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2026 NPPES data Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician NPI 1811994759 M.D.
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Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician in Lafayette, 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 673 in Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle 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
191
Medicare Part D claims · 74 beneficiaries · Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician avg: 218
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
0/100
▼ 83 pts below national avg 83.1 · Penalty band
Industry payments
$64.39
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Christopher Hebert, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 0/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 191 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 0/100
- MIPS score · -83 vs avg
- 191
- Part D claims, 2023
- 89%
- 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.
Christopher Hebert, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
0 0th percentile higher than 0% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored 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.
Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Christopher Hebert, M.D. sits
This provider among orthopaedic foot and ankle surgery physician peers
Across the 287 orthopaedic foot and ankle surgery physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Christopher Hebert, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 54% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 0% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one orthopaedic foot and ankle surgery physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Christopher Hebert, 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)
Christopher Hebert, 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 Christopher Hebert, M.D.?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician
Medicare Part D claims
191 12% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
0/100 83.1 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Louisiana
How Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Christopher Hebert, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 0/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician) - 0/100 vs national avg 83.1
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).
Christopher Hebert, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 108 RUE LOUIS XIV, Lafayette, LA, 70508, with a listed phone of (337) 235-8007. NPI 1811994759 was issued on 07/07/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 191 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 74 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $7K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 11.0%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 0/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 673 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 218 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 | 1811994759 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/07/2005 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
0
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
0
Quality
0
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Individual
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Christopher Hebert, 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.
Louisiana Orthopaedic Specialists LLC
Lafayette, 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 Christopher Hebert, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$64
Largest payer
Bioventus LLC
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
Christopher Hebert, M.D. - brand share 11.0%
Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician average
11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 191 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.
191
Total Claims
$7K
Total Drug Cost
74
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 195
- Total Day Supply
- 3,451
- Brand vs Generic
- 11% brand / 89% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $1K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $6K
- Opioid Claims
- 21 (11.0% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 34
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 69.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.94
- Gender Split
- 74% female / 26% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Christopher Hebert, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Meloxicam
Meloxicam
34 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
30 claims
- Sodium Chloride
Sodium Chloride
20 claims
- Diclofenac Sodium
Diclofenac Sodium
16 claims
- Mupirocin 13
Mupirocin
13 claims
- Vancomycin Hcl 12
Vancomycin Hcl
12 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 34 |
| Gabapentin | 30 |
| Sodium Chloride 0.9 % Sodium Chloride | 20 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 16 |
| Mupirocin | 13 |
| Vancomycin Hcl | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician Overview
How Christopher Hebert, M.D. fits within the Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician landscape nationally.
673
Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician Providers in US
51
States with Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician
218
Avg Claims per Provider
Christopher Hebert, M.D.'s 191 claims are below the specialty average of 218.
Nearby Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician Providers in Louisiana
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Louisiana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Hebert.
Dr. Phuoc Bui
DPM
Minden, LA
Dr. Grant Dona
M.D.
Monroe, LA
Dr. Paul Fenn
M.D.
Lafayette, LA
Dr. Lacey Giambelluca
MD
Thibodaux, LA
Dr. Mohamad Issa
MD
New Orleans, LA
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Christopher Hebert, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Christopher Hebert, M.D. specializes in Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician and practices in Lafayette, Louisiana. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Christopher Hebert, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Christopher Hebert, M.D. wrote 191 Medicare Part D claims totaling $7K in drug costs for 74 beneficiaries.
What is Christopher Hebert, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Christopher Hebert, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 0/100 (Quality: 0). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Christopher Hebert, M.D. located? ▼
Christopher Hebert, M.D. is located at 108 RUE LOUIS XIV, Lafayette, LA, 70508. Phone: (337) 235-8007.
What is Christopher Hebert, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Christopher Hebert, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1811994759, issued on 07/07/2005.
Does Christopher Hebert, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Christopher Hebert, M.D.'s prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $1K in brand drug costs.
Does Christopher Hebert, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Christopher Hebert, M.D. had 21 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 11.0%.
How many Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 673 Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician provider writes 218 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Christopher Hebert, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Christopher Hebert, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Meloxicam, Gabapentin, Sodium Chloride. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Christopher Hebert, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Christopher Hebert, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 191 Part D claims and 74 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Christopher Hebert, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Christopher Hebert, M.D.'s NPI is 1811994759 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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