NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1326011297 MD
Verify on CMS → Ricardo Gonzalez, MD
Family Medicine Physician in Reno, Nevada.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 147,760 in 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.
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Prescribing volume
7K
Medicare Part D claims · 464 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$2.1K
105 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Ricardo Gonzalez, MD filed 6,608 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in Reno, Nevada, prescribing 87% generic.
- 7K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 87%
- generic prescribing
- $2.1K
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
- ≥96th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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.
CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1326011297 · Family Medicine Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MEGA · RX-MID · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1326011297
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-MEGA 148K Family Medicine
- RX-MID 6,608
- BOOK-LIGHT 1,186 in Nevada
- PHOTO-ENUM Douglas Marx · 2006
Ricardo Gonzalez, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
6,608 ≥ 96th percentile 96% of 1,370,886 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Ricardo Gonzalez, 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 Ricardo Gonzalez, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Family Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
6,608 93% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Nevada
How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Nevada 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 Family Medicine 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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1326011297 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Family Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 02/09/2006 |
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 Ricardo Gonzalez, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$2.1K
Largest payer
ABBVIE 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 · Typical
Ricardo Gonzalez, MD - brand share 12.0%
Family Medicine Physician average
12% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 6,608 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.
6,608
Total Claims
$697K
Total Drug Cost
464
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 14,277
- Total Day Supply
- 417,265
- Brand vs Generic
- 12% brand / 87% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $579K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $116K
- Opioid Claims
- 347 (5.3% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 73
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.00
- Gender Split
- 51% female / 49% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 36, 65-74: 246, 75-84: 148, 85+: 34
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Ricardo Gonzalez, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
309 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
272 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
256 claims
- Metformin Hcl
Metformin Hcl
229 claims
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
223 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
208 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
183 claims
- Alprazolam
Alprazolam
161 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 309 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 272 |
| Lisinopril | 256 |
| Metformin Hcl | 229 |
| Omeprazole | 223 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 208 |
| Losartan Potassium | 183 |
| Alprazolam | 161 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 152 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 133 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Family Medicine Physician Overview
How Ricardo Gonzalez, MD fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.
147,760
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider
Ricardo Gonzalez, MD's 6,608 claims are above the specialty average of 3,418.
Nationwide Family Medicine Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Gonzalez, both outside Nevada so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Nevada
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Nevada, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Gonzalez.
One of 1,186 Family Medicine Physician providers enrolled in Nevada, 5 are shown here.
Allison Abad
Las Vegas, NV
Dr. Josef Abbo
M.D.
Las Vegas, NV
Dr. Rabbiya Abidi
MD
Henderson, NV
Dr. Cheruba Abraham
M.D.
Fernley, NV
Dr. Pamela Abraham
M.D.
Reno, NV
Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ricardo Gonzalez, MD's specialty? ▼
Ricardo Gonzalez, MD specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in Reno, Nevada. Credentials: MD.
How much does Ricardo Gonzalez, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Ricardo Gonzalez, MD wrote 6,608 Medicare Part D claims totaling $697K in drug costs for 464 beneficiaries.
Where is Ricardo Gonzalez, MD located? ▼
Ricardo Gonzalez, MD is located at 2005 SIERRA HIGHLANDS DR, Reno, NV, 89523. Phone: (775) 624-6000.
What is Ricardo Gonzalez, MD's NPI number? ▼
Ricardo Gonzalez, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326011297, issued on 02/09/2006.
Does Ricardo Gonzalez, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Ricardo Gonzalez, MD's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $579K in brand drug costs.
Does Ricardo Gonzalez, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Ricardo Gonzalez, MD had 347 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.3%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 147,760 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Ricardo Gonzalez, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Ricardo Gonzalez, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Atorvastatin Calcium, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Ricardo Gonzalez, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Ricardo Gonzalez, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 6,608 Part D claims and 464 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Ricardo Gonzalez, MD's credentials? ▼
Ricardo Gonzalez, MD's NPI is 1326011297 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
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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