2026 NPPES data Specialist NPI 1568557791 MD
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ALFRED COLFRY, MD

Specialist in METAIRIE, 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 651 beneficiaries · Specialist avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
0/100
▼ 83 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: ALFRED COLFRY, MD is a Specialist ([object Object]) practicing in METAIRIE, Louisiana with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 3K claims across 651 beneficiaries — 4% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 0/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: ALFRED COLFRY, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 0 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 2,716 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

ALFRED COLFRY, MD at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/04/2006

NPI 1568557791

Primary specialty

Specialist

High-volume

69,658 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,716 84% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,474

MIPS final score

0/100 83.1% pts

Penalty band band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Louisiana

How Specialist compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers

Louisiana providers

Specialist share within Louisiana

1. Specialist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Specialist share within Louisiana

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ALFRED COLFRY, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Specialist national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
0/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Specialist) — 0/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%0%
MIPS final score (Specialist) — 0/100 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.

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ALFRED COLFRY, MD is a Specialist provider practicing in METAIRIE, Louisiana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1568557791. 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.

ALFRED COLFRY, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Specialist provider holding MD credentials at 4224 HOUMA BLVD, METAIRIE, LA, 70006, with a listed phone of (504) 456-1746. NPI 1568557791 was issued on 10/04/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what COLFRY 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 2,716 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 651 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $89K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.8%. 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 0/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Specialist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 69,658 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,474 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

4224 HOUMA BLVD
METAIRIE, LA 70006

Provider Details

NPI 1568557791
Specialty Specialist
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/04/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

0
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
0
Quality

Reporting: Individual

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

ALFRED COLFRY, MD — brand share 4.0%
Specialty average (est.)

4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 2,716 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.

2,716
Total Claims
$89K
Total Drug Cost
651
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
5,909
Total Day Supply
158,100
Brand vs Generic
4% brand / 96% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$40K
Generic Drug Cost
$49K
Opioid Claims
75 (2.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
678

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
77.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.50
Gender Split
22% female / 78% male
Age Distribution
<65: 12, 65-74: 209, 75-84: 304, 85+: 126

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Tamsulosin Hcl
791
Finasteride
573
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
212
Cephalexin
160
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
82
Nitrofurantoin
Nitrofurantoin Macrocrystal
69
Alfuzosin Hcl Er
Alfuzosin Hcl
66
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
63
Methenamine Hippurate
55
Allopurinol
50

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

Specialist Overview

How ALFRED COLFRY, MD fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.

69,658
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,474
Avg Claims per Provider

ALFRED COLFRY, MD's 2,716 claims are above the specialty average of 1,474.

Nearby Specialist Providers in Louisiana

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

Compare Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ALFRED COLFRY, MD's specialty?
ALFRED COLFRY, MD specializes in Specialist and practices in METAIRIE, Louisiana. Credentials: MD.
How much does ALFRED COLFRY, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ALFRED COLFRY, MD wrote 2,716 Medicare Part D claims totaling $89K in drug costs for 651 beneficiaries.
What is ALFRED COLFRY, MD's Medicare quality score?
ALFRED COLFRY, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 0/100 (Quality: 0). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is ALFRED COLFRY, MD located?
ALFRED COLFRY, MD is located at 4224 HOUMA BLVD, METAIRIE, LA, 70006. Phone: (504) 456-1746.
What is ALFRED COLFRY, MD's NPI number?
ALFRED COLFRY, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568557791, issued on 10/04/2006.
Does ALFRED COLFRY, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ALFRED COLFRY, MD's prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $40K in brand drug costs.
Does ALFRED COLFRY, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, ALFRED COLFRY, MD had 75 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.8%.
How many Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 69,658 Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Specialist provider writes 1,474 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ALFRED COLFRY, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ALFRED COLFRY, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Tamsulosin Hcl, Finasteride, Ciprofloxacin Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ALFRED COLFRY, MD accept Medicare?
ALFRED COLFRY, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,716 Part D claims and 651 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ALFRED COLFRY, MD's credentials?
ALFRED COLFRY, MD's NPI is 1568557791 with credentials MD. 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.

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

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