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DR. GONZALO F PARES M.D.
NPI 1982809042
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology in Spartanburg, SC

Active since June 19, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
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243 E BLACKSTOCK RD STE 6, SPARTANBURG, SC 29301(864) 574-8925(864) 574-8922 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 26, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Gonzalo F Pares M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. GONZALO F PARES M.D. (NPI 1982809042) is an individual neurology provider in Spartanburg, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (17884) and active in the NPI registry since June 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Spartanburg Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (1988).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1982809042
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084N0400X
Provider Legal NameDR. GONZALO F PARESCredential: M.D.
Location Address243 E BLACKSTOCK RD STE 6Spartanburg, SC 29301-2653
Mailing AddressPo Box 170158Spartanburg, SC 29301-0022 · (864) 574-8925 · Fax (864) 574-8922
Phone(864) 574-8925
Fax(864) 574-8922
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1988
Enumeration DateJune 19, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateApril 26, 2012
✔ NPI 1982809042 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084N0400X
License✔ Licensed in SC · 17884
Definition
A Neurologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles, autonomic nervous system, and blood vessels that relate to these structures.
243 E BLACKSTOCK RD STE 6, Spartanburg, SC 29301
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Other Identifiers 3

OtherP00137245Railroad Medicare
Medicare UPINF79150
MedicaidT19432SC

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Gonzalo F Pares M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID7416853908
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040223000622
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 12

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
317 services122 patients
Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study 95886
This procedure, known as an electromyography (EMG), involves inserting a small needle into your arm or leg muscles to measure their electrical activity. This complete study helps diagnose issues with nerves or muscles, providing valuable data for your treatment plan.
86 services31 patients
Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), awake and drowsy 95816
Measurement of brain wave activity, also known as an EEG, is a non-invasive test that records electrical patterns in your brain. This procedure is done when you're awake and drowsy to understand how your brain functions during different states of consciousness.
74 services72 patients
Prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service; each additional 15 minutes by the physician or G2212
This service refers to extended doctor visits where your healthcare provider spends additional time evaluating and managing your health beyond the primary procedure's required time. This includes each extra 15 minutes spent by the physician on the same day as the primary service.
61 services49 patients
Nerve conduction, 13 or more studies 95913
Nerve conduction studies involve 13 or more tests to check the speed and strength of signals traveling between your nerves and muscles. It helps diagnose conditions affecting nerves and muscles. The test involves small shocks and may cause minor discomfort.
43 services31 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more 99205
This is a first-time patient visit where a healthcare professional spends 60-74 minutes with you. It involves a comprehensive evaluation, including your medical history and current health condition. They'll also advise on preventive health measures and formulate a treatment plan if needed.
34 services34 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Spartanburg Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Spartanburg, SC
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number420007
Location101 E Wood StSpartanburg, SC 29303 · Spartanburg County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Cherokee Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Gaffney, SC
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number420043
Location1530 N Limestone StGaffney, SC 29340 · Cherokee County
Emergency services

Pelham Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Greer, SC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number420103
Location250 Westmoreland RoadGreer, SC 29651 · Greenville County
Emergency services

Union Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Union, SC
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number420108
Location322 West South StreetUnion, SC 29379 · Union County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29301 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$124.04 typical visit price
range $53.57 – $163.84
Typical copayment $31.01 (range $13.39 – $40.96)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$95.12 typical visit price
range $16.96 – $133.52
Typical copayment $23.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

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MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Individually scored
Quality0
Improvement Activities0

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
92%187 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Dementia: Functional Status Assessment
Percentage of patients with dementia for whom an assessment of functional status* was performed at least once in the last 12 months
88%56 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
100%2,160 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Epilepsy: Counseling for Women of Childbearing Potential with Epilepsy
All female patients of childbearing potential (12 - 44 years old) diagnosed with epilepsy who were counseled or referred for counseling for how epilepsy and its treatment may affect contraception OR pregnancy at least once a year
7%28 patients
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
100%5,350 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Falls: Plan of Care
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older with a history of falls that had a plan of care for falls documented within 12 months
100%182 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Falls: Risk Assessment
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older with a history of falls that had a risk assessment for falls completed within 12 months
4%177 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Falls: Screening for Future Fall Risk
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were screened for future fall risk during the measurement period
99%187 patients5/55-star benchmark: 99%
MEDICATION PRESCRIBED FOR ACUTE MIGRAINE ATTACK
Percentage of patients age 12 years and older with a diagnosis of migraine who were prescribed a guideline recommended medication for acute migraine attacks within the 12 month measurement period.
3%169 patients1/55-star benchmark: 90%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
44%1,021 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Screening for Psychiatric or Behavioral Health Disorders
Percent of all visits for patients with a diagnosis of epilepsy where the patient was screened for psychiatric or behavioral disorders.
62%427 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Sleep Apnea: Assessment of Sleep Symptoms
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea that includes documentation of an assessment of sleep symptoms, including presence or absence of snoring and daytime sleepiness
72%46 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Gonzalo Pares's NPI number?

The NPI number for Gonzalo Pares is 1982809042. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 19, 2007.

Where is Gonzalo Pares located?

Gonzalo Pares practices at 243 E Blackstock Rd Ste 6, Spartanburg, SC 29301. The listed phone number is (864) 574-8925.

What is Gonzalo Pares's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Neurology, with taxonomy code 2084N0400X.

Is Gonzalo Pares enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Gonzalo Pares is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Gonzalo Pares accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, First Choice Next and InStil Health and 2 other insurers list Gonzalo Pares as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Gonzalo Pares affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Gonzalo Pares is affiliated with Spartanburg Medical Center, Cherokee Medical Center, Pelham Medical Center and Union Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Gonzalo Pares was last updated on April 26, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.