NPI registry status
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2026 NPPES data Medical Oncology Physician NPI 1073977153 M.D.
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Medical Oncology Physician in Denver, Colorado.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 3,815 in Medical Oncology 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
39
Medicare Part D claims · Medical Oncology Physician avg: 689
Generic prescribing
64%
generic claims · 36% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.0K
44 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
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
Neel Gakhar, M.D. filed 39 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Medical Oncology Physician in Denver, Colorado, prescribing 64% generic.
- 39
- Part D claims, 2023
- 64%
- generic prescribing
- $1.0K
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
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Neel Gakhar, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
39 0th percentile higher than 0% 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-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Neel Gakhar, M.D. 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 Neel Gakhar, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Medical Oncology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
39 94% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Colorado
How Medical Oncology Physician compares to other specialties among Colorado 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 Medical Oncology 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).
Neel Gakhar, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Oncology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 835 E 18TH AVE STE 110, Denver, CO, 80218, with a listed phone of (303) 825-4646. NPI 1073977153 was issued on 04/05/2016.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 39 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $166K in drug spend, split 36% brand-name and 64% generic by claim count.
Medical Oncology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,815 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 689 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 | 1073977153 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Medical Oncology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 04/05/2016 |
Industry payments received (2024) - CMS Open Payments transparency data
The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for Neel Gakhar, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$1.0K
Largest payer
PFIZER INC.
Most common payment type
Food and Beverage
Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias, they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average
Neel Gakhar, M.D. - brand share 36.0%
Medical Oncology Physician average
36% brand-name claims vs 64% generic, on 39 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.
39
Total Claims
$166K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 44
- Total Day Supply
- 1,126
- Brand vs Generic
- 36% brand / 64% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $30K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $136K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 78.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 4.45
Medical Oncology Physician Overview
How Neel Gakhar, M.D. fits within the Medical Oncology Physician landscape nationally.
3,815
Medical Oncology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Medical Oncology Physician
689
Avg Claims per Provider
Neel Gakhar, M.D.'s 39 claims are below the specialty average of 689.
Nearby Medical Oncology Physician Providers in Colorado
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Colorado, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Gakhar.
Dr. Jade Abad
MD
Colorado Springs, CO
Dr. Radhika Acharya-Leon
DO
Highlands Ranch, CO
Dr. Brandon Bernard
M.D.
Aurora, CO
Dr. Eric Bernicker
MD
Longmont, CO
Dr. Virginia Borges
MD
Aurora, CO
Compare Medical Oncology Physician 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 Colorado medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Medical Oncology Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Neel Gakhar, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Neel Gakhar, M.D. specializes in Medical Oncology Physician and practices in Denver, Colorado. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Neel Gakhar, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Neel Gakhar, M.D. wrote 39 Medicare Part D claims totaling $166K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is Neel Gakhar, M.D. located? ▼
Neel Gakhar, M.D. is located at 835 E 18TH AVE STE 110, Denver, CO, 80218. Phone: (303) 825-4646.
What is Neel Gakhar, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Neel Gakhar, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1073977153, issued on 04/05/2016.
Does Neel Gakhar, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Neel Gakhar, M.D.'s prescribing is 36% brand-name and 64% generic drugs by claim count, with $30K in brand drug costs.
How many Medical Oncology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 3,815 Medical Oncology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Medical Oncology Physician provider writes 689 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does Neel Gakhar, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Neel Gakhar, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 39 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 Neel Gakhar, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Neel Gakhar, M.D.'s NPI is 1073977153 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
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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