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2026 NPPES data Surgery Physician NPI 1063510774 M.D.
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Surgery Physician in Bogalusa, Louisiana.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 36,191 in Surgery Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
32
Medicare Part D claims · 14 beneficiaries · Surgery Physician avg: 169
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Jayagopal Appurao, M.D. filed 32 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Surgery Physician in Bogalusa, Louisiana.
- 32
- Part D claims, 2023
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
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Jayagopal Appurao, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
32 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Jayagopal Appurao, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations - 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 Jayagopal Appurao, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Surgery Physician
Medicare Part D claims
32 81% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Louisiana
How Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Surgery Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Jayagopal Appurao, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 433 PLAZA ST STE 3A, Bogalusa, LA, 70427, with a listed phone of (985) 730-7030. NPI 1063510774 was issued on 09/20/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 32 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 14 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $316 in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 34.4%.
Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 36,191 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 169 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1063510774 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Surgery Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 09/20/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Jayagopal Appurao, 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.
Lallie Kemp Medical Ctr
Independence, LA
Our Lady OF The Angels Hospital Inc
Bogalusa, 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).
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
32
Total Claims
$316
Total Drug Cost
14
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 38
- Total Day Supply
- 541
- Brand Drug Cost
- $0
- Generic Drug Cost
- $316
- Opioid Claims
- 11 (34.4% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.08
Surgery Physician Overview
How Jayagopal Appurao, M.D. fits within the Surgery Physician landscape nationally.
36,191
Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Surgery Physician
169
Avg Claims per Provider
Jayagopal Appurao, M.D.'s 32 claims are below the specialty average of 169.
Nearby Surgery Physician Providers in Louisiana
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Louisiana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Appurao.
Dr. Darryl Aguilar
MD
Alexandria, LA
Dr. Mohammad Al Efishat
M.D.
Baton Rouge, LA
Dr. Ghalia Al-Busayyes
MD
New Orleans, LA
Dr. Brent Allain
M.D.
Baton Rouge, LA
Dr. Joann Alley
M.D.
Monroe, LA
Compare Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Louisiana medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Surgery Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jayagopal Appurao, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Jayagopal Appurao, M.D. specializes in Surgery Physician and practices in Bogalusa, Louisiana. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Jayagopal Appurao, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Jayagopal Appurao, M.D. wrote 32 Medicare Part D claims totaling $316 in drug costs for 14 beneficiaries.
Where is Jayagopal Appurao, M.D. located? ▼
Jayagopal Appurao, M.D. is located at 433 PLAZA ST STE 3A, Bogalusa, LA, 70427. Phone: (985) 730-7030.
What is Jayagopal Appurao, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Jayagopal Appurao, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1063510774, issued on 09/20/2006.
Does Jayagopal Appurao, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Jayagopal Appurao, M.D. had 11 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 34.4%.
How many Surgery Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 36,191 Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Surgery Physician provider writes 169 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does Jayagopal Appurao, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Jayagopal Appurao, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 32 Part D claims and 14 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Jayagopal Appurao, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Jayagopal Appurao, M.D.'s NPI is 1063510774 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
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