2026 NPPES data Surgical Physician Assistant NPI 1477073633 PA
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JAMES LOUTZENHISER, PA

Surgical Physician Assistant in ATLANTA, Georgia. 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
288
Medicare Part D claims · 97 beneficiaries · Surgical Physician Assistant avg: 316
Generic prescribing
58%
generic claims · 42% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$130.07
6 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

JAMES LOUTZENHISER, PA filed 288 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Surgical Physician Assistant in ATLANTA, Georgia, prescribing 58% generic.

288
Part D claims, 2023
58%
generic prescribing
$130.07
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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 LOUTZENHISER, PA's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

288 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 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

What does the federal data show about JAMES LOUTZENHISER, PA?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/20/2017

NPI 1477073633

Primary specialty

Surgical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

16,119 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

288 9% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 316

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Surgical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Surgical Physician Assistant share within Georgia

1. Surgical Physician Assistant42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Surgical Physician Assistant share within Georgia

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Surgical Physician Assistant) — 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 LOUTZENHISER, PA is a Surgical Physician Assistant provider practicing in ATLANTA, Georgia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA. NPI: 1477073633. 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 LOUTZENHISER, PA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgical Physician Assistant provider holding PA credentials at 980 JOHNSON FERRY RD STE 170, ATLANTA, GA, 30342, with a listed phone of (404) 300-2140. NPI 1477073633 was issued on 06/20/2017. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LOUTZENHISER 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 288 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 97 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $420K in drug spend, split 42% brand-name and 58% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.5%. 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.

Surgical Physician Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,119 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 316 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

980 JOHNSON FERRY RD STE 170
ATLANTA, GA 30342

Provider Details

NPI 1477073633
Specialty Surgical Physician Assistant
Credentials PA
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/20/2017

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JAMES LOUTZENHISER, PA 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.

NORTHSIDE SURGICAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES LLC
ATLANTA, GA
THE EMORY CLINIC INC
ATLANTA, GA

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 LOUTZENHISER, PA. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$130

Largest payer

AngioDynamics, 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 · Above average

JAMES LOUTZENHISER, PA — brand share 42.0%
Specialty average (est.)

42% brand-name claims vs 58% generic, on 288 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.

288
Total Claims
$420K
Total Drug Cost
97
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
366
Total Day Supply
7,964
Brand vs Generic
42% brand / 58% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$416K
Generic Drug Cost
$4K
Opioid Claims
13 (4.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
20

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.75
Gender Split
53% female / 47% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Creon
Lipase/Protease/Amylase
101
Pantoprazole Sodium
28
Ondansetron Hcl
18
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
13
Tramadol Hcl
13
Methocarbamol
12

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

Surgical Physician Assistant Overview

How JAMES LOUTZENHISER, PA fits within the Surgical Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

16,119
Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in US
54
States with Surgical Physician Assistant
316
Avg Claims per Provider

JAMES LOUTZENHISER, PA's 288 claims are below the specialty average of 316.

Nearby Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in Georgia

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

Compare Surgical Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JAMES LOUTZENHISER, PA's specialty?
JAMES LOUTZENHISER, PA specializes in Surgical Physician Assistant and practices in ATLANTA, Georgia. Credentials: PA.
How much does JAMES LOUTZENHISER, PA prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JAMES LOUTZENHISER, PA wrote 288 Medicare Part D claims totaling $420K in drug costs for 97 beneficiaries.
Where is JAMES LOUTZENHISER, PA located?
JAMES LOUTZENHISER, PA is located at 980 JOHNSON FERRY RD STE 170, ATLANTA, GA, 30342. Phone: (404) 300-2140.
What is JAMES LOUTZENHISER, PA's NPI number?
JAMES LOUTZENHISER, PA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477073633, issued on 06/20/2017.
Does JAMES LOUTZENHISER, PA prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JAMES LOUTZENHISER, PA's prescribing is 42% brand-name and 58% generic drugs by claim count, with $416K in brand drug costs.
Does JAMES LOUTZENHISER, PA prescribe opioids?
Yes, JAMES LOUTZENHISER, PA had 13 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.5%.
How many Surgical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 16,119 Surgical Physician Assistant providers across 54 states in the US. The average Surgical Physician Assistant provider writes 316 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JAMES LOUTZENHISER, PA prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JAMES LOUTZENHISER, PA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Creon, Pantoprazole Sodium, Ondansetron Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JAMES LOUTZENHISER, PA accept Medicare?
JAMES LOUTZENHISER, PA appears in CMS Medicare data with 288 Part D claims and 97 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JAMES LOUTZENHISER, PA's credentials?
JAMES LOUTZENHISER, PA's NPI is 1477073633 with credentials PA. 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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