2026 NPPES data Surgical Critical Care Physician NPI 1972603702 MD
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Paul Gauger, MD

Surgical Critical Care Physician in Ann Arbor, Michigan. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,468 in Surgical Critical Care 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
80
Medicare Part D claims · 25 beneficiaries · Surgical Critical Care Physician avg: 86
Generic prescribing
64%
generic claims · 36% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Paul Gauger, MD filed 80 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Surgical Critical Care Physician in Ann Arbor, Michigan, prescribing 64% generic.

80
Part D claims, 2023
64%
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.

Paul Gauger, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

80 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers

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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)

Paul Gauger, 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 Paul Gauger, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/22/2006

NPI 1972603702

Primary specialty

Surgical Critical Care Physician

Niche

1,468 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

80 7% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 86

Specialty distribution in Michigan

How Surgical Critical Care Physician compares to other specialties among Michigan providers

Michigan providers

Largest specialties in Michigan (% of in-state providers)

Behavior Technician - 21.4%Behavior Technician21.4%Clinical Social Worker - 5.8%Clinical Social Worker5.8%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 3.6%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program3.6%Physical Therapist - 3.4%Physical Therapist3.4%Social Worker - 3.4%Social Worker3.4%Pharmacist - 3%Pharmacist3%Surgical Critical Care Physician - 0%Surgical Critical Care Physician0%
Largest specialties in Michigan (% of in-state 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 Surgical Critical Care Physician. Verify directly:

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 Gauger, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgical Critical Care Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1500 E MEDICAL CENTER DR, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, with a listed phone of (734) 936-4000. NPI 1972603702 was issued on 09/22/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Gauger 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 80 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 25 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K in drug spend, split 36% brand-name and 64% 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.

Surgical Critical Care Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,468 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 86 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

1500 E MEDICAL CENTER DR
Ann Arbor, MI 48109

Provider Details

NPI 1972603702
Specialty Surgical Critical Care Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/22/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Paul Gauger, 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.

Regents OF The University OF Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI

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 - Michigan MI-BOM 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 ~41K Michigan medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Paul Gauger, MD. To verify Paul Gauger, MD's current license status, search the MI-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

123
Total board actions, Michigan 2023
Across 120 cases
3.00
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Michigan statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
44 cases

MI-BOM 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 Michigan disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

Paul Gauger, MD - brand share 36.0%
Surgical Critical Care Physician average

36% brand-name claims vs 64% generic, on 80 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.

80
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
25
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
164
Total Day Supply
4,739
Brand vs Generic
36% brand / 64% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$694
Generic Drug Cost
$839

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.38

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Levothyroxine Sodium
67

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

Surgical Critical Care Physician Overview

How Paul Gauger, MD fits within the Surgical Critical Care Physician landscape nationally.

1,468
Surgical Critical Care Physician Providers in US
53
States with Surgical Critical Care Physician
86
Avg Claims per Provider

Paul Gauger, MD's 80 claims are below the specialty average of 86.

Nearby Surgical Critical Care Physician Providers in Michigan

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

Compare Surgical Critical Care 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 Michigan medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Surgical Critical Care Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

Medicare Part D and MIPS figures describe practice patterns in federal programs only, they are not quality ratings, and PlainDoctor does not rate, rank, or recommend providers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Paul Gauger, MD's specialty?
Paul Gauger, MD specializes in Surgical Critical Care Physician and practices in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Credentials: MD.
How much does Paul Gauger, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Paul Gauger, MD wrote 80 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for 25 beneficiaries.
Where is Paul Gauger, MD located?
Paul Gauger, MD is located at 1500 E MEDICAL CENTER DR, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109. Phone: (734) 936-4000.
What is Paul Gauger, MD's NPI number?
Paul Gauger, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972603702, issued on 09/22/2006.
Does Paul Gauger, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Paul Gauger, MD's prescribing is 36% brand-name and 64% generic drugs by claim count, with $694 in brand drug costs.
How many Surgical Critical Care Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,468 Surgical Critical Care Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Surgical Critical Care Physician provider writes 86 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Paul Gauger, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Paul Gauger, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Paul Gauger, MD accept Medicare?
Paul Gauger, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 80 Part D claims and 25 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Paul Gauger, MD's credentials?
Paul Gauger, MD's NPI is 1972603702 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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.