NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1972690741 M.D.
Verify on CMS → Allen Spires, M.D.
Family Medicine Physician in Mer Rouge, Louisiana.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 147,760 in Family Medicine Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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We show these CMS records as-is - no composite score, no star rating, no editorial opinion layered on top.
Prescribing volume
25K
Medicare Part D claims · 910 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
15.7/100
▼ 68 pts below national avg 83.5 · Penalty band
Industry payments
$1.7K
67 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Allen Spires, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 15.7/100 - below the 83.5 national average - and filed 24,840 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 15.7/100
- MIPS score · -68 vs avg
- 25K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 86%
- 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.
CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1972690741 · Family Medicine Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MEGA · MIPS-LOW · RX-HEAVY · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-FINISH
- NPI-10 1972690741
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-MEGA 148K Family Medicine
- MIPS-LOW 15.7/100
- RX-HEAVY 25K claims
- BOOK-LIGHT 1,535 in Louisiana
- PHOTO-FINISH Kenneth Morris · ±0.0
MIPS final-score neighbourhood
Same-specialty nationwide peers by CMS final score, not geographic proximity
- Spires · this pr…
Spires · this provider
15.7 MIPS pts
- Dhirendra Kumar …
Dhirendra Kumar
15.7 MIPS pts
- John Brady · near
John Brady
15.7 MIPS pts
- Kenneth Morris ·…
Kenneth Morris
15.7 MIPS pts
- James Volpe · near
James Volpe
15.7 MIPS pts
What this shows Nearest measured MIPS peers for this NUCC specialty (2023 performance year).
Allen Spires, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.
16 ≥ 2nd percentile 2% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more measured providers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
The percentile is a conservative whole-score-point band: it counts only measured clinicians in lower score bands. A CMS MIPS metric is not a recommendation or a clinical-quality rating by PlainDoctor. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Allen Spires, M.D. sits
This provider among family medicine physician peers
Across the 21,266 family medicine physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Allen Spires, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 99% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 2% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Each dot is one family medicine physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Allen Spires, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Allen Spires, 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 Allen Spires, M.D.?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Family Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
24,840 7× vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
15.7/100 67.8 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Louisiana
How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Allen Spires, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Family Medicine Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 15.7/100
- vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1972690741 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Family Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 10/05/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
15.6893
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
15
Quality
15.631
Cost
Reporting: Individual
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Allen Spires, 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.
Sterlington Critical Access Hospital LLC
Bastrop, 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 Allen Spires, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$1.7K
Largest payer
ABBVIE INC.
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
Allen Spires, M.D. - brand share 13.0%
Family Medicine Physician average
13% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 24,840 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.
24,840
Total Claims
$2.0M
Total Drug Cost
910
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 32,922
- Total Day Supply
- 904,491
- Brand vs Generic
- 13% brand / 86% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $1.6M
- Generic Drug Cost
- $363K
- Opioid Claims
- 283 (1.1% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 517
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 68.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.42
- Gender Split
- 54% female / 46% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 248, 65-74: 395, 75-84: 182, 85+: 85
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Allen Spires, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
925 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
922 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
875 claims
- Potassium Chloride
Potassium Chloride
664 claims
- Furosemide
Furosemide
615 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
570 claims
- Metformin Hcl
Metformin Hcl
570 claims
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
556 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 925 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 922 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 875 |
| Potassium Chloride | 664 |
| Furosemide | 615 |
| Losartan Potassium | 570 |
| Metformin Hcl | 570 |
| Omeprazole | 556 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 527 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 491 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Family Medicine Physician Overview
How Allen Spires, M.D. fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.
147,760
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider
Allen Spires, M.D.'s 24,840 claims are above the specialty average of 3,418.
Nationwide Family Medicine Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Spires, both outside Louisiana so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar MIPS final score
Nearest same-specialty clinicians by CMS MIPS final score (15.7 here).
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Louisiana
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Louisiana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Spires.
One of 1,535 Family Medicine Physician providers enrolled in Louisiana, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Ubaid Abbasi
MD
Baton Rouge, LA
Dr. Lamia Abisamra
MD
Metairie, LA
Dr. Matthew Abraham
M.D.
Lafayette, LA
Dr. Ralph Abraham
MD
Rayville, LA
Dr. Steven Abramson
M.D.
Prairieville, LA
Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Allen Spires, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Allen Spires, M.D. specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in Mer Rouge, Louisiana. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Allen Spires, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Allen Spires, M.D. wrote 24,840 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2.0M in drug costs for 910 beneficiaries.
What is Allen Spires, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Allen Spires, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 15.7/100 (Quality: 15, Cost: 15.6). The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Allen Spires, M.D. located? ▼
Allen Spires, M.D. is located at 301 DAVENPORT AVENUE, Mer Rouge, LA, 71261. Phone: (318) 647-5008.
What is Allen Spires, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Allen Spires, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972690741, issued on 10/05/2006.
Does Allen Spires, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Allen Spires, M.D.'s prescribing is 13% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.6M in brand drug costs.
Does Allen Spires, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Allen Spires, M.D. had 283 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.1%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 147,760 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Allen Spires, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Allen Spires, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Allen Spires, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Allen Spires, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 24,840 Part D claims and 910 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Allen Spires, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Allen Spires, M.D.'s NPI is 1972690741 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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