2026 NPPES data Cardiovascular Disease Physician NPI 1649236381 MD
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FREDERICK KUSHNER, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Physician in MARRERO, Louisiana. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 211 beneficiaries · Cardiovascular Disease Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
82%
generic claims · 18% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
96.9086/100
▲ 14 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$10.0K
18 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

FREDERICK KUSHNER, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 96.9086/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,776 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

96.9086/100
MIPS score · +14 vs avg
2K
Part D claims, 2023
82%
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.

FREDERICK KUSHNER, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

97 Top 17% higher than 83% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

FREDERICK KUSHNER, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — 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 FREDERICK KUSHNER, MD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/21/2006

NPI 1649236381

Primary specialty

Cardiovascular Disease Physician

Mid-sized

24,795 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,776 41% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,033

MIPS final score

96.9086/100 13.808600000000013% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Louisiana

How Cardiovascular Disease Physician compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers

Louisiana providers

Cardiovascular Disease Physician share within Louisiana

1. Cardiovascular Disease Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Cardiovascular Disease Physician share within Louisiana

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

FREDERICK KUSHNER, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Cardiovascular Disease Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
96.9086/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Cardiovascular Disease Physician) — 96.9086/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%96.9%
MIPS final score (Cardiovascular Disease Physician) — 96.9086/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

FREDERICK KUSHNER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1111 MEDICAL CENTER BLVD, MARRERO, LA, 70072, with a listed phone of (504) 349-6800. NPI 1649236381 was issued on 04/21/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KUSHNER 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 1,776 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 211 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $267K in drug spend, split 18% brand-name and 82% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 96.9086/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 77.779), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Cardiovascular Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 24,795 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 3,033 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

1111 MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
MARRERO, LA 70072

Provider Details

NPI 1649236381
Specialty Cardiovascular Disease Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/21/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

96.9086
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
77.779
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

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 FREDERICK KUSHNER, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$10.0K

Largest payer

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP

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

FREDERICK KUSHNER, MD — brand share 18.0%
Specialty average (est.)

18% brand-name claims vs 82% generic, on 1,776 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.

1,776
Total Claims
$267K
Total Drug Cost
211
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,119
Total Day Supply
122,896
Brand vs Generic
18% brand / 82% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$243K
Generic Drug Cost
$24K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.33
Gender Split
53% female / 47% male
Age Distribution
<65: 16, 65-74: 80, 75-84: 81, 85+: 34

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What FREDERICK KUSHNER, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Metoprolol Succinate
187
Atorvastatin Calcium
150
Eliquis
Apixaban
146
Rosuvastatin Calcium
136
Amlodipine Besylate
116
Metoprolol Tartrate
84
Ezetimibe
62
Furosemide
52
Losartan Potassium
52
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
43

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Cardiovascular Disease Physician Overview

How FREDERICK KUSHNER, MD fits within the Cardiovascular Disease Physician landscape nationally.

24,795
Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in US
54
States with Cardiovascular Disease Physician
3,033
Avg Claims per Provider

FREDERICK KUSHNER, MD's 1,776 claims are below the specialty average of 3,033.

Nearby Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in Louisiana

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Louisiana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as KUSHNER.

Compare Cardiovascular Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FREDERICK KUSHNER, MD's specialty?
FREDERICK KUSHNER, MD specializes in Cardiovascular Disease Physician and practices in MARRERO, Louisiana. Credentials: MD.
How much does FREDERICK KUSHNER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, FREDERICK KUSHNER, MD wrote 1,776 Medicare Part D claims totaling $267K in drug costs for 211 beneficiaries.
What is FREDERICK KUSHNER, MD's Medicare quality score?
FREDERICK KUSHNER, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 96.9086/100 (Quality: 77.779). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is FREDERICK KUSHNER, MD located?
FREDERICK KUSHNER, MD is located at 1111 MEDICAL CENTER BLVD, MARRERO, LA, 70072. Phone: (504) 349-6800.
What is FREDERICK KUSHNER, MD's NPI number?
FREDERICK KUSHNER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649236381, issued on 04/21/2006.
Does FREDERICK KUSHNER, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
FREDERICK KUSHNER, MD's prescribing is 18% brand-name and 82% generic drugs by claim count, with $243K in brand drug costs.
How many Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 24,795 Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider writes 3,033 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does FREDERICK KUSHNER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, FREDERICK KUSHNER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Metoprolol Succinate, Atorvastatin Calcium, Eliquis. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does FREDERICK KUSHNER, MD accept Medicare?
FREDERICK KUSHNER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,776 Part D claims and 211 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify FREDERICK KUSHNER, MD's credentials?
FREDERICK KUSHNER, MD's NPI is 1649236381 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.
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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