2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1679575302 MD
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MICHAEL GABEL, MD

Ophthalmology Physician in SAINT LOUIS, Missouri. 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
360
Medicare Part D claims · 135 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
72%
generic claims · 28% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
90.8678/100
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What the federal data reveals: MICHAEL GABEL, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SAINT LOUIS, Missouri with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 360 claims across 135 beneficiaries — 28% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 90.8678/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: MICHAEL GABEL, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 90.8678 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 360 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

MICHAEL GABEL, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

MICHAEL GABEL, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/12/2005

NPI 1679575302

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

360 75% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

MIPS final score

90.8678/100 7.767800000000008% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Missouri

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Missouri providers

Missouri providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Missouri

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MICHAEL GABEL, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
90.8678/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 90.8678/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 90.8678/100 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.

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MICHAEL GABEL, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider practicing in SAINT LOUIS, Missouri, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1679575302. 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.

MICHAEL GABEL, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 6400 CLAYTON RD, SAINT LOUIS, MO, 63117, with a listed phone of (314) 647-2277. NPI 1679575302 was issued on 08/12/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GABEL 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 360 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 135 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $46K in drug spend, split 28% brand-name and 72% 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 90.8678/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 75.7882), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Ophthalmology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 22,090 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,420 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

6400 CLAYTON RD
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63117

Provider Details

NPI 1679575302
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/12/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

90.8678
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
75.7882
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

MICHAEL GABEL, MD — brand share 28.0%
Specialty average (est.)

28% brand-name claims vs 72% generic, on 360 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.

360
Total Claims
$46K
Total Drug Cost
135
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
762
Total Day Supply
22,370
Brand vs Generic
28% brand / 72% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$30K
Generic Drug Cost
$16K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
78.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.49
Gender Split
67% female / 33% 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
Latanoprost
124
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
56
Prednisolone Acetate
24
Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol
20
Timolol Maleate
17
Brimonidine Tartrate
16
Travoprost
14
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
13
Epinastine Hcl
12
Fluorometholone
12

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How MICHAEL GABEL, MD fits within the Ophthalmology Physician landscape nationally.

22,090
Ophthalmology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Ophthalmology Physician
1,420
Avg Claims per Provider

MICHAEL GABEL, MD's 360 claims are below the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Missouri

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MICHAEL GABEL, MD's specialty?
MICHAEL GABEL, MD specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in SAINT LOUIS, Missouri. Credentials: MD.
How much does MICHAEL GABEL, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MICHAEL GABEL, MD wrote 360 Medicare Part D claims totaling $46K in drug costs for 135 beneficiaries.
What is MICHAEL GABEL, MD's Medicare quality score?
MICHAEL GABEL, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 90.8678/100 (Quality: 75.7882). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MICHAEL GABEL, MD located?
MICHAEL GABEL, MD is located at 6400 CLAYTON RD, SAINT LOUIS, MO, 63117. Phone: (314) 647-2277.
What is MICHAEL GABEL, MD's NPI number?
MICHAEL GABEL, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679575302, issued on 08/12/2005.
Does MICHAEL GABEL, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MICHAEL GABEL, MD's prescribing is 28% brand-name and 72% generic drugs by claim count, with $30K in brand drug costs.
How many Ophthalmology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 22,090 Ophthalmology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Ophthalmology Physician provider writes 1,420 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MICHAEL GABEL, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MICHAEL GABEL, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Dorzolamide-Timolol, Prednisolone Acetate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MICHAEL GABEL, MD accept Medicare?
MICHAEL GABEL, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 360 Part D claims and 135 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MICHAEL GABEL, MD's credentials?
MICHAEL GABEL, MD's NPI is 1679575302 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.
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.

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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