2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1972589448 M.D.
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JAMES CONNOLLY, M.D.

Otolaryngology Physician in MANDEVILLE, 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 401 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology Physician avg: 509
Generic prescribing
97%
generic claims · 3% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$300.95
16 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

JAMES CONNOLLY, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,391 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

75/100
MIPS score · -8 vs avg
1K
Part D claims, 2023
97%
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.

JAMES CONNOLLY, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

75 15th percentile higher than 15% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. 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)

JAMES CONNOLLY, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 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 JAMES CONNOLLY, M.D.?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/16/2005

NPI 1972589448

Primary specialty

Otolaryngology Physician

Mid-sized

10,895 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,391 173% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 509

MIPS final score

75/100 8.099999999999994% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Louisiana

How Otolaryngology Physician compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers

Louisiana providers

Otolaryngology Physician share within Louisiana

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JAMES CONNOLLY, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Otolaryngology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
75/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Otolaryngology Physician) — 75/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%75%
MIPS final score (Otolaryngology Physician) — 75/100 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).

JAMES CONNOLLY, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otolaryngology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1420 N CAUSEWAY BLVD, MANDEVILLE, LA, 70471, with a listed phone of (985) 327-5905. NPI 1972589448 was issued on 12/16/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CONNOLLY 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 1,391 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 401 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $62K in drug spend, split 3% brand-name and 97% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.5%. 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 75/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

Otolaryngology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,895 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 509 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

1420 N CAUSEWAY BLVD
MANDEVILLE, LA 70471

Provider Details

NPI 1972589448
Specialty Otolaryngology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/16/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JAMES CONNOLLY, 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.

SOUTH LOUISIANA ENT, FACIAL PLASTIC AND HAIR RESTORATION, APMC
MANDEVILLE, 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 JAMES CONNOLLY, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$301

Largest payer

GlaxoSmithKline, 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 · Generic-heavy

JAMES CONNOLLY, M.D. — brand share 3.0%
Specialty average (est.)

3% brand-name claims vs 97% generic, on 1,391 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.

1,391
Total Claims
$62K
Total Drug Cost
401
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,058
Total Day Supply
47,578
Brand vs Generic
3% brand / 97% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$31K
Generic Drug Cost
$32K
Opioid Claims
49 (3.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
317

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.22
Gender Split
55% female / 45% male
Age Distribution
<65: 33, 65-74: 219, 75-84: 127, 85+: 22

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What JAMES CONNOLLY, M.D. 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
Montelukast Sodium
277
Azelastine Hcl
210
Ipratropium Bromide
132
Doxycycline Hyclate
86
Methylprednisolone
68
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
54
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
47
Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron
44
Cephalexin
34
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
34

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

Otolaryngology Physician Overview

How JAMES CONNOLLY, M.D. fits within the Otolaryngology Physician landscape nationally.

10,895
Otolaryngology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Otolaryngology Physician
509
Avg Claims per Provider

JAMES CONNOLLY, M.D.'s 1,391 claims are above the specialty average of 509.

Nearby Otolaryngology Physician Providers in Louisiana

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

Compare Otolaryngology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JAMES CONNOLLY, M.D.'s specialty?
JAMES CONNOLLY, M.D. specializes in Otolaryngology Physician and practices in MANDEVILLE, Louisiana. Credentials: M.D..
How much does JAMES CONNOLLY, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JAMES CONNOLLY, M.D. wrote 1,391 Medicare Part D claims totaling $62K in drug costs for 401 beneficiaries.
What is JAMES CONNOLLY, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
JAMES CONNOLLY, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JAMES CONNOLLY, M.D. located?
JAMES CONNOLLY, M.D. is located at 1420 N CAUSEWAY BLVD, MANDEVILLE, LA, 70471. Phone: (985) 327-5905.
What is JAMES CONNOLLY, M.D.'s NPI number?
JAMES CONNOLLY, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972589448, issued on 12/16/2005.
Does JAMES CONNOLLY, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JAMES CONNOLLY, M.D.'s prescribing is 3% brand-name and 97% generic drugs by claim count, with $31K in brand drug costs.
Does JAMES CONNOLLY, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, JAMES CONNOLLY, M.D. had 49 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.5%.
How many Otolaryngology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,895 Otolaryngology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Otolaryngology Physician provider writes 509 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JAMES CONNOLLY, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JAMES CONNOLLY, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Montelukast Sodium, Azelastine Hcl, Ipratropium Bromide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JAMES CONNOLLY, M.D. accept Medicare?
JAMES CONNOLLY, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,391 Part D claims and 401 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JAMES CONNOLLY, M.D.'s credentials?
JAMES CONNOLLY, M.D.'s NPI is 1972589448 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.
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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