2026 NPPES data Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician NPI 1578092870 MD
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HUNTER SIMPSON, MD

Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician in NEW ORLEANS, 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 502 beneficiaries · Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$332.68
14 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

HUNTER SIMPSON, MD filed 4,434 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician in NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, prescribing 95% generic.

4K
Part D claims, 2023
95%
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.

HUNTER SIMPSON, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

4,434 Top 7% higher than 93% 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%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. 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)

HUNTER SIMPSON, MD 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 HUNTER SIMPSON, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/08/2017

NPI 1578092870

Primary specialty

Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician

Niche

4,020 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

4,434 168% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,657

Specialty distribution in Louisiana

How Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers

Louisiana providers

Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician share within Louisiana

1. Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician share within Louisiana

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) 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).

HUNTER SIMPSON, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2801 NAPOLEON AVE FL 2, NEW ORLEANS, LA, 70115, with a listed phone of (504) 300-9020. NPI 1578092870 was issued on 06/08/2017. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SIMPSON 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 4,434 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 502 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $401K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 58.0%. 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.

Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 4,020 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 1,657 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

2801 NAPOLEON AVE FL 2
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70115

Provider Details

NPI 1578092870
Specialty Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/08/2017

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where HUNTER SIMPSON, MD 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.

OCHSNER CLINIC LLC
NEW ORLEANS, 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 HUNTER SIMPSON, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$333

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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

HUNTER SIMPSON, MD — brand share 5.0%
Specialty average (est.)

5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 4,434 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.

4,434
Total Claims
$401K
Total Drug Cost
502
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,538
Total Day Supply
126,542
Brand vs Generic
5% brand / 95% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$201K
Generic Drug Cost
$199K
Opioid Claims
2,573 (58.0% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
63.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.83
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male
Age Distribution
<65: 236, 65-74: 204, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What HUNTER SIMPSON, 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
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
799
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
668
Oxycodone Hcl
487
Gabapentin
452
Pregabalin
290
Tramadol Hcl
242
Tizanidine Hcl
176
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
124
Diclofenac Sodium
102
Morphine Sulfate Er
Morphine Sulfate
94

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

Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician Overview

How HUNTER SIMPSON, MD fits within the Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician landscape nationally.

4,020
Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician Providers in US
53
States with Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician
1,657
Avg Claims per Provider

HUNTER SIMPSON, MD's 4,434 claims are above the specialty average of 1,657.

Nearby Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician Providers in Louisiana

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

Compare Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HUNTER SIMPSON, MD's specialty?
HUNTER SIMPSON, MD specializes in Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician and practices in NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana. Credentials: MD.
How much does HUNTER SIMPSON, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, HUNTER SIMPSON, MD wrote 4,434 Medicare Part D claims totaling $401K in drug costs for 502 beneficiaries.
Where is HUNTER SIMPSON, MD located?
HUNTER SIMPSON, MD is located at 2801 NAPOLEON AVE FL 2, NEW ORLEANS, LA, 70115. Phone: (504) 300-9020.
What is HUNTER SIMPSON, MD's NPI number?
HUNTER SIMPSON, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578092870, issued on 06/08/2017.
Does HUNTER SIMPSON, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
HUNTER SIMPSON, MD's prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $201K in brand drug costs.
Does HUNTER SIMPSON, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, HUNTER SIMPSON, MD had 2,573 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 58.0%.
How many Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 4,020 Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician provider writes 1,657 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does HUNTER SIMPSON, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, HUNTER SIMPSON, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Oxycodone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does HUNTER SIMPSON, MD accept Medicare?
HUNTER SIMPSON, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,434 Part D claims and 502 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify HUNTER SIMPSON, MD's credentials?
HUNTER SIMPSON, MD's NPI is 1578092870 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.
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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