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2026 NPPES data Surgery Physician NPI 1144286436 MD
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Surgery Physician in New Orleans, 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 36,191 in Surgery 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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Prescribing volume
338
Medicare Part D claims · 67 beneficiaries · Surgery Physician avg: 169
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$2.1K
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Ari Cohen, MD filed 338 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Surgery Physician in New Orleans, Louisiana, prescribing 85% generic.
- 338
- Part D claims, 2023
- 85%
- 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.
Ari Cohen, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
338 Top 43% higher than 57% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Ari Cohen, MD 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).
What does the federal data show about Ari Cohen, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Surgery Physician
Medicare Part D claims
338 100% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Louisiana
How Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers
Largest specialties in Louisiana (% of in-state providers)
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Surgery Physician. Verify directly:
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).
Ari Cohen, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1514 JEFFERSON HWY, New Orleans, LA, 70121, with a listed phone of (504) 842-4000. NPI 1144286436 was issued on 04/25/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Cohen 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 338 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 67 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $41K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 85% 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.
Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 36,191 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 169 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1144286436 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Surgery Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 04/25/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Ari Cohen, MD 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.
Ochsner Clinic LLC
New Orleans, 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 Ari Cohen, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$2.1K
Largest payer
Boston Scientific 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
Ari Cohen, MD - brand share 10.0%
Surgery Physician average
10% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 338 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.
338
Total Claims
$41K
Total Drug Cost
67
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 424
- Total Day Supply
- 11,885
- Brand vs Generic
- 10% brand / 85% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $24K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $16K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 37
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 61.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 6.33
- Gender Split
- 48% female / 52% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 32, 65-74: 33, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Ari Cohen, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Valganciclovir Hcl
Valganciclovir Hcl
36 claims
- Sulfamethoxazole-T…
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
32 claims
- Nifedipine Er
Nifedipine Er
23 claims
- Tacrolimus 14
Tacrolimus
14 claims
- Novolog Flexpen 13
Novolog Flexpen
13 claims
- Ursodiol 13
Ursodiol
13 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium 12
Atorvastatin Calcium
12 claims
- Carvedilol 12
Carvedilol
12 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Valganciclovir Hcl | 36 |
| Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim | 32 |
| Nifedipine Er Nifedipine | 23 |
| Tacrolimus | 14 |
| Novolog Flexpen Insulin Aspart | 13 |
| Ursodiol | 13 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 12 |
| Carvedilol | 12 |
| Furosemide | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Surgery Physician Overview
How Ari Cohen, MD fits within the Surgery Physician landscape nationally.
36,191
Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Surgery Physician
169
Avg Claims per Provider
Ari Cohen, MD's 338 claims are above the specialty average of 169.
Nearby Surgery Physician Providers in Louisiana
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Louisiana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Cohen.
Dr. Darryl Aguilar
MD
Alexandria, LA
Dr. Mohammad Al Efishat
M.D.
Baton Rouge, LA
Dr. Ghalia Al-Busayyes
MD
New Orleans, LA
Dr. Brent Allain
M.D.
Baton Rouge, LA
Dr. Joann Alley
M.D.
Monroe, LA
Compare Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Louisiana medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Surgery Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ari Cohen, MD's specialty? ▼
Ari Cohen, MD specializes in Surgery Physician and practices in New Orleans, Louisiana. Credentials: MD.
How much does Ari Cohen, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Ari Cohen, MD wrote 338 Medicare Part D claims totaling $41K in drug costs for 67 beneficiaries.
Where is Ari Cohen, MD located? ▼
Ari Cohen, MD is located at 1514 JEFFERSON HWY, New Orleans, LA, 70121. Phone: (504) 842-4000.
What is Ari Cohen, MD's NPI number? ▼
Ari Cohen, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144286436, issued on 04/25/2006.
Does Ari Cohen, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Ari Cohen, MD's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $24K in brand drug costs.
How many Surgery Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 36,191 Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Surgery Physician provider writes 169 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Ari Cohen, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Ari Cohen, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Valganciclovir Hcl, Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, Nifedipine Er. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Ari Cohen, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Ari Cohen, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 338 Part D claims and 67 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Ari Cohen, MD's credentials? ▼
Ari Cohen, MD's NPI is 1144286436 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.
- 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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