2026 NPPES data Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician NPI 1851553572 M.D.
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WADE GAAL, M.D.

Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician in LAS VEGAS, Nevada. 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
227
Medicare Part D claims · 21 beneficiaries · Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: WADE GAAL, M.D. is a Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in LAS VEGAS, Nevada with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 227 claims across 21 beneficiaries — 11% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: WADE GAAL, M.D. filed 227 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across LAS VEGAS, Nevada. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

WADE GAAL, M.D. 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).

WADE GAAL, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/25/2008

NPI 1851553572

Primary specialty

Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician

Niche

2,087 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

227 82% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,242

Specialty distribution in Nevada

How Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Nevada providers

Nevada providers

Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician share within Nevada

1. Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician share within Nevada

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

WADE GAAL, M.D. is a Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider practicing in LAS VEGAS, Nevada, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1851553572. 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.

WADE GAAL, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 5380 S RAINBOW BLVD STE 320, LAS VEGAS, NV, 89118, with a listed phone of (702) 405-8150. NPI 1851553572 was issued on 06/25/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GAAL 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 227 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 21 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $16K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.7%. 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.

Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 2,087 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 1,242 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

5380 S RAINBOW BLVD STE 320
LAS VEGAS, NV 89118

Provider Details

NPI 1851553572
Specialty Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/25/2008

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where WADE GAAL, 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.

UNLV MEDICINE
LAS VEGAS, NV

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

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

WADE GAAL, M.D. — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 227 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.

227
Total Claims
$16K
Total Drug Cost
21
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
384
Total Day Supply
11,220
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$14K
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Opioid Claims
13 (5.7% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
66.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.77

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Gabapentin
21
Levothyroxine Sodium
19
Ibuprofen
13
Atorvastatin Calcium
12
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
11

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

Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Overview

How WADE GAAL, M.D. fits within the Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

2,087
Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in US
52
States with Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
1,242
Avg Claims per Provider

WADE GAAL, M.D.'s 227 claims are below the specialty average of 1,242.

Nearby Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in Nevada

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

Compare Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is WADE GAAL, M.D.'s specialty?
WADE GAAL, M.D. specializes in Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician and practices in LAS VEGAS, Nevada. Credentials: M.D..
How much does WADE GAAL, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, WADE GAAL, M.D. wrote 227 Medicare Part D claims totaling $16K in drug costs for 21 beneficiaries.
Where is WADE GAAL, M.D. located?
WADE GAAL, M.D. is located at 5380 S RAINBOW BLVD STE 320, LAS VEGAS, NV, 89118. Phone: (702) 405-8150.
What is WADE GAAL, M.D.'s NPI number?
WADE GAAL, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851553572, issued on 06/25/2008.
Does WADE GAAL, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
WADE GAAL, M.D.'s prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $14K in brand drug costs.
Does WADE GAAL, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, WADE GAAL, M.D. had 13 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.7%.
How many Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 2,087 Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider writes 1,242 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does WADE GAAL, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, WADE GAAL, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Levothyroxine Sodium, Ibuprofen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does WADE GAAL, M.D. accept Medicare?
WADE GAAL, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 227 Part D claims and 21 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify WADE GAAL, M.D.'s credentials?
WADE GAAL, M.D.'s NPI is 1851553572 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.
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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