2026 NPPES data Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician NPI 1063457554 M.D.
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ANTHONY PALAZZO, M.D.

Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician in BOGALUSA, 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
689
Medicare Part D claims · 61 beneficiaries · Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$80
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: ANTHONY PALAZZO, M.D. is a Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BOGALUSA, Louisiana with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 689 claims across 61 beneficiaries — 11% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $80 across 3 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: ANTHONY PALAZZO, M.D. filed 689 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across BOGALUSA, Louisiana. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

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

ANTHONY PALAZZO, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/18/2006

NPI 1063457554

Primary specialty

Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician

Niche

763 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

689 39% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,134

Specialty distribution in Louisiana

How Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers

Louisiana providers

Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician share within Louisiana

1. Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician share within Louisiana

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

ANTHONY PALAZZO, M.D. is a Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider practicing in BOGALUSA, Louisiana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1063457554. 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.

ANTHONY PALAZZO, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 405 AVENUE F, BOGALUSA, LA, 70427, with a listed phone of (985) 732-1568. NPI 1063457554 was issued on 06/18/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what PALAZZO 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 689 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 61 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $87K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% 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.

Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 763 enrolled providers across 48 states and an average of 1,134 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

405 AVENUE F
BOGALUSA, LA 70427

Provider Details

NPI 1063457554
Specialty Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/18/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ANTHONY PALAZZO, 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.

CLINICS OF THE SOUTHEAST LLC
BOGALUSA, 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 ANTHONY PALAZZO, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$80

Largest payer

Tris Pharma 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

ANTHONY PALAZZO, M.D. — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 689 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.

689
Total Claims
$87K
Total Drug Cost
61
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
765
Total Day Supply
18,745
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$39K
Generic Drug Cost
$47K
Antibiotic Claims
17

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
54.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.28
Gender Split
44% female / 56% male
Age Distribution
<65: 40, 65-74: 21, 75-84: 0, 85+: 0

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Buprenorphine-Naloxone
Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl
245
Suboxone
Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl
45
Gabapentin
37
Buprenorphine Hcl
27
Prednisone
20
Risperidone
20
Montelukast Sodium
17
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
16
Metformin Hcl Er
Metformin Hcl
14
Mirtazapine
13

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

Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Overview

How ANTHONY PALAZZO, M.D. fits within the Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

763
Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in US
48
States with Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
1,134
Avg Claims per Provider

ANTHONY PALAZZO, M.D.'s 689 claims are below the specialty average of 1,134.

Nearby Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in Louisiana

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

Compare Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ANTHONY PALAZZO, M.D.'s specialty?
ANTHONY PALAZZO, M.D. specializes in Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician and practices in BOGALUSA, Louisiana. Credentials: M.D..
How much does ANTHONY PALAZZO, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ANTHONY PALAZZO, M.D. wrote 689 Medicare Part D claims totaling $87K in drug costs for 61 beneficiaries.
Where is ANTHONY PALAZZO, M.D. located?
ANTHONY PALAZZO, M.D. is located at 405 AVENUE F, BOGALUSA, LA, 70427. Phone: (985) 732-1568.
What is ANTHONY PALAZZO, M.D.'s NPI number?
ANTHONY PALAZZO, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1063457554, issued on 06/18/2006.
Does ANTHONY PALAZZO, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ANTHONY PALAZZO, M.D.'s prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $39K in brand drug costs.
How many Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 763 Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers across 48 states in the US. The average Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider writes 1,134 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ANTHONY PALAZZO, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ANTHONY PALAZZO, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Buprenorphine-Naloxone, Suboxone, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ANTHONY PALAZZO, M.D. accept Medicare?
ANTHONY PALAZZO, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 689 Part D claims and 61 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ANTHONY PALAZZO, M.D.'s credentials?
ANTHONY PALAZZO, M.D.'s NPI is 1063457554 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.
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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