2026 NPPES data Specialist NPI 1740261650 M. D.
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GAVIN CHICO, M. D.

Specialist in COUSHATTA, 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
17K
Medicare Part D claims · 651 beneficiaries · Specialist avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$379.07
16 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: GAVIN CHICO, M. D. is a Specialist ([object Object]) practicing in COUSHATTA, Louisiana with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 17K claims across 651 beneficiaries — 13% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $379.07 across 16 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: GAVIN CHICO, M. D. filed 17,214 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across COUSHATTA, Louisiana. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

GAVIN CHICO, M. D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/08/2005

NPI 1740261650

Primary specialty

Specialist

High-volume

69,658 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

17,214 1068% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,474

Specialty distribution in Louisiana

How Specialist compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers

Louisiana providers

Specialist share within Louisiana

1. Specialist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Specialist share within Louisiana

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Specialist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Specialist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Specialist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Specialist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

GAVIN CHICO, M. D. is a Specialist provider practicing in COUSHATTA, Louisiana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M. D.. NPI: 1740261650. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

GAVIN CHICO, M. D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Specialist provider holding M. D. credentials at 1633 MARVEL ST, COUSHATTA, LA, 71019, with a listed phone of (318) 932-2081. NPI 1740261650 was issued on 11/08/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CHICO 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 17,214 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 651 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.4 million in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.1%. 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.

Specialist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 69,658 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,474 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

1633 MARVEL ST
COUSHATTA, LA 71019

Provider Details

NPI 1740261650
Specialty Specialist
Credentials M. D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/08/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where GAVIN CHICO, 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.

CHRISTUS HEALTH CENTRAL LOUISIANA
COUSHATTA, LA
CHRISTUS HEALTH WEST CENTRAL LOUISIANA
COUSHATTA, LA
COUSHATTA ER PHYSICIANS
COUSHATTA, 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 GAVIN CHICO, M. D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$379

Largest payer

Melinta Therapeutics, 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

GAVIN CHICO, M. D. — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 17,214 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.

17,214
Total Claims
$1.4M
Total Drug Cost
651
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
23,572
Total Day Supply
644,542
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.2M
Generic Drug Cost
$270K
Opioid Claims
181 (1.1% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
540

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.56
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male
Age Distribution
<65: 159, 65-74: 278, 75-84: 155, 85+: 59

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
684
Amlodipine Besylate
582
Gabapentin
567
Levothyroxine Sodium
533
Omeprazole
439
Lisinopril
415
Furosemide
411
Losartan Potassium
387
Potassium Chloride
379
Quetiapine Fumarate
334

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

Specialist Overview

How GAVIN CHICO, M. D. fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.

69,658
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,474
Avg Claims per Provider

GAVIN CHICO, M. D.'s 17,214 claims are above the specialty average of 1,474.

Nearby Specialist Providers in Louisiana

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

Compare Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GAVIN CHICO, M. D.'s specialty?
GAVIN CHICO, M. D. specializes in Specialist and practices in COUSHATTA, Louisiana. Credentials: M. D..
How much does GAVIN CHICO, M. D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, GAVIN CHICO, M. D. wrote 17,214 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.4M in drug costs for 651 beneficiaries.
Where is GAVIN CHICO, M. D. located?
GAVIN CHICO, M. D. is located at 1633 MARVEL ST, COUSHATTA, LA, 71019. Phone: (318) 932-2081.
What is GAVIN CHICO, M. D.'s NPI number?
GAVIN CHICO, M. D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740261650, issued on 11/08/2005.
Does GAVIN CHICO, M. D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
GAVIN CHICO, M. D.'s prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.2M in brand drug costs.
Does GAVIN CHICO, M. D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, GAVIN CHICO, M. D. had 181 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.1%.
How many Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 69,658 Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Specialist provider writes 1,474 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does GAVIN CHICO, M. D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, GAVIN CHICO, M. D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does GAVIN CHICO, M. D. accept Medicare?
GAVIN CHICO, M. D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 17,214 Part D claims and 651 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify GAVIN CHICO, M. D.'s credentials?
GAVIN CHICO, M. D.'s NPI is 1740261650 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

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).

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