James O Gonzales, MD

Family Medicine

James O Gonzales is a Family Medicine specialist based in Albuquerque, NM with over 12 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: GENERAL PRACTICE

(505) 554-4579Albuquerque, NM
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

James O Gonzales, MD has practiced family medicine for 12+ years, working in group practice. A University of New Mexico School of Medicine graduate since 2014, he brings 12+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 67% of reporting doctors in New Mexico
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 179 Family Medicine providers in NMSee all Family Medicine in Albuquerque12+ years experienceNPI since 2014

Older · 435dNPPES updated 2025-03-14 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New Mexico Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

12208 Mirandy Ct Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87122-1274

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

7.42%

New Mexico avg: 4.6 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+2.3 pts)

7.42% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

89.8%

New Mexico avg: 84.3 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+7 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in New Mexico

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

85

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

240

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

2,238

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $228k

Percentile rankings compared against 495 reporting peers in New Mexico.

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 Diabetes.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-4%)66%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+15%)49%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-3%)46%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

COPD
Higher than avg (+6%)26%

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow

US avg: 20.4%

↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-13%)21%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-12%)20%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2014

    University of New Mexico School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Mar 13, 2025

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 12 years in practice

    Established

Family MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

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 New Mexico School of Medicine (Class of 2014)

Virtual Family Medicine Care With James O Gonzales

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with James O Gonzales for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Albuquerque 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 James O Gonzales

Dr. Gonzales is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Albuquerque, NM. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (505) 554-4579.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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