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2026 NPPES data Psychiatry Physician NPI 1265630685 M.D.
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Psychiatry Physician in New Orleans, 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 53,171 in Psychiatry 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 186 beneficiaries · Psychiatry Physician avg: 1K
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
John Wells, M.D. filed 3,430 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Psychiatry Physician in New Orleans, Louisiana.
- 3K
- Part D claims, 2023
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
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John Wells, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
3,430 Top 10% higher than 90% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
John Wells, 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).
What does the federal data show about John Wells, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Psychiatry Physician
Medicare Part D claims
3,430 230% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Louisiana
How Psychiatry 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 Psychiatry 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).
John Wells, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatry Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1542 TULANE AVE, New Orleans, LA, 70112, with a listed phone of (504) 568-6004. NPI 1265630685 was issued on 07/06/2007.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 3,430 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 186 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $450K in drug spend.
Psychiatry Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 53,171 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,038 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 | 1265630685 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Psychiatry Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/06/2007 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where John Wells, 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.
Louisiana State University School OF Medicine IN New Orleans Faculty G
New Orleans, 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.
3,430
Total Claims
$450K
Total Drug Cost
186
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 4,170
- Total Day Supply
- 122,803
- Generic Drug Cost
- $93K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 59.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.70
- Gender Split
- 58% female / 42% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 115, 65-74: 61, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What John Wells, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Xl
250 claims
- Quetiapine Fumarate
Quetiapine Fumarate
218 claims
- Duloxetine Hcl
Duloxetine Hcl
205 claims
- Clonazepam
Clonazepam
198 claims
- Fluoxetine Hcl
Fluoxetine Hcl
163 claims
- Trazodone Hcl
Trazodone Hcl
152 claims
- Mirtazapine
Mirtazapine
146 claims
- Aripiprazole
Aripiprazole
121 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Bupropion Xl Bupropion Hcl | 250 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 218 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 205 |
| Clonazepam | 198 |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 163 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 152 |
| Mirtazapine | 146 |
| Aripiprazole | 121 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 121 |
| Diazepam | 119 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Psychiatry Physician Overview
How John Wells, M.D. fits within the Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.
53,171
Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
56
States with Psychiatry Physician
1,038
Avg Claims per Provider
John Wells, M.D.'s 3,430 claims are above the specialty average of 1,038.
Nearby Psychiatry Physician Providers in Louisiana
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Louisiana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Wells.
Dr. Hossam Abou-Taleb
M.D.
Mandeville, LA
Dr. Ryan Adell
MD
New Orleans, LA
Dr. Muhammad Ahmed
MD
New Orleans, LA
Dr. Ashley Albarado
MD
Lafayette, LA
Dr. Nadejda Alekseeva
MD
Shreveport, LA
Compare Psychiatry 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 Psychiatry Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Wells, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
John Wells, M.D. specializes in Psychiatry Physician and practices in New Orleans, Louisiana. Credentials: M.D..
How much does John Wells, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, John Wells, M.D. wrote 3,430 Medicare Part D claims totaling $450K in drug costs for 186 beneficiaries.
Where is John Wells, M.D. located? ▼
John Wells, M.D. is located at 1542 TULANE AVE, New Orleans, LA, 70112. Phone: (504) 568-6004.
What is John Wells, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
John Wells, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265630685, issued on 07/06/2007.
How many Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 53,171 Psychiatry Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Psychiatry Physician provider writes 1,038 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does John Wells, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, John Wells, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Bupropion Xl, Quetiapine Fumarate, Duloxetine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does John Wells, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
John Wells, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,430 Part D claims and 186 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify John Wells, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
John Wells, M.D.'s NPI is 1265630685 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).
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