Gail Hovorka, MD
NPI 1417043969 · Family Medicine Physician · Arcata, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Gail Hovorka, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Arcata, CA (NPI 1417043969).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1417043969
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- C52007 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
150 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Testing for Presence of Drug, Read By Direct Observation80305 | 55 | $12 |
| Blood Glucose (sugar) Test Performed By Hand-Held Instrument82962 | 49 | $3 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 46 | $10 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $3–$12 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 101 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 265 | 50 |
| Gabapentin | 190 | 26 |
| Abacavir/Dolutegravir/Lamivudibrand: Triumeq | 165 | 15 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 132 | 18 |
| Lisinopril | 107 | 18 |
| Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Alabrand: Biktarvy | 101 | 14 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$24 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-04
- Last updated
- 2011-11-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Gail Hovorka's NPI number?
- Gail Hovorka's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417043969, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Gail Hovorka's specialty?
- Gail Hovorka is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Gail Hovorka located?
- Gail Hovorka's practice location on file with NPPES is 770 10th St, Arcata, CA 95521-6210.
- What is Gail Hovorka's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Gail Hovorka is (707) 826-8610.
- Does Gail Hovorka accept Medicare?
- Gail Hovorka is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Gail Hovorka's NPI active?
- Yes — Gail Hovorka's NPI (1417043969) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-11-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.