2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1740392588 MD
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PAUL GALLARDO, MD

Internal Medicine Physician in DOWNEY, 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
10K
Medicare Part D claims · 917 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

PAUL GALLARDO, MD filed 9,724 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Internal Medicine Physician in DOWNEY, California, prescribing 92% generic.

10K
Part D claims, 2023
92%
generic prescribing

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.

PAUL GALLARDO, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

9,724 Top 2% higher than 98% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

PAUL GALLARDO, MD 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 PAUL GALLARDO, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/31/2006

NPI 1740392588

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

9,724 258% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in California

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within California

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Internal Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Internal Medicine Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Internal Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Internal Medicine Physician) — 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).

PAUL GALLARDO, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 8311 FLORENCE AVE., DOWNEY, CA, 90240, with a listed phone of (323) 726-0533. NPI 1740392588 was issued on 08/31/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GALLARDO 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 9,724 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 917 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $854K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.2%. 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.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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

8311 FLORENCE AVE.
DOWNEY, CA 90240

Provider Details

NPI 1740392588
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/31/2006

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 PAUL GALLARDO, MD. To verify PAUL GALLARDO, MD'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 · Generic-heavy

PAUL GALLARDO, MD — brand share 8.0%
Specialty average (est.)

8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 9,724 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.

9,724
Total Claims
$854K
Total Drug Cost
917
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
23,395
Total Day Supply
690,951
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 92% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$634K
Generic Drug Cost
$214K
Opioid Claims
119 (1.2% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
135

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.91
Gender Split
48% female / 52% male
Age Distribution
<65: 42, 65-74: 490, 75-84: 280, 85+: 105

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What PAUL GALLARDO, MD 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
915
Amlodipine Besylate
543
Metformin Hcl
464
Losartan Potassium
428
Omeprazole
362
Tamsulosin Hcl
334
Lisinopril
272
Levothyroxine Sodium
227
Diclofenac Sodium
196
Alendronate Sodium
189

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

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How PAUL GALLARDO, MD fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

PAUL GALLARDO, MD's 9,724 claims are above the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in California

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

Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PAUL GALLARDO, MD's specialty?
PAUL GALLARDO, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in DOWNEY, California. Credentials: MD.
How much does PAUL GALLARDO, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, PAUL GALLARDO, MD wrote 9,724 Medicare Part D claims totaling $854K in drug costs for 917 beneficiaries.
Where is PAUL GALLARDO, MD located?
PAUL GALLARDO, MD is located at 8311 FLORENCE AVE., DOWNEY, CA, 90240. Phone: (323) 726-0533.
What is PAUL GALLARDO, MD's NPI number?
PAUL GALLARDO, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740392588, issued on 08/31/2006.
Does PAUL GALLARDO, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
PAUL GALLARDO, MD's prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $634K in brand drug costs.
Does PAUL GALLARDO, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, PAUL GALLARDO, MD had 119 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.2%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does PAUL GALLARDO, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, PAUL GALLARDO, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Metformin Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does PAUL GALLARDO, MD accept Medicare?
PAUL GALLARDO, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 9,724 Part D claims and 917 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify PAUL GALLARDO, MD's credentials?
PAUL GALLARDO, MD's NPI is 1740392588 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.
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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