Gary Aldrich, PA-C
NPI 1629474978 · Physician Assistant · Cedar Rapids, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Gary Aldrich, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Cedar Rapids, IA (NPI 1629474978).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1629474978
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 134292 (IA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
11 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
2,144 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 962 | $5 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 578 | $73 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 328 | $50 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 87 | $90 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 | 82 | $79 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | 76 | 41 |
| Fluorouracil | 56 | 50 |
| Fluconazole | 51 | 14 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 36 | 28 |
| Mupirocin | 30 | 27 |
| Metronidazole | 24 | 16 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 23 | 17 |
| Tacrolimus | 17 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,958 across 95 records (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
- 2014-11-14
- Last updated
- 2025-12-15
- Certified
- 2025-12-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Gary Aldrich's NPI number?
- Gary Aldrich's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629474978, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Gary Aldrich's specialty?
- Gary Aldrich is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Gary Aldrich located?
- Gary Aldrich's practice location on file with NPPES is 202 10th St Se Ste 270, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403-2420.
- What is Gary Aldrich's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Gary Aldrich is (319) 294-4319.
- Does Gary Aldrich accept Medicare?
- Gary Aldrich is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Gary Aldrich's NPI active?
- Yes — Gary Aldrich's NPI (1629474978) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-12-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.