NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1033375795 PA
Verify on CMS → Charles Culpepper, PA
Physician Assistant in Bossier City, 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 149,975 in Physician Assistant, 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.
Federal data, no proprietary rating.
We show these CMS records as-is - no composite score, no star rating, no editorial opinion layered on top.
Prescribing volume
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 351 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$366.79
17 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
Charles Culpepper, PA filed 1,520 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physician Assistant in Bossier City, Louisiana, prescribing 89% generic.
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 89%
- generic prescribing
- $366.79
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
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.
Charles Culpepper, PA's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,520 Top 19% higher than 81% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. 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.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Charles Culpepper, PA?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Physician Assistant
Medicare Part D claims
1,520 92% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Louisiana
How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Louisiana 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 Physician Assistant. Verify directly:
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).
Charles Culpepper, PA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA credentials at 1518 DOCTORS DR, Bossier City, LA, 71111, with a listed phone of (318) 746-1094. NPI 1033375795 was issued on 08/01/2008.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,520 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 351 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $111K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count.
Physician Assistant is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 149,975 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 790 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 | 1033375795 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Physician Assistant |
| Credentials | PA |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 08/01/2008 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Charles Culpepper, PA 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.
Nocona Hospital District
Nocona, TX
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 Charles Culpepper, PA. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$367
Largest payer
Corcept Therapeutics
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
Charles Culpepper, PA - brand share 10.0%
Physician Assistant average
10% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 1,520 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.
1,520
Total Claims
$111K
Total Drug Cost
351
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 2,800
- Total Day Supply
- 76,073
- Brand vs Generic
- 10% brand / 89% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $83K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $26K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 203
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.02
- Gender Split
- 54% female / 46% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 45, 65-74: 159, 75-84: 112, 85+: 35
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Charles Culpepper, PA prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
55 claims
- Amoxicillin-Clavul…
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
49 claims
- Pantoprazole Sodium
Pantoprazole Sodium
49 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
45 claims
- Metformin Hcl
Metformin Hcl
43 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
42 claims
- Azithromycin
Azithromycin
39 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
37 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Lisinopril | 55 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 49 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 49 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 45 |
| Metformin Hcl | 43 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 42 |
| Azithromycin | 39 |
| Gabapentin | 37 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 32 |
| Methylprednisolone | 31 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Physician Assistant Overview
How Charles Culpepper, PA fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.
149,975
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider
Charles Culpepper, PA's 1,520 claims are above the specialty average of 790.
Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Louisiana
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Louisiana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Culpepper.
Dr. Emery Aaron
PA-C
Ruston, LA
Dr. Joseph Abel
PA
Covington, LA
Dr. Natalie Abshier
PA
Baton Rouge, LA
Dr. Sarah Abukhader
PA-C
Gretna, LA
Dr. Noell Ackel
PA
Baton Rouge, LA
Compare Physician Assistant 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 Physician Assistant peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
Medicare Part D and MIPS figures describe practice patterns in federal programs only, they are not quality ratings, and PlainDoctor does not rate, rank, or recommend providers.
Healthcare Guides
Learn more about finding, verifying, and understanding healthcare providers.
How to Find a Doctor
Step-by-step guide to choosing a provider
Verify Credentials
Check NPI, board certification & license status
Medical Specialties Explained
Who treats what and how specialties differ
Understanding Medicare Claims Data
What prescribing data reveals about a provider
In-Network vs Out-of-Network
How insurance networks affect your costs
Telehealth Guide
Virtual care options and coverage in 2026
Explore Louisiana
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charles Culpepper, PA's specialty? ▼
Charles Culpepper, PA specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in Bossier City, Louisiana. Credentials: PA.
How much does Charles Culpepper, PA prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Charles Culpepper, PA wrote 1,520 Medicare Part D claims totaling $111K in drug costs for 351 beneficiaries.
Where is Charles Culpepper, PA located? ▼
Charles Culpepper, PA is located at 1518 DOCTORS DR, Bossier City, LA, 71111. Phone: (318) 746-1094.
What is Charles Culpepper, PA's NPI number? ▼
Charles Culpepper, PA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1033375795, issued on 08/01/2008.
Does Charles Culpepper, PA prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Charles Culpepper, PA's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $83K in brand drug costs.
How many Physician Assistant providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 149,975 Physician Assistant providers across 56 states in the US. The average Physician Assistant provider writes 790 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Charles Culpepper, PA prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Charles Culpepper, PA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Lisinopril, Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, Pantoprazole Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Charles Culpepper, PA accept Medicare? ▼
Charles Culpepper, PA appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,520 Part D claims and 351 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Charles Culpepper, PA's credentials? ▼
Charles Culpepper, PA's NPI is 1033375795 with credentials PA. 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.
- 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).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.