Tamara Ann Laughlin-Gaines, M.D.
Tamara Ann Laughlin-Gaines is a Family Medicine specialist based in Gallup, NM with over 27 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across NM can see Tamara Ann Laughlin-Gaines, M.D. in person in Gallup or via virtual visit — no travel required. She graduated from University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver in 1999 and has 27+ years of clinical experience. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 51% of reporting doctors in New Mexico
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
516 E. Nizhoni Blvd Box 1337, Gallup, NM 87301-1337
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
MIPS Score
202373.13/100
New Mexico avg: 84.4 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-10.5 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.2%
New Mexico avg: 4.6 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.9 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in New Mexico1.2% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better59.9%
New Mexico avg: 84.3 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-22.9 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
166
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
183
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,007
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.01M
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.
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.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+25%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%A condition causing airway inflammation, wheezing, and difficulty breathing
US avg: 13.3%↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
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.
Graduated medical school · 1999
University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver
27 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 Colorado School of Medicine, Denver (Class of 1999)
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Tamara Ann Laughlin-Gaines
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Tamara Ann Laughlin-Gaines for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Gallup 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 Tamara Ann Laughlin-Gaines
NPI records show Dr. Laughlin-Gaines as active with telehealth listed in Gallup, NM. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (505) 722-1000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Tamara Ann Laughlin-Gaines
Practice Location
516 E. Nizhoni Blvd Box 1337, Gallup, NM 87301-1337
Mailing Address
516 E. Nizhoni Blvd Box 1337, Gallup, NM 87301-1337
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