2026 NPPES data Specialist NPI 1851350151 MD
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JOSEPH BOZZELLE, MD

Specialist in LAFAYETTE, 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
8K
Medicare Part D claims · 452 beneficiaries · Specialist avg: 1K
Industry payments
$338.2
8 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: JOSEPH BOZZELLE, MD is a Specialist ([object Object]) practicing in LAFAYETTE, Louisiana with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 8K claims across 452 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $338.2 across 8 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: JOSEPH BOZZELLE, MD filed 7,597 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across LAFAYETTE, Louisiana. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

JOSEPH BOZZELLE, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/23/2006

NPI 1851350151

Primary specialty

Specialist

High-volume

69,658 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

7,597 415% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,474

Specialty distribution in Louisiana

How Specialist compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers

Louisiana providers

Specialist share within Louisiana

1. Specialist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Specialist share within Louisiana

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Specialist (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Specialist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Specialist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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JOSEPH BOZZELLE, MD is a Specialist provider practicing in LAFAYETTE, Louisiana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1851350151. 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.

JOSEPH BOZZELLE, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Specialist provider holding MD credentials at 501 W. ST. MARY BLVD, LAFAYETTE, LA, 70506, with a listed phone of (337) 233-8887. NPI 1851350151 was issued on 03/23/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BOZZELLE 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 7,597 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 452 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $481K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 54.2%. 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.

Specialist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 69,658 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,474 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

501 W. ST. MARY BLVD
LAFAYETTE, LA 70506

Provider Details

NPI 1851350151
Specialty Specialist
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/23/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JOSEPH BOZZELLE, 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.

SHIPS MEDICAL, LLC
OPELOUSAS, 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 JOSEPH BOZZELLE, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$338

Largest payer

Boston Scientific 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

7,597
Total Claims
$481K
Total Drug Cost
452
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
7,836
Total Day Supply
192,869
Generic Drug Cost
$127K
Opioid Claims
4,120 (54.2% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
11

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
66.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.73
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male
Age Distribution
<65: 179, 65-74: 175, 75-84: 78, 85+: 20

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Tramadol Hcl
1,586
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
1,215
Gabapentin
659
Acetaminophen-Codeine
Acetaminophen With Codeine
637
Tizanidine Hcl
364
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
343
Diclofenac Sodium
273
Meloxicam
256
Pregabalin
236
Tramadol Hcl Er
Tramadol Hcl
206

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

Specialist Overview

How JOSEPH BOZZELLE, MD fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.

69,658
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,474
Avg Claims per Provider

JOSEPH BOZZELLE, MD's 7,597 claims are above the specialty average of 1,474.

Nearby Specialist Providers in Louisiana

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

Compare Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOSEPH BOZZELLE, MD's specialty?
JOSEPH BOZZELLE, MD specializes in Specialist and practices in LAFAYETTE, Louisiana. Credentials: MD.
How much does JOSEPH BOZZELLE, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOSEPH BOZZELLE, MD wrote 7,597 Medicare Part D claims totaling $481K in drug costs for 452 beneficiaries.
Where is JOSEPH BOZZELLE, MD located?
JOSEPH BOZZELLE, MD is located at 501 W. ST. MARY BLVD, LAFAYETTE, LA, 70506. Phone: (337) 233-8887.
What is JOSEPH BOZZELLE, MD's NPI number?
JOSEPH BOZZELLE, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851350151, issued on 03/23/2006.
Does JOSEPH BOZZELLE, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, JOSEPH BOZZELLE, MD had 4,120 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 54.2%.
How many Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 69,658 Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Specialist provider writes 1,474 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JOSEPH BOZZELLE, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOSEPH BOZZELLE, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Tramadol Hcl, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOSEPH BOZZELLE, MD accept Medicare?
JOSEPH BOZZELLE, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 7,597 Part D claims and 452 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOSEPH BOZZELLE, MD's credentials?
JOSEPH BOZZELLE, MD's NPI is 1851350151 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.
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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