2026 NPPES data Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist NPI 1053589580 D.P.M.
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JOHN POURCIAU, D.P.M.

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist in LAKE CHARLES, 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
215
Medicare Part D claims · 112 beneficiaries · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist avg: 309
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$368.64
7 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: JOHN POURCIAU, D.P.M. is a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist ([object Object]) practicing in LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 215 claims across 112 beneficiaries — 5% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $368.64 across 7 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: JOHN POURCIAU, D.P.M. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 215 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

JOHN POURCIAU, D.P.M. at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/19/2008

NPI 1053589580

Primary specialty

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist

Mid-sized

8,920 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

215 30% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 309

MIPS final score

75/100 8.099999999999994% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Louisiana

How Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers

Louisiana providers

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist share within Louisiana

1. Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist share within Louisiana

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JOHN POURCIAU, D.P.M.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
75/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist) — 75/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist) — 75/100 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.

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JOHN POURCIAU, D.P.M. is a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider practicing in LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: D.P.M.. NPI: 1053589580. 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 POURCIAU, D.P.M. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider holding D.P.M. credentials at 1747 IMPERIAL BLVD, LAKE CHARLES, LA, 70605, with a listed phone of (337) 721-7236. NPI 1053589580 was issued on 02/19/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what POURCIAU 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 215 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 112 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $9K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 47.9%. 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 75/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 8,920 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 309 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

1747 IMPERIAL BLVD
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70605

Provider Details

NPI 1053589580
Specialty Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist
Credentials D.P.M.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/19/2008

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JOHN POURCIAU, D.P.M. 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.

CENTER FOR ORTHOPAEDICS AND SPINE LLC
LAKE CHARLES, 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 POURCIAU, D.P.M.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$369

Largest payer

Stryker Corporation

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 · Generic-heavy

JOHN POURCIAU, D.P.M. — brand share 5.0%
Specialty average (est.)

5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 215 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.

215
Total Claims
$9K
Total Drug Cost
112
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
234
Total Day Supply
3,346
Brand vs Generic
5% brand / 95% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$3K
Generic Drug Cost
$7K
Opioid Claims
103 (47.9% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
37

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.69
Gender Split
60% female / 40% 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
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
90
Diclofenac Sodium
23
Clindamycin Hcl
15
Gabapentin
13
Ciclopirox
12

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

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist Overview

How JOHN POURCIAU, D.P.M. fits within the Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist landscape nationally.

8,920
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist Providers in US
53
States with Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist
309
Avg Claims per Provider

JOHN POURCIAU, D.P.M.'s 215 claims are below the specialty average of 309.

Nearby Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist Providers in Louisiana

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

Compare Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOHN POURCIAU, D.P.M.'s specialty?
JOHN POURCIAU, D.P.M. specializes in Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist and practices in LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana. Credentials: D.P.M..
How much does JOHN POURCIAU, D.P.M. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOHN POURCIAU, D.P.M. wrote 215 Medicare Part D claims totaling $9K in drug costs for 112 beneficiaries.
What is JOHN POURCIAU, D.P.M.'s Medicare quality score?
JOHN POURCIAU, D.P.M. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JOHN POURCIAU, D.P.M. located?
JOHN POURCIAU, D.P.M. is located at 1747 IMPERIAL BLVD, LAKE CHARLES, LA, 70605. Phone: (337) 721-7236.
What is JOHN POURCIAU, D.P.M.'s NPI number?
JOHN POURCIAU, D.P.M.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053589580, issued on 02/19/2008.
Does JOHN POURCIAU, D.P.M. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOHN POURCIAU, D.P.M.'s prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $3K in brand drug costs.
Does JOHN POURCIAU, D.P.M. prescribe opioids?
Yes, JOHN POURCIAU, D.P.M. had 103 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 47.9%.
How many Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist providers are there in the US?
There are 8,920 Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist providers across 53 states in the US. The average Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider writes 309 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JOHN POURCIAU, D.P.M. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOHN POURCIAU, D.P.M.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Diclofenac Sodium, Clindamycin Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOHN POURCIAU, D.P.M. accept Medicare?
JOHN POURCIAU, D.P.M. appears in CMS Medicare data with 215 Part D claims and 112 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOHN POURCIAU, D.P.M.'s credentials?
JOHN POURCIAU, D.P.M.'s NPI is 1053589580 with credentials D.P.M.. 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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