Caleb O Gaston, M.D.
Caleb O Gaston is a Family Medicine specialist based in Lowell, AR with over 26 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across AR can see Caleb O Gaston, M.D. in person in Lowell or via virtual visit — no travel required. A University of Arkansas College of Medicine graduate since 2000, he brings 26+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 92.95/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 20% of reporting doctors in Arkansas
- Uses generic medications more than 48% of reporting doctors in Arkansas
- Federal MIPS score higher than 66% of MIPS-scored doctors in Arkansas
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 202dNPPES updated 2025-11-02 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Arkansas State Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
503 Hospitality Ln, Lowell, AR 72745-8359
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Arkansas, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202392.95/100
Arkansas avg: 79.2 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.4 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in ArkansasHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better4.96%
Arkansas avg: 5.4 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-0.1 pts)
4.96% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better88.7%
Arkansas avg: 85.7 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.9 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in ArkansasHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
232
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
395
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
6,511
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $636k
Percentile rankings compared against 124 reporting peers in Arkansas.
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, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.3k received from industry
72 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 2024, attributed to Caleb O Gaston's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2000
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine
Board certified · Nov 1, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
26 years in practice
Experienced
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
University of Arkansas College of Medicine (Class of 2000)
Mailing address
Po Box 1523, Fayetteville, AR 72702-1523
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric
CMS Certification Number: 144010
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Family Medicine Care With Caleb O Gaston
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Caleb O Gaston for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Lowell 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 Caleb O Gaston
Dr. Gaston is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Lowell, AR. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (479) 657-6600.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Caleb O Gaston
Practice Location
503 Hospitality Ln, Lowell, AR 72745-8359
Mailing Address
Po Box 1523, Fayetteville, AR 72702-1523
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