2026 NPPES data Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician NPI 1396745089 M.D.
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HARRY ROACH, M.D.

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in METAIRIE, 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
828
Medicare Part D claims · 233 beneficiaries · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician avg: 128
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$211.11
7 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

HARRY ROACH, M.D. filed 828 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in METAIRIE, Louisiana, prescribing 96% generic.

828
Part D claims, 2023
96%
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.

HARRY ROACH, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

828 Top 27% higher than 73% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). This entry sits in this band. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

HARRY ROACH, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 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 HARRY ROACH, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/26/2005

NPI 1396745089

Primary specialty

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician

Mid-sized

5,062 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

828 547% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 128

Specialty distribution in Louisiana

How Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers

Louisiana providers

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician share within Louisiana

1. Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician share within Louisiana

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician) — 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).

HARRY ROACH, M.D. is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider practicing in METAIRIE, Louisiana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1396745089. 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.

HARRY ROACH, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 4228 HOUMA BLVD STE 130, METAIRIE, LA, 70006, with a listed phone of (504) 454-2222. NPI 1396745089 was issued on 07/26/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ROACH 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 828 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 233 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $41K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 9.9%. 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.

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 5,062 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 128 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

4228 HOUMA BLVD STE 130
METAIRIE, LA 70006

Provider Details

NPI 1396745089
Specialty Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/26/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where HARRY ROACH, 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.

EAST JEFFERSON PHYSICIANS GROUP LLC
METAIRIE, 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 HARRY ROACH, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$211

Largest payer

Silk Road Medical, Inc.

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 · Generic-heavy

HARRY ROACH, M.D. — brand share 4.0%
Specialty average (est.)

4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 828 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.

828
Total Claims
$41K
Total Drug Cost
233
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,753
Total Day Supply
48,763
Brand vs Generic
4% brand / 96% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$25K
Generic Drug Cost
$16K
Opioid Claims
82 (9.9% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
57

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.67
Gender Split
46% female / 54% male
Age Distribution
<65: 26, 65-74: 74, 75-84: 106, 85+: 27

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Cilostazol
148
Furosemide
62
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
57
Spironolactone
56
Triamcinolone Acetonide
41
Bumetanide
36
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
31
Pentoxifylline
31
Potassium Chloride
31
Gabapentin
29

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

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician Overview

How HARRY ROACH, M.D. fits within the Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician landscape nationally.

5,062
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician Providers in US
52
States with Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician
128
Avg Claims per Provider

HARRY ROACH, M.D.'s 828 claims are above the specialty average of 128.

Nearby Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician Providers in Louisiana

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

Compare Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HARRY ROACH, M.D.'s specialty?
HARRY ROACH, M.D. specializes in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician and practices in METAIRIE, Louisiana. Credentials: M.D..
How much does HARRY ROACH, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, HARRY ROACH, M.D. wrote 828 Medicare Part D claims totaling $41K in drug costs for 233 beneficiaries.
Where is HARRY ROACH, M.D. located?
HARRY ROACH, M.D. is located at 4228 HOUMA BLVD STE 130, METAIRIE, LA, 70006. Phone: (504) 454-2222.
What is HARRY ROACH, M.D.'s NPI number?
HARRY ROACH, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396745089, issued on 07/26/2005.
Does HARRY ROACH, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
HARRY ROACH, M.D.'s prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $25K in brand drug costs.
Does HARRY ROACH, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, HARRY ROACH, M.D. had 82 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 9.9%.
How many Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 5,062 Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider writes 128 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does HARRY ROACH, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, HARRY ROACH, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Cilostazol, Furosemide, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does HARRY ROACH, M.D. accept Medicare?
HARRY ROACH, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 828 Part D claims and 233 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify HARRY ROACH, M.D.'s credentials?
HARRY ROACH, M.D.'s NPI is 1396745089 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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