2026 NPPES data Hepatology Physician NPI 1356371231 MD
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JOHN GOSSERAND, MD

Hepatology Physician in ALEXANDRIA, 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 661 beneficiaries · Hepatology Physician avg: 803
Generic prescribing
77%
generic claims · 23% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$2.4K
170 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

JOHN GOSSERAND, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 2,974 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

100/100
MIPS score · +17 vs avg
3K
Part D claims, 2023
77%
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.

JOHN GOSSERAND, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

100 Top 7% higher than 93% 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%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. 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)

JOHN GOSSERAND, MD 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 JOHN GOSSERAND, MD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/04/2006

NPI 1356371231

Primary specialty

Hepatology Physician

Rare

281 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,974 270% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 803

MIPS final score

100/100 16.900000000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Louisiana

How Hepatology Physician compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers

Louisiana providers

Hepatology Physician share within Louisiana

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JOHN GOSSERAND, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Hepatology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
100/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

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

0%100%National avg83%99%
MIPS final score (Hepatology Physician) — 100/100 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).

JOHN GOSSERAND, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hepatology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 3311 PRESCOTT RD, ALEXANDRIA, LA, 71301, with a listed phone of (318) 448-5310. NPI 1356371231 was issued on 07/04/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GOSSERAND 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 2,974 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 661 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.7 million in drug spend, split 23% brand-name and 77% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.4%. 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 100/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 90.5633), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Hepatology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 281 enrolled providers across 36 states and an average of 803 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

3311 PRESCOTT RD
ALEXANDRIA, LA 71301

Provider Details

NPI 1356371231
Specialty Hepatology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/04/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

100
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
90.5633
Quality

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JOHN GOSSERAND, 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.

ALEXANDRIA GASTROINTESTINAL SPECIALISTS, LLC
ALEXANDRIA, 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 JOHN GOSSERAND, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$2.4K

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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 · Typical

JOHN GOSSERAND, MD — brand share 23.0%
Specialty average (est.)

23% brand-name claims vs 77% generic, on 2,974 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.

2,974
Total Claims
$1.7M
Total Drug Cost
661
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,089
Total Day Supply
108,803
Brand vs Generic
23% brand / 77% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.6M
Generic Drug Cost
$90K
Opioid Claims
41 (1.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
109

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.44
Gender Split
70% female / 30% male
Age Distribution
<65: 162, 65-74: 280, 75-84: 190, 85+: 29

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What JOHN GOSSERAND, MD 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
Pantoprazole Sodium
550
Dicyclomine Hcl
217
Diphenoxylate-Atropine
Diphenoxylate Hcl/Atropine
206
Omeprazole
193
Linzess
Linaclotide
139
Colestipol Hcl
138
Famotidine
101
Sucralfate
79
Trulance
Plecanatide
67
Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron
64

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

Hepatology Physician Overview

How JOHN GOSSERAND, MD fits within the Hepatology Physician landscape nationally.

281
Hepatology Physician Providers in US
36
States with Hepatology Physician
803
Avg Claims per Provider

JOHN GOSSERAND, MD's 2,974 claims are above the specialty average of 803.

Nearby Hepatology Physician Providers in Louisiana

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOHN GOSSERAND, MD's specialty?
JOHN GOSSERAND, MD specializes in Hepatology Physician and practices in ALEXANDRIA, Louisiana. Credentials: MD.
How much does JOHN GOSSERAND, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOHN GOSSERAND, MD wrote 2,974 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.7M in drug costs for 661 beneficiaries.
What is JOHN GOSSERAND, MD's Medicare quality score?
JOHN GOSSERAND, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100 (Quality: 90.5633). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JOHN GOSSERAND, MD located?
JOHN GOSSERAND, MD is located at 3311 PRESCOTT RD, ALEXANDRIA, LA, 71301. Phone: (318) 448-5310.
What is JOHN GOSSERAND, MD's NPI number?
JOHN GOSSERAND, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356371231, issued on 07/04/2006.
Does JOHN GOSSERAND, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOHN GOSSERAND, MD's prescribing is 23% brand-name and 77% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.6M in brand drug costs.
Does JOHN GOSSERAND, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, JOHN GOSSERAND, MD had 41 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.4%.
How many Hepatology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 281 Hepatology Physician providers across 36 states in the US. The average Hepatology Physician provider writes 803 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JOHN GOSSERAND, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOHN GOSSERAND, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Pantoprazole Sodium, Dicyclomine Hcl, Diphenoxylate-Atropine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOHN GOSSERAND, MD accept Medicare?
JOHN GOSSERAND, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,974 Part D claims and 661 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOHN GOSSERAND, MD's credentials?
JOHN GOSSERAND, MD's NPI is 1356371231 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.
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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