NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Specialist NPI 1316056419 M.D.
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Specialist 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 69,567 in Specialist, 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 159 beneficiaries · Specialist avg: 2K
What the federal data shows
Dwight McKenna, M.D. filed 1,128 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Specialist in New Orleans, Louisiana.
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2024
- ≥77th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Dwight McKenna, M.D.
Bare NPI registry listing — limited federal enrichment beyond basic enumeration. Verify all credentials with official sources.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1316056419), first enumerated 08/30/2006.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 1,128 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Not in federal data
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Compare McKenna with other Specialist providers
Same primary specialty, same federal CMS NPPES roster.
Also enrolled in Louisiana
- Dr. Fadi Abou-Issa, MD Houma, LA
- Dr. Tamer Acikalin, M.D. Marrero, LA
- Elsie Adams, MSW New Orleans, LA
- Dr. Deborah Adcock, M.D. Shreveport, LA
- Dr. Iqbal Ahmad, M.D. Baton Rouge, LA
- Dr. Safeer Ahmad, M.D. Slidell, LA
Other specialties in New Orleans: Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program (1,814) · Mental Health Counselor (850) · Case Manager/Care Coordinator (767) · Clinical Social Worker (631)
CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1316056419 · Specialist
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MEGA · RX-MID · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1316056419
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-MEGA 70K Specialist
- RX-MID 1,128
- BOOK-LIGHT 704 in Louisiana
- PHOTO-ENUM Thomas Harris, M.D. · 2006
Dwight McKenna, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,128 ≥ 77th percentile 77% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
What does the federal data show about Dwight McKenna, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Specialist
Medicare Part D claims
1,128 26% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Louisiana
How Specialist compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1316056419 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Specialist |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 08/30/2006 |
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2024.
1,128
Total Claims
$105K
Total Drug Cost
159
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 2,452.7
- Total Day Supply
- 69,541
- Generic Drug Cost
- $8K
- Opioid Claims
- 14 (1.2% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 95
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.06
- Gender Split
- 44% female / 56% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 20, 65-74: 74, 75-84: 54, 85+: 11
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Dwight McKenna, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
98 claims
- Alprazolam
Alprazolam
60 claims
- Metformin Hcl
Metformin Hcl
44 claims
- Lisinopril 36
Lisinopril
36 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium 35
Atorvastatin Calcium
35 claims
- Hydrochlorothiazide 35
Hydrochlorothiazide
35 claims
- Amoxicillin 31
Amoxicillin
31 claims
- Prednisone 29
Prednisone
29 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 98 |
| Alprazolam | 60 |
| Metformin Hcl | 44 |
| Lisinopril | 36 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 35 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 35 |
| Amoxicillin | 31 |
| Prednisone | 29 |
| Hydrocortisone | 28 |
| Simvastatin | 27 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Specialist Overview
How Dwight McKenna, M.D. fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.
69,567
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,524
Avg Claims per Provider
Dwight McKenna, M.D.'s 1,128 claims are below the specialty average of 1,524.
Nationwide Specialist peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for McKenna, both outside Louisiana so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Specialist Providers in Louisiana
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Louisiana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as McKenna.
One of 704 Specialist providers enrolled in Louisiana, 11 are shown on this page.
Dr. Richard Airhart
M.D.
Metairie, LA
Dr. Robert Alexander
M.D.
Houma, LA
Dr. Lacie Alfonso
M.D.
Baton Rouge, LA
Dr. Raghavarao Alla
M.D.
Pineville, LA
Jonnika Allen
Harvey, LA
Compare Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dwight McKenna, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Dwight McKenna, M.D. specializes in Specialist and practices in New Orleans, Louisiana. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Dwight McKenna, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Dwight McKenna, M.D. wrote 1,128 Medicare Part D claims totaling $105K in drug costs for 159 beneficiaries.
Where is Dwight McKenna, M.D. located? ▼
Dwight McKenna, M.D. is located at 1827 GENTILLY BLVD, New Orleans, LA, 70119. Phone: (504) 943-1923.
What is Dwight McKenna, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Dwight McKenna, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316056419, issued on 08/30/2006.
Does Dwight McKenna, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Dwight McKenna, M.D. had 14 opioid claims in 2024 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.2%.
How many Specialist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 69,567 Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Specialist provider writes 1,524 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Dwight McKenna, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dwight McKenna, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Alprazolam, Metformin Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Dwight McKenna, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Dwight McKenna, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,128 Part D claims and 159 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Dwight McKenna, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Dwight McKenna, M.D.'s NPI is 1316056419 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.
- 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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