NPI registry status
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2026 NPPES data Surgery Physician NPI 1710935127 MD
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Surgery Physician in Modesto, California.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 36,199 in Surgery 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
170
Medicare Part D claims · 100 beneficiaries · Surgery Physician avg: 169
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$4.2K
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Tomasz Gutowski, MD filed 170 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Surgery Physician in Modesto, California, prescribing 87% generic.
- 170
- Part D claims, 2023
- 87%
- 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.
Tomasz Gutowski, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
170 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Tomasz Gutowski, 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 Tomasz Gutowski, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Surgery Physician
Medicare Part D claims
170 1% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in California
How Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among California 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 Surgery 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).
Tomasz Gutowski, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1409 E BRIGGSMORE AVE, Modesto, CA, 95355, with a listed phone of (209) 550-4788. NPI 1710935127 was issued on 05/05/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 170 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 100 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $14K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 48.8%.
Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 36,199 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1710935127 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Surgery Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 05/05/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Tomasz Gutowski, 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.
Sutter Valley Medical Foundation
Modesto, CA
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
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 Tomasz Gutowski, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$4.2K
Largest payer
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, 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.
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 Tomasz Gutowski, MD. To verify Tomasz Gutowski, 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 · Typical
Tomasz Gutowski, MD - brand share 13.0%
Surgery Physician average
13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 170 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.
170
Total Claims
$14K
Total Drug Cost
100
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 178
- Total Day Supply
- 1,370
- Brand vs Generic
- 13% brand / 87% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $12K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $2K
- Opioid Claims
- 83 (48.8% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 41
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 3.26
- Gender Split
- 46% female / 54% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Tomasz Gutowski, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
59 claims
- Metronidazole 21
Metronidazole
21 claims
- Creon 16
Creon
16 claims
- Acetaminophen-Code… 14
Acetaminophen-Codeine
14 claims
- Ciprofloxacin Hcl 14
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
14 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 59 |
| Metronidazole | 21 |
| Creon Lipase/Protease/Amylase | 16 |
| Acetaminophen-Codeine Acetaminophen With Codeine | 14 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 14 |
| Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf "Sodium | N/A |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Surgery Physician Overview
How Tomasz Gutowski, MD fits within the Surgery Physician landscape nationally.
36,199
Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Surgery Physician
169
Avg Claims per Provider
Tomasz Gutowski, MD's 170 claims are above the specialty average of 169.
Nearby Surgery Physician Providers in California
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Gutowski.
Dr. Oliver Aalami
M.D.
Stanford, CA
Dr. Shahram Aarabi
MD
Oakland, CA
Dr. Miriam Abaunza
M.D.
Los Angeles, CA
Dr. Benjamin Abbadessa
M.D.
San Diego, CA
Abdul-Rahman Abdel-Reheem
Los Angeles, CA
Compare Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the California medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tomasz Gutowski, MD's specialty? ▼
Tomasz Gutowski, MD specializes in Surgery Physician and practices in Modesto, California. Credentials: MD.
How much does Tomasz Gutowski, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Tomasz Gutowski, MD wrote 170 Medicare Part D claims totaling $14K in drug costs for 100 beneficiaries.
Where is Tomasz Gutowski, MD located? ▼
Tomasz Gutowski, MD is located at 1409 E BRIGGSMORE AVE, Modesto, CA, 95355. Phone: (209) 550-4788.
What is Tomasz Gutowski, MD's NPI number? ▼
Tomasz Gutowski, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710935127, issued on 05/05/2006.
Does Tomasz Gutowski, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Tomasz Gutowski, MD's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $12K in brand drug costs.
Does Tomasz Gutowski, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Tomasz Gutowski, MD had 83 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 48.8%.
How many Surgery Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 36,199 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 Tomasz Gutowski, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Tomasz Gutowski, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Metronidazole, Creon. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Tomasz Gutowski, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Tomasz Gutowski, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 170 Part D claims and 100 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Tomasz Gutowski, MD's credentials? ▼
Tomasz Gutowski, MD's NPI is 1710935127 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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