2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1760438196 M.D.
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JOHN ANDAZOLA, M.D.

Family Medicine Physician in LAS CRUCES, New Mexico. 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
354
Medicare Part D claims · 28 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: JOHN ANDAZOLA, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in LAS CRUCES, New Mexico with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 354 claims across 28 beneficiaries — 11% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: JOHN ANDAZOLA, M.D. filed 354 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across LAS CRUCES, New Mexico. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

JOHN ANDAZOLA, M.D. 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).

JOHN ANDAZOLA, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/26/2006

NPI 1760438196

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

354 90% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

Specialty distribution in New Mexico

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among New Mexico providers

New Mexico providers

Family Medicine Physician share within New Mexico

1. Family Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Family Medicine Physician share within New Mexico

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

JOHN ANDAZOLA, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider practicing in LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1760438196. 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.

JOHN ANDAZOLA, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 575 S ALAMEDA BLVD, LAS CRUCES, NM, 88005, with a listed phone of (575) 528-6400. NPI 1760438196 was issued on 05/26/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ANDAZOLA 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 354 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 28 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $48K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 12.7%. 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.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

575 S ALAMEDA BLVD
LAS CRUCES, NM 88005

Provider Details

NPI 1760438196
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/26/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JOHN ANDAZOLA, 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.

LA CLINICA DE FAMILIA INCORPORATED
LAS CRUCES, NM

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 · Typical

JOHN ANDAZOLA, M.D. — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 354 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.

354
Total Claims
$48K
Total Drug Cost
28
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
720
Total Day Supply
21,228
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$39K
Generic Drug Cost
$9K
Opioid Claims
45 (12.7% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.65

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
17
Amlodipine Besylate
14
Clonazepam
14
Furosemide
14
Levothyroxine Sodium
14
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
14
Allopurinol
13
Famotidine
13
Potassium Chloride
13
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
12

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

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How JOHN ANDAZOLA, M.D. fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

JOHN ANDAZOLA, M.D.'s 354 claims are below the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in New Mexico

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Mexico, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as ANDAZOLA.

Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOHN ANDAZOLA, M.D.'s specialty?
JOHN ANDAZOLA, M.D. specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in LAS CRUCES, New Mexico. Credentials: M.D..
How much does JOHN ANDAZOLA, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOHN ANDAZOLA, M.D. wrote 354 Medicare Part D claims totaling $48K in drug costs for 28 beneficiaries.
Where is JOHN ANDAZOLA, M.D. located?
JOHN ANDAZOLA, M.D. is located at 575 S ALAMEDA BLVD, LAS CRUCES, NM, 88005. Phone: (575) 528-6400.
What is JOHN ANDAZOLA, M.D.'s NPI number?
JOHN ANDAZOLA, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1760438196, issued on 05/26/2006.
Does JOHN ANDAZOLA, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOHN ANDAZOLA, M.D.'s prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $39K in brand drug costs.
Does JOHN ANDAZOLA, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, JOHN ANDAZOLA, M.D. had 45 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 12.7%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JOHN ANDAZOLA, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOHN ANDAZOLA, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Clonazepam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOHN ANDAZOLA, M.D. accept Medicare?
JOHN ANDAZOLA, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 354 Part D claims and 28 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOHN ANDAZOLA, M.D.'s credentials?
JOHN ANDAZOLA, M.D.'s NPI is 1760438196 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.
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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