2026 NPPES data Emergency Medicine Physician NPI 1821287806 MD
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JUDE AGENDIA, MD

Emergency Medicine Physician 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
6K
Medicare Part D claims · 377 beneficiaries · Emergency Medicine Physician avg: 352
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
97.1038/100
▲ 14 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$696.42
21 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

JUDE AGENDIA, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 97.1038/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 5,615 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

97.1038/100
MIPS score · +14 vs avg
6K
Part D claims, 2023
89%
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.

JUDE AGENDIA, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

97 Top 15% higher than 85% 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)

JUDE AGENDIA, 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 JUDE AGENDIA, MD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/16/2007

NPI 1821287806

Primary specialty

Emergency Medicine Physician

High-volume

64,398 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

5,615 1495% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 352

MIPS final score

97.1038/100 14.003800000000012% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Louisiana

How Emergency Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers

Louisiana providers

Emergency Medicine Physician share within Louisiana

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JUDE AGENDIA, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Emergency Medicine Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
97.1038/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Emergency Medicine Physician) — 97.1038/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%97.1%
MIPS final score (Emergency Medicine Physician) — 97.1038/100 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).

JUDE AGENDIA, MD is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider practicing in LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1821287806. 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.

JUDE AGENDIA, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Emergency Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1000 WALTERS STREET, LAKE CHARLES, LA, 70607, with a listed phone of (337) 475-8429. NPI 1821287806 was issued on 10/16/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AGENDIA 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 5,615 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 377 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $463K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.4%. 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 97.1038/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 78.594), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Emergency Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 64,398 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 352 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

1000 WALTERS STREET
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70607

Provider Details

NPI 1821287806
Specialty Emergency Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/16/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

97.1038
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
78.594
Quality

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JUDE AGENDIA, 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.

KISATCHIE EMERGENCY GROUP LLC
LEESVILLE, 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 JUDE AGENDIA, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$696

Largest payer

Amgen 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

JUDE AGENDIA, MD — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 5,615 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.

5,615
Total Claims
$463K
Total Drug Cost
377
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
8,980
Total Day Supply
238,949
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$385K
Generic Drug Cost
$77K
Opioid Claims
245 (4.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
456

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
66.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.38
Gender Split
68% female / 32% male
Age Distribution
<65: 117, 65-74: 176, 75-84: 66, 85+: 18

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Gabapentin
176
Alprazolam
174
Amlodipine Besylate
151
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
138
Atorvastatin Calcium
135
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
131
Potassium Chloride
119
Azithromycin
112
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
108
Metformin Hcl
108

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

Emergency Medicine Physician Overview

How JUDE AGENDIA, MD fits within the Emergency Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

64,398
Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Emergency Medicine Physician
352
Avg Claims per Provider

JUDE AGENDIA, MD's 5,615 claims are above the specialty average of 352.

Nearby Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in Louisiana

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JUDE AGENDIA, MD's specialty?
JUDE AGENDIA, MD specializes in Emergency Medicine Physician and practices in LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana. Credentials: MD.
How much does JUDE AGENDIA, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JUDE AGENDIA, MD wrote 5,615 Medicare Part D claims totaling $463K in drug costs for 377 beneficiaries.
What is JUDE AGENDIA, MD's Medicare quality score?
JUDE AGENDIA, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 97.1038/100 (Quality: 78.594). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JUDE AGENDIA, MD located?
JUDE AGENDIA, MD is located at 1000 WALTERS STREET, LAKE CHARLES, LA, 70607. Phone: (337) 475-8429.
What is JUDE AGENDIA, MD's NPI number?
JUDE AGENDIA, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821287806, issued on 10/16/2007.
Does JUDE AGENDIA, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JUDE AGENDIA, MD's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $385K in brand drug costs.
Does JUDE AGENDIA, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, JUDE AGENDIA, MD had 245 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.4%.
How many Emergency Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 64,398 Emergency Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Emergency Medicine Physician provider writes 352 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JUDE AGENDIA, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JUDE AGENDIA, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Alprazolam, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JUDE AGENDIA, MD accept Medicare?
JUDE AGENDIA, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 5,615 Part D claims and 377 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JUDE AGENDIA, MD's credentials?
JUDE AGENDIA, MD's NPI is 1821287806 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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