2026 NPPES data Dermatology Physician NPI 1063096139 MD
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JAMES FERRER, MD

Dermatology Physician in BATON ROUGE, 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
118
Medicare Part D claims · 43 beneficiaries · Dermatology Physician avg: 729
Generic prescribing
61%
generic claims · 39% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: JAMES FERRER, MD is a Dermatology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BATON ROUGE, Louisiana with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 118 claims across 43 beneficiaries — 39% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: JAMES FERRER, MD filed 118 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across BATON ROUGE, Louisiana. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

JAMES FERRER, 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).

JAMES FERRER, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/05/2021

NPI 1063096139

Primary specialty

Dermatology Physician

Mid-sized

14,610 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

118 84% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 729

Specialty distribution in Louisiana

How Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers

Louisiana providers

Dermatology Physician share within Louisiana

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Dermatology 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).

JAMES FERRER, MD is a Dermatology Physician provider practicing in BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1063096139. 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.

JAMES FERRER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 7855 JEFFERSON HWY, BATON ROUGE, LA, 70809, with a listed phone of (225) 214-3199. NPI 1063096139 was issued on 05/05/2021. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FERRER 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 118 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 43 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $334K in drug spend, split 39% brand-name and 61% 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.

Dermatology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 14,610 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 729 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

7855 JEFFERSON HWY
BATON ROUGE, LA 70809

Provider Details

NPI 1063096139
Specialty Dermatology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/05/2021

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JAMES FERRER, 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.

OUR LADY OF THE LAKE PHYSICIAN GROUP LLC
BATON ROUGE, 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).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

JAMES FERRER, MD — brand share 39.0%
Specialty average (est.)

39% brand-name claims vs 61% generic, on 118 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.

118
Total Claims
$334K
Total Drug Cost
43
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
137
Total Day Supply
3,712
Brand vs Generic
39% brand / 61% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$330K
Generic Drug Cost
$4K
Antibiotic Claims
11

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
64.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.70
Gender Split
56% female / 44% male
Age Distribution
<65: 15, 65-74: 22, 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.

Drug Claims
Triamcinolone Acetonide
15

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

Dermatology Physician Overview

How JAMES FERRER, MD fits within the Dermatology Physician landscape nationally.

14,610
Dermatology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Dermatology Physician
729
Avg Claims per Provider

JAMES FERRER, MD's 118 claims are below the specialty average of 729.

Nearby Dermatology Physician Providers in Louisiana

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JAMES FERRER, MD's specialty?
JAMES FERRER, MD specializes in Dermatology Physician and practices in BATON ROUGE, Louisiana. Credentials: MD.
How much does JAMES FERRER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JAMES FERRER, MD wrote 118 Medicare Part D claims totaling $334K in drug costs for 43 beneficiaries.
Where is JAMES FERRER, MD located?
JAMES FERRER, MD is located at 7855 JEFFERSON HWY, BATON ROUGE, LA, 70809. Phone: (225) 214-3199.
What is JAMES FERRER, MD's NPI number?
JAMES FERRER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1063096139, issued on 05/05/2021.
Does JAMES FERRER, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JAMES FERRER, MD's prescribing is 39% brand-name and 61% generic drugs by claim count, with $330K in brand drug costs.
How many Dermatology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 14,610 Dermatology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Dermatology Physician provider writes 729 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JAMES FERRER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JAMES FERRER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Triamcinolone Acetonide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JAMES FERRER, MD accept Medicare?
JAMES FERRER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 118 Part D claims and 43 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JAMES FERRER, MD's credentials?
JAMES FERRER, MD's NPI is 1063096139 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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