Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Refugio Gonzalez, M.D.

Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Modesto, CA

  • NPI 1265668552
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 23 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1409 E Briggsmore Ave
Modesto, CA 953552707
(209) 524-1211
Mailing address
600 Coffee RD
Modesto, CA 953554201

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2009 — 17 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 21, 2010
Year of graduation
2003 — 23 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208600000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A93990

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1265668552. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
308
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$66,634
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 78 57 $153
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 65 48 $135
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 62 62 $195
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 51 39 $214
49650 Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope 20 20 $532
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 17 16 $147
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope 15 15 $653

In context: peer comparison

Among 9 peers in this city , average services per provider: 42. This provider delivers 7.3× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$4,196
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC. 3 $4,175.67
Becton, Dickinson and Company 1 $20.30

By nature of payment

Education
$4,000
Food and Beverage
$196

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
20
Patients
19
Total drug cost
$89
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 20 19 $89

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Refugio Gonzalez's medical specialty?
Dr. Refugio Gonzalez practices Surgery Physician in Modesto, CA.
Where does Dr. Refugio Gonzalez practice?
Dr. Refugio Gonzalez practices at 1409 E Briggsmore Ave, Modesto, CA 953552707. Office phone: 2095241211.
What is Dr. Refugio Gonzalez's NPI?
Dr. Refugio Gonzalez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265668552, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Refugio Gonzalez accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Refugio Gonzalez accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Refugio Gonzalez commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.