Brian Gans, M.D.
Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Brian Gans is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine specialist based in Phoenix, AZ with over 10 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Patients across AZ can see Brian Gans, M.D. in person in Phoenix or via virtual visit — no travel required. He has been practicing since 2016 — over 10 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, cancer, and high cholesterol.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 68% of reporting doctors in Arizona
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 536dNPPES updated 2024-12-06 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Arizona Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
625 N 6th St, Phoenix, AZ 85004-2155
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better45.12%
Arizona avg: 6.7 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+40 pts)
45.12% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better90.4%
Arizona avg: 84.7 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.6 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in ArizonaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
61
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
113
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,106
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $111k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,247 reporting peers in Arizona.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, Cancer, and High Cholesterol.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+46%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$126 received from industry
2 transactions reported in 2018 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2018, attributed to Brian Gans's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Dec 5, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
10 years in practice
Established
An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Taxonomy: 207RH0002X
Mailing address
Po Box 33269, Phoenix, AZ 85067-3269
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 100026
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NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Brian Gans for blood pressure monitoring, follow-up consultations, cholesterol management — no travel to Phoenix required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Brian Gans
NPI records show Dr. Gans as active with telehealth listed in Phoenix, AZ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (602) 406-8222.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Brian Gans
Practice Location
625 N 6th St, Phoenix, AZ 85004-2155
Mailing Address
Po Box 33269, Phoenix, AZ 85067-3269
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