2026 NPPES data Surgery Physician NPI 1952370595 M.D.
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SHARON GUNSHER, M.D.

Surgery Physician in CONCORD, New Hampshire. 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
103
Medicare Part D claims · 61 beneficiaries · Surgery Physician avg: 169
MIPS score
89.3601/100
▲ 6 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: SHARON GUNSHER, M.D. is a Surgery Physician ([object Object]) practicing in CONCORD, New Hampshire with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 103 claims across 61 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 89.3601/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: SHARON GUNSHER, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 89.3601 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 103 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

SHARON GUNSHER, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

SHARON GUNSHER, M.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/16/2006

NPI 1952370595

Primary specialty

Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

36,191 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

103 39% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 169

MIPS final score

89.3601/100 6.260100000000008% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in New Hampshire

How Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among New Hampshire providers

New Hampshire providers

Surgery Physician share within New Hampshire

1. Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Surgery Physician share within New Hampshire

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

SHARON GUNSHER, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Surgery Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
89.3601/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Surgery Physician) — 89.3601/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Surgery Physician) — 89.3601/100 vs national avg 83.1

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.

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SHARON GUNSHER, M.D. is a Surgery Physician provider practicing in CONCORD, New Hampshire, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1952370595. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

SHARON GUNSHER, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 246 PLEASANT ST, CONCORD, NH, 03301, with a listed phone of (603) 224-0584. NPI 1952370595 was issued on 03/16/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GUNSHER 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 103 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 61 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 29.1%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 89.3601/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 72.1931), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 36,191 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 169 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

246 PLEASANT ST
CONCORD, NH 03301

Provider Details

NPI 1952370595
Specialty Surgery Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/16/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

89.3601
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
72.1931
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SHARON GUNSHER, M.D. 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.

CONCORD HOSPITAL INC
CONCORD, NH

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

103
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
61
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
179
Total Day Supply
4,125
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Opioid Claims
30 (29.1% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
11

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.08
Gender Split
100% female / 0% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
26
Gabapentin
22
Anastrozole
11
Tamoxifen Citrate
11

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

Surgery Physician Overview

How SHARON GUNSHER, M.D. fits within the Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

36,191
Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Surgery Physician
169
Avg Claims per Provider

SHARON GUNSHER, M.D.'s 103 claims are below the specialty average of 169.

Nearby Surgery Physician Providers in New Hampshire

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Hampshire, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as GUNSHER.

Compare Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SHARON GUNSHER, M.D.'s specialty?
SHARON GUNSHER, M.D. specializes in Surgery Physician and practices in CONCORD, New Hampshire. Credentials: M.D..
How much does SHARON GUNSHER, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SHARON GUNSHER, M.D. wrote 103 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for 61 beneficiaries.
What is SHARON GUNSHER, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
SHARON GUNSHER, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 89.3601/100 (Quality: 72.1931). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is SHARON GUNSHER, M.D. located?
SHARON GUNSHER, M.D. is located at 246 PLEASANT ST, CONCORD, NH, 03301. Phone: (603) 224-0584.
What is SHARON GUNSHER, M.D.'s NPI number?
SHARON GUNSHER, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952370595, issued on 03/16/2006.
Does SHARON GUNSHER, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, SHARON GUNSHER, M.D. had 30 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 29.1%.
How many Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 36,191 Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Surgery Physician provider writes 169 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SHARON GUNSHER, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SHARON GUNSHER, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Gabapentin, Anastrozole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SHARON GUNSHER, M.D. accept Medicare?
SHARON GUNSHER, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 103 Part D claims and 61 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SHARON GUNSHER, M.D.'s credentials?
SHARON GUNSHER, M.D.'s NPI is 1952370595 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

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.
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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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