NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1306004841 M.D.
Verify on CMS → Chad Dugas, M.D.
Internal Medicine Physician in Thibodaux, 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 174,792 in Internal 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
6K
Medicare Part D claims · 572 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
83.3/100
▼ 0 pts below national avg 83.5 · Above neutral
Industry payments
$2.5K
40 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Chad Dugas, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 83.3/100 - below the 83.5 national average - and filed 5,817 Medicare Part D claims in 2024.
- 83.3/100
- MIPS score · 0 vs avg
- 6K
- Part D claims, 2024
- 87%
- 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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Chad Dugas, M.D.
Federal records show an active NPI with both Medicare prescribing volume and a measured CMS quality score — objective registry data, not patient reviews.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1306004841), first enumerated 05/31/2008.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 5,817 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
CMS quality reporting (MIPS)
Reported a CMS MIPS final score of 83.3/100 in the Quality Payment Program — a federal quality measure, not a patient review.
Source: CMS Quality Payment Program
- Reported
Board certification signal
Heuristic suggests board-certified status based on ABMS-eligible specialty taxonomy plus active CMS participation signals — not a direct ABMS verification.
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
1 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliation on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Reported
Industry payment transparency
$2.5K in reported industry payments (40 transfers) in 2024 under the federal Sunshine Act — disclosed transfers of value, not a quality rating.
Source: CMS Open Payments
- Not in federal data
Individual sanction lookup
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Source: State medical board / FSMB
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Compare Dugas with other Internal Medicine Physician providers
Same primary specialty, same federal CMS NPPES roster.
Also enrolled in Louisiana
- Dr. Alfred Abaunza, M.D. New Orleans, LA
- Mokhtar Abdallah Baton Rouge, LA
- Dr. David Abdehou, MD Shreveport, LA
- Dr. Mazin Abdelghany, MD Covington, LA
- Dr. Youssef Abdelmalek, M.D Alexandria, LA
- Dr. Mary Abell, M.D. New Orleans, LA
Other specialties in Thibodaux: Case Manager/Care Coordinator (301) · Mental Health Counselor (61) · Speech-Language Pathologist (54) · Professional Counselor (51)
CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1306004841 · Internal Medicine Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-MEGA · MIPS-INLINE · RX-MID · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-FINISH
- NPI-10 1306004841
- ENUM-MID 2008
- TAX-MEGA 175K Internal Medicine
- MIPS-INLINE 83.3/100
- RX-MID 5,817
- BOOK-LIGHT 1,870 in Louisiana
- PHOTO-FINISH Carla Alessandra Ape… · ±0.0
MIPS final-score neighbourhood
Same-specialty nationwide peers by CMS final score, not geographic proximity
- Dugas · this pro…
Dugas · this provider
83.3 MIPS pts
- Adam Balinger, M…
Adam Balinger, M.D., M.H.A.
83.3 MIPS pts
- Omar Bibi, MD, M…
Omar Bibi, MD, MBA
83.3 MIPS pts
- Max Garoutte, M.…
Max Garoutte, M.D.
83.3 MIPS pts
- Carla Alessandra…
Carla Alessandra Apezzato, M.D.
83.3 MIPS pts
What this shows Nearest measured MIPS peers for this NUCC specialty (2023 performance year).
Chad Dugas, 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.
83 ≥ 39th percentile 39% 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 Chad Dugas, M.D. sits
This provider among internal medicine physician peers
Across the 34,612 internal medicine physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Chad Dugas, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 84% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 38% - 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 internal medicine physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Chad Dugas, 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)
Chad Dugas, 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 Chad Dugas, M.D.?
Near national averagePrimary specialty
Internal Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
5,817 109% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
83.3/100 0.2 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Louisiana
How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Chad Dugas, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Internal Medicine Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 83.3/100
- 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 | 1306004841 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Internal Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 05/31/2008 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
83.3223
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
82.7782
Quality
59.0587
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Chad Dugas, 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.
Thibodaux Regional Network Development Corporation
Thibodaux, 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 Chad Dugas, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$2.5K
Largest payer
Penumbra, 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
Chad Dugas, M.D. - brand share 13.0%
Internal Medicine Physician average
13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 5,817 2024 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 2024.
5,817
Total Claims
$676K
Total Drug Cost
572
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 12,870.333
- Total Day Supply
- 383,173
- Brand vs Generic
- 13% brand / 87% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $586K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $90K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.18
- Gender Split
- 53% female / 47% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 23, 65-74: 304, 75-84: 208, 85+: 37
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Chad Dugas, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Rosuvastatin Calcium
Rosuvastatin Calcium
459 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
415 claims
- Telmisartan
Telmisartan
287 claims
- Eliquis
Eliquis
282 claims
- Ezetimibe
Ezetimibe
270 claims
- Carvedilol
Carvedilol
258 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
251 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
250 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 459 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 415 |
| Telmisartan | 287 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 282 |
| Ezetimibe | 270 |
| Carvedilol | 258 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 251 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 250 |
| Olmesartan Medoxomil | 238 |
| Clopidogrel Clopidogrel Bisulfate | 200 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Internal Medicine Physician Overview
How Chad Dugas, M.D. fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.
174,792
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,785
Avg Claims per Provider
Chad Dugas, M.D.'s 5,817 claims are above the specialty average of 2,785.
Nationwide Internal Medicine Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Dugas, both outside Louisiana so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar MIPS final score
Nearest same-specialty clinicians by CMS MIPS final score (83.3 here).
Same NPPES enumeration year (2008)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Louisiana
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Louisiana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Dugas.
One of 1,870 Internal Medicine Physician providers enrolled in Louisiana, 11 are shown on this page.
Dr. Halim Abou-Faycal
MD
Shreveport, LA
Dr. Niksad Abraham
MD
Gonzales, LA
Dr. Shaun Abraham
M.D.
Baton Rouge, LA
Dr. Shema Abraham
M.D
Lafayette, LA
Dr. Adrian Abreo
M.D.
Shreveport, LA
Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chad Dugas, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Chad Dugas, M.D. specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in Thibodaux, Louisiana. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Chad Dugas, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Chad Dugas, M.D. wrote 5,817 Medicare Part D claims totaling $676K in drug costs for 572 beneficiaries.
What is Chad Dugas, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Chad Dugas, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 83.3/100 (Quality: 82.8, Cost: 59.1). 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 Chad Dugas, M.D. located? ▼
Chad Dugas, M.D. is located at 602 N ACADIA RD STE 101, Thibodaux, LA, 70301. Phone: (985) 493-4993.
What is Chad Dugas, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Chad Dugas, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1306004841, issued on 05/31/2008.
Does Chad Dugas, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Chad Dugas, M.D.'s prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $586K in brand drug costs.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 174,792 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,785 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Chad Dugas, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Chad Dugas, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Rosuvastatin Calcium, Atorvastatin Calcium, Telmisartan. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Chad Dugas, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Chad Dugas, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 5,817 Part D claims and 572 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Chad Dugas, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Chad Dugas, M.D.'s NPI is 1306004841 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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