Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Gail Hovorka, MD

Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Arcata, CA

  • NPI 1417043969
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 43 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
770 10Th St
Arcata, CA 955216210
(707) 826-8610
fax (707) 826-8623
Mailing address
670 Ninth Street, Suite 203
Arcata, CA 95521

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 28, 2011
Year of graduation
1983 — 43 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207Q00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #C52007

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1417043969. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
147
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$1,207
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
82962 Blood glucose (sugar) test performed by hand-held instrument 52 23 $3
80305 Testing for presence of drug, read by direct observation 48 31 $12
83036 Hemoglobin a1c level 47 26 $10

In context: peer comparison

Among 6 peers in Arcata Family Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 33. This provider delivers 4.5× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$24
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Gilead Sciences, INC. 1 $24.47

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$24

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,807
Patients
260
Total drug cost
$1,551,557
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 271 51 $4,345
Gabapentin Generic 238 31 $7,625
Triumeq (Abacavir/Dolutegravir/Lamivudi) Brand 153 14 $600,084
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 121 19 $3,356
Lisinopril Generic 120 19 $1,736
Rosuvastatin Calcium Generic 102 18 $3,452
Biktarvy (Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Ala) Brand 99 13 $436,702
Buprenorphine-Naloxone (Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl) Brand 97 16 $20,660
Descovy (Emtricitabine/Tenofov Alafenam) Brand 96 0 $241,643
Tivicay (Dolutegravir Sodium) Brand 93 12 $224,710

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Gail Hovorka's medical specialty?
Dr. Gail Hovorka practices Family Medicine Physician in Arcata, CA.
Where does Dr. Gail Hovorka practice?
Dr. Gail Hovorka practices at 770 10Th St, Arcata, CA 955216210. Office phone: 7078268610.
What is Dr. Gail Hovorka's NPI?
Dr. Gail Hovorka's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417043969, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Gail Hovorka accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Gail Hovorka accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Gail Hovorka commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Blood glucose (sugar) test performed by hand-held instrument (HCPCS 82962); Testing for presence of drug, read by direct observation (HCPCS 80305); Hemoglobin a1c level (HCPCS 83036). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.