NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician NPI 1669763751 D.O.
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Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician in Kansas City, Missouri.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 830 in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) 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.
Federal data, no proprietary rating.
We show these CMS records as-is - no composite score, no star rating, no editorial opinion layered on top.
Prescribing volume
589
Medicare Part D claims · 64 beneficiaries · Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
97%
generic claims · 3% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
96.7/100
▲ 13 pts above national avg 83.5 · Exceptional
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Rhonda Gaugh, D.O. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 96.7/100 - above the 83.5 national average - and filed 589 Medicare Part D claims in 2024.
- 96.7/100
- MIPS score · +13 vs avg
- 589
- Part D claims, 2024
- 97%
- 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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Rhonda Gaugh, D.O.
Federal records show an active NPI with both Medicare prescribing volume and a measured CMS quality score — objective registry data, not patient reviews.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1669763751), first enumerated 04/25/2011.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 589 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
CMS quality reporting (MIPS)
Reported a CMS MIPS final score of 96.7/100 in the Quality Payment Program — a federal quality measure, not a patient review.
Source: CMS Quality Payment Program
- Reported
Board certification signal
Heuristic suggests board-certified status based on ABMS-eligible specialty taxonomy plus active CMS participation signals — not a direct ABMS verification.
- Not in federal data
Individual sanction lookup
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Source: State medical board / FSMB
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1669763751 · Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-NARROW · MIPS-ELITE · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-FINISH
- NPI-10 1669763751
- ENUM-MID 2011
- TAX-NARROW 830
- MIPS-ELITE 96.7/100
- RX-LIGHT 589
- BOOK-THIN 12 in Missouri
- PHOTO-FINISH Elizabeth Giles, M.D. · ±0.2
MIPS final-score neighbourhood
Same-specialty nationwide peers by CMS final score, not geographic proximity
- Elizabeth Giles,…
Elizabeth Giles, M.D.
96.5 MIPS pts
- Gaugh · this pro…
Gaugh · this provider
96.7 MIPS pts
- April Cyr, MD · …
April Cyr, MD
97 MIPS pts
- Jack Yu, MD · near
Jack Yu, MD
97.1 MIPS pts
- Kevin Bayes, D.O…
Kevin Bayes, D.O.
97.4 MIPS pts
What this shows Nearest measured MIPS peers for this NUCC specialty (2023 performance year).
Rhonda Gaugh, D.O.'s MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.
97 ≥ 82nd percentile 82% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Rhonda Gaugh, D.O. sits
This provider among hospice and palliative medicine (family medicine) physician peers
Across the 142 hospice and palliative medicine (family medicine) physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Rhonda Gaugh, D.O. writes more Part D claims than 54% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 82% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Each dot is one hospice and palliative medicine (family medicine) physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Rhonda Gaugh, D.O.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Rhonda Gaugh, D.O. 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).
What does the federal data show about Rhonda Gaugh, D.O.?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
Medicare Part D claims
589 72% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
96.7/100 13.2 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Missouri
How Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Missouri providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Rhonda Gaugh, D.O.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 96.7/100
- vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1669763751 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician |
| Credentials | D.O. |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 04/25/2011 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
96.722
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
94.0401
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Rhonda Gaugh, D.O. - brand share 3.0%
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician average
3% brand-name claims vs 97% generic, on 589 2024 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 2024.
589
Total Claims
$28K
Total Drug Cost
64
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 619.1
- Total Day Supply
- 14,682
- Brand vs Generic
- 3% brand / 97% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $14K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $14K
- Opioid Claims
- 266 (45.2% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 3.61
- Gender Split
- 59% female / 41% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 14, 65-74: 31, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Rhonda Gaugh, D.O. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Oxycodone Hcl
Oxycodone Hcl
136 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
102 claims
- Fentanyl 42
Fentanyl
42 claims
- Hydromorphone Hcl 32
Hydromorphone Hcl
32 claims
- Lorazepam 30
Lorazepam
30 claims
- Morphine Sulfate Er 21
Morphine Sulfate Er
21 claims
- Pregabalin 20
Pregabalin
20 claims
- Clonazepam 13
Clonazepam
13 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 136 |
| Gabapentin | 102 |
| Fentanyl | 42 |
| Hydromorphone Hcl | 32 |
| Lorazepam | 30 |
| Morphine Sulfate Er Morphine Sulfate | 21 |
| Pregabalin | 20 |
| Clonazepam | 13 |
| Celecoxib | 12 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Overview
How Rhonda Gaugh, D.O. fits within the Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.
830
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in US
51
States with Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
2,137
Avg Claims per Provider
Rhonda Gaugh, D.O.'s 589 claims are below the specialty average of 2,137.
Nationwide Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Gaugh, both outside Missouri so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar MIPS final score
Nearest same-specialty clinicians by CMS MIPS final score (96.7 here).
Same NPPES enumeration year (2011)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in Missouri
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Missouri, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Gaugh.
One of 12 Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers enrolled in Missouri, 5 are shown here.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rhonda Gaugh, D.O.'s specialty? ▼
Rhonda Gaugh, D.O. specializes in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician and practices in Kansas City, Missouri. Credentials: D.O..
How much does Rhonda Gaugh, D.O. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Rhonda Gaugh, D.O. wrote 589 Medicare Part D claims totaling $28K in drug costs for 64 beneficiaries.
What is Rhonda Gaugh, D.O.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Rhonda Gaugh, D.O. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 96.7/100 (Quality: 94). The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Rhonda Gaugh, D.O. located? ▼
Rhonda Gaugh, D.O. is located at 4401 WORNALL RD, Kansas City, MO, 64111. Phone: (816) 932-2000.
What is Rhonda Gaugh, D.O.'s NPI number? ▼
Rhonda Gaugh, D.O.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669763751, issued on 04/25/2011.
Does Rhonda Gaugh, D.O. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Rhonda Gaugh, D.O.'s prescribing is 3% brand-name and 97% generic drugs by claim count, with $14K in brand drug costs.
Does Rhonda Gaugh, D.O. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Rhonda Gaugh, D.O. had 266 opioid claims in 2024 with an opioid prescribing rate of 45.2%.
How many Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 830 Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider writes 2,137 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Rhonda Gaugh, D.O. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Rhonda Gaugh, D.O.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl, Gabapentin, Fentanyl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Rhonda Gaugh, D.O. accept Medicare? ▼
Rhonda Gaugh, D.O. appears in CMS Medicare data with 589 Part D claims and 64 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Rhonda Gaugh, D.O.'s credentials? ▼
Rhonda Gaugh, D.O.'s NPI is 1669763751 with credentials D.O.. 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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