Philip Gara, MD FACP
NPI 1740278837 · Internal Medicine Physician · Fort Edward, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Philip Gara, MD FACP is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Fort Edward, NY (NPI 1740278837).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1740278837
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD FACP
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 137811 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
2 documented practice locations
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 81 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 200 | 19 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 180 | 29 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 158 | 23 |
| Warfarin Sodium | 158 | — |
| Buspirone Hcl | 100 | 19 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 91 | 16 |
| Furosemide | 85 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 100 Park StreetGlens Falls HospitalGlens Falls, NY 12801-4413Phone: (518) 926-2940Fax: (518) 926-2941
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-10-12
- Last updated
- 2025-05-22
- Certified
- 2025-05-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Philip Gara's NPI number?
- Philip Gara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740278837, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Philip Gara's specialty?
- Philip Gara is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Philip Gara located?
- Philip Gara's practice location on file with NPPES is 319 Broadway, Fort Edward, NY 12828-1221.
- What is Philip Gara's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Philip Gara is (518) 761-0300.
- Does Philip Gara accept Medicare?
- Philip Gara is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Philip Gara's NPI active?
- Yes — Philip Gara's NPI (1740278837) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-05-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.