2026 NPPES data Interventional Cardiology Physician NPI 1336112861 M.D.
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ALAA YOUNES, M.D.

Interventional Cardiology Physician in ALEXANDRIA, Louisiana. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
9K
Medicare Part D claims · 879 beneficiaries · Interventional Cardiology Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
80%
generic claims · 20% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
84.7957/100
▲ 2 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$1.6K
92 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

ALAA YOUNES, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 84.7957/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 9,141 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

84.7957/100
MIPS score · +2 vs avg
9K
Part D claims, 2023
80%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

ALAA YOUNES, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

85 45th percentile higher than 45% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). This entry sits in this band. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ALAA YOUNES, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about ALAA YOUNES, M.D.?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/07/2006

NPI 1336112861

Primary specialty

Interventional Cardiology Physician

Niche

3,382 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

9,141 206% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,984

MIPS final score

84.7957/100 1.6957000000000022% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Louisiana

How Interventional Cardiology Physician compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers

Louisiana providers

Interventional Cardiology Physician share within Louisiana

1. Interventional Cardiology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Interventional Cardiology Physician share within Louisiana

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ALAA YOUNES, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Interventional Cardiology Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
84.7957/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Interventional Cardiology Physician) — 84.7957/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%84.8%
MIPS final score (Interventional Cardiology Physician) — 84.7957/100 vs national avg 83.1

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

ALAA YOUNES, M.D. is a Interventional Cardiology Physician provider practicing in ALEXANDRIA, Louisiana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1336112861. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

ALAA YOUNES, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Interventional Cardiology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 3311 PRESCOTT RD, ALEXANDRIA, LA, 71301, with a listed phone of (318) 767-0960. NPI 1336112861 was issued on 02/07/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what YOUNES most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 9,141 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 879 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.4 million in drug spend, split 20% brand-name and 80% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 84.7957/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100, Cost 45.413), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Interventional Cardiology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,382 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 2,984 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

3311 PRESCOTT RD
ALEXANDRIA, LA 71301

Provider Details

NPI 1336112861
Specialty Interventional Cardiology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/07/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

84.7957
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality
45.413
Cost

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ALAA YOUNES, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

CHRISTUS TRINITY CLINIC
SHREVEPORT, LA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for ALAA YOUNES, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.6K

Largest payer

Edwards Lifesciences Corporation

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

ALAA YOUNES, M.D. — brand share 20.0%
Specialty average (est.)

20% brand-name claims vs 80% generic, on 9,141 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

9,141
Total Claims
$1.4M
Total Drug Cost
879
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
15,317
Total Day Supply
456,249
Brand vs Generic
20% brand / 80% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.3M
Generic Drug Cost
$129K
Antibiotic Claims
13

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.55
Gender Split
51% female / 49% male
Age Distribution
<65: 105, 65-74: 379, 75-84: 312, 85+: 83

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Metoprolol Succinate
941
Eliquis
Apixaban
903
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
870
Rosuvastatin Calcium
515
Entresto
Sacubitril/Valsartan
416
Furosemide
403
Atorvastatin Calcium
365
Nifedipine Er
Nifedipine
364
Potassium Chloride
353
Carvedilol
340

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Interventional Cardiology Physician Overview

How ALAA YOUNES, M.D. fits within the Interventional Cardiology Physician landscape nationally.

3,382
Interventional Cardiology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Interventional Cardiology Physician
2,984
Avg Claims per Provider

ALAA YOUNES, M.D.'s 9,141 claims are above the specialty average of 2,984.

Nearby Interventional Cardiology Physician Providers in Louisiana

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Louisiana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as YOUNES.

Compare Interventional Cardiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ALAA YOUNES, M.D.'s specialty?
ALAA YOUNES, M.D. specializes in Interventional Cardiology Physician and practices in ALEXANDRIA, Louisiana. Credentials: M.D..
How much does ALAA YOUNES, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ALAA YOUNES, M.D. wrote 9,141 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.4M in drug costs for 879 beneficiaries.
What is ALAA YOUNES, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
ALAA YOUNES, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 84.7957/100 (Quality: 100, Cost: 45.413). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is ALAA YOUNES, M.D. located?
ALAA YOUNES, M.D. is located at 3311 PRESCOTT RD, ALEXANDRIA, LA, 71301. Phone: (318) 767-0960.
What is ALAA YOUNES, M.D.'s NPI number?
ALAA YOUNES, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1336112861, issued on 02/07/2006.
Does ALAA YOUNES, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ALAA YOUNES, M.D.'s prescribing is 20% brand-name and 80% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.3M in brand drug costs.
How many Interventional Cardiology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 3,382 Interventional Cardiology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Interventional Cardiology Physician provider writes 2,984 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ALAA YOUNES, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ALAA YOUNES, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Metoprolol Succinate, Eliquis, Clopidogrel. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ALAA YOUNES, M.D. accept Medicare?
ALAA YOUNES, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 9,141 Part D claims and 879 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ALAA YOUNES, M.D.'s credentials?
ALAA YOUNES, M.D.'s NPI is 1336112861 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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