Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Robert Gay, MD

Rheumatology Physician (CMS: Rheumatology) · Internal Medicine Physician · Winston Salem, NC

  • NPI 1649290669
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 36 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1995 Bethabara RD
Winston Salem, NC 271063375
(336) 896-1477
fax (336) 759-3652
Mailing address
Po Box 60516
Charlotte, NC 282600516

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 3, 2022
Year of graduation
1990 — 36 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RR0500X — NUCC code
State license (1)
North Carolina #96-00544
Medicaid
NC #8934979

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1649290669. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
934
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$79,491
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 661 328 $92
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 224 156 $63
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 26 26 $127
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 23 14 $44

In context: peer comparison

Among 7 peers in Winston Salem Rheumatology Physician, average services per provider: 414. This provider delivers 2.3× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$120
Transactions
6
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Pfizer INC. 2 $45.56
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 2 $44.14
Abbvie INC. 2 $30.34

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$120

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
4,982
Patients
1,256
Total drug cost
$4,042,423
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Methotrexate (Methotrexate Sodium) Brand 1,155 289 $40,889
Prednisone Generic 839 201 $6,527
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate Generic 838 220 $51,386
Enbrel Sureclick (Etanercept) Brand 306 34 $2,241,472
Leflunomide Generic 264 77 $21,044
Duloxetine Hcl Generic 214 55 $6,345
Tramadol Hcl Generic 210 47 $2,495
Humira(Cf) Pen (Adalimumab) Brand 190 21 $1,655,769
Allopurinol Generic 180 51 $2,840
Celecoxib Generic 179 51 $5,014

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Robert Gay's medical specialty?
Dr. Robert Gay practices Rheumatology Physician in Winston Salem, NC.
Where does Dr. Robert Gay practice?
Dr. Robert Gay practices at 1995 Bethabara RD, Winston Salem, NC 271063375. Office phone: 3368961477.
What is Dr. Robert Gay's NPI?
Dr. Robert Gay's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649290669, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Robert Gay accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Robert Gay accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Robert Gay commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.