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Gastroenterology

Howard K. Gogel, MD

Works at hospitals in Albuquerque, NM · New Mexico

Summary

Dr. Howard K. Gogel, MD is a gastroenterologist at 7788 Jefferson St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109. Phone: (505) 999-1600. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Howard K. Gogel had 487 Original Medicare patients and 2,925 services. NPI 1194724484. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Howard K. Gogel, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Howard K. Gogel accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Howard K. Gogel accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Howard K. Gogel see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 487 Original Medicare patients and 2,925 services for Howard K. Gogel. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Howard K. Gogel's NPI number?
1194724484. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Howard K. Gogel, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients487
Services billed to Medicare2,925
Different services or procedures34
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)255 services
  2. Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)155 services
  3. Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)97 services
  4. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)81 services
  5. Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk (G0105)47 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High cholesterol71%
  • High blood pressure62%
  • Arthritis48%
  • Diabetes21%
  • Osteoporosis21%
  • Anxiety19%

Hospitals where Howard K. Gogel works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Howard K. Gogel at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Howard K. Gogel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Howard K. Gogel as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Southwest Gastroenterology Associates28 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other gastroenterologists in Albuquerque

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Albuquerque, NM — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Southwest Gastroenterology Associates

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine
Graduation year1977 (49 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1194724484
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians