 295
Generic prescribing
75%
generic claims · 25% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
80.5834/100
▼ 3 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

MARY CHRISTINE SUAREZ, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 80.5834/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 68 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

80.5834/100
MIPS score · -3 vs avg
68
Part D claims, 2023
75%
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.

MARY CHRISTINE SUAREZ, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

81 33rd percentile higher than 33% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). This entry sits in this band. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

MARY CHRISTINE SUAREZ, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 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 MARY CHRISTINE SUAREZ, M.D.?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/02/2006

NPI 1144268202

Primary specialty

Gynecology Physician

Niche

3,902 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

68 77% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 295

MIPS final score

80.5834/100 2.516599999999997% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in California

How Gynecology Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Gynecology Physician share within California

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MARY CHRISTINE SUAREZ, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Gynecology Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
80.5834/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Gynecology Physician) — 80.5834/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%80.6%
MIPS final score (Gynecology Physician) — 80.5834/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

MARY CHRISTINE SUAREZ, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gynecology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2577 SAMARITAN DR, SAN JOSE, CA, 95124, with a listed phone of (408) 358-1888. NPI 1144268202 was issued on 06/02/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SUAREZ 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 68 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 15 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $9K in drug spend, split 25% brand-name and 75% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 80.5834/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 67.4314, Cost 46.5098), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Gynecology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,902 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 295 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

2577 SAMARITAN DR
SAN JOSE, CA 95124

Provider Details

NPI 1144268202
Specialty Gynecology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/02/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

80.5834
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
67.4314
Quality
46.5098
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MARY CHRISTINE SUAREZ, M.D. 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.

COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA
MILPITAS, CA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

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 MARY CHRISTINE SUAREZ, M.D.. To verify MARY CHRISTINE SUAREZ, M.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 · Above average

MARY CHRISTINE SUAREZ, M.D. — brand share 25.0%
Specialty average (est.)

25% brand-name claims vs 75% generic, on 68 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.

68
Total Claims
$9K
Total Drug Cost
15
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
116
Total Day Supply
3,375
Brand vs Generic
25% brand / 75% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$7K
Generic Drug Cost
$2K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.94
Gender Split
100% female / 0% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Yuvafem
Estradiol
13
Estradiol
12

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

Gynecology Physician Overview

How MARY CHRISTINE SUAREZ, M.D. fits within the Gynecology Physician landscape nationally.

3,902
Gynecology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Gynecology Physician
295
Avg Claims per Provider

MARY CHRISTINE SUAREZ, M.D.'s 68 claims are below the specialty average of 295.

Nearby Gynecology Physician Providers in California

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MARY CHRISTINE SUAREZ, M.D.'s specialty?
MARY CHRISTINE SUAREZ, M.D. specializes in Gynecology Physician and practices in SAN JOSE, California. Credentials: M.D..
How much does MARY CHRISTINE SUAREZ, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MARY CHRISTINE SUAREZ, M.D. wrote 68 Medicare Part D claims totaling $9K in drug costs for 15 beneficiaries.
What is MARY CHRISTINE SUAREZ, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
MARY CHRISTINE SUAREZ, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 80.5834/100 (Quality: 67.4314, Cost: 46.5098). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MARY CHRISTINE SUAREZ, M.D. located?
MARY CHRISTINE SUAREZ, M.D. is located at 2577 SAMARITAN DR, SAN JOSE, CA, 95124. Phone: (408) 358-1888.
What is MARY CHRISTINE SUAREZ, M.D.'s NPI number?
MARY CHRISTINE SUAREZ, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144268202, issued on 06/02/2006.
Does MARY CHRISTINE SUAREZ, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MARY CHRISTINE SUAREZ, M.D.'s prescribing is 25% brand-name and 75% generic drugs by claim count, with $7K in brand drug costs.
How many Gynecology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 3,902 Gynecology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Gynecology Physician provider writes 295 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MARY CHRISTINE SUAREZ, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MARY CHRISTINE SUAREZ, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Yuvafem, Estradiol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MARY CHRISTINE SUAREZ, M.D. accept Medicare?
MARY CHRISTINE SUAREZ, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 68 Part D claims and 15 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MARY CHRISTINE SUAREZ, M.D.'s credentials?
MARY CHRISTINE SUAREZ, M.D.'s NPI is 1144268202 with credentials M.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.
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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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