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2026 NPPES data Surgical Oncology Physician NPI 1396701793 MD
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Surgical Oncology Physician in Shreveport, 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 1,409 in Surgical Oncology 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
164
Medicare Part D claims · 141 beneficiaries · Surgical Oncology Physician avg: 97
MIPS score
14.3/100
▼ 69 pts below national avg 83.1 · Penalty band
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Kevin Marler, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 14.3/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 164 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 14.3/100
- MIPS score · -69 vs avg
- 164
- Part D claims, 2023
- 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.
Kevin Marler, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
14 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Kevin Marler, MD sits
This provider among surgical oncology physician peers
Across the 416 surgical oncology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Kevin Marler, MD writes more Part D claims than 84% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 1% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one surgical oncology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Kevin Marler, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Kevin Marler, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting - 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 Kevin Marler, MD?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Surgical Oncology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
164 69% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
14.3/100 68.8 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Louisiana
How Surgical Oncology Physician compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Kevin Marler, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Surgical Oncology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 14.3/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Surgical Oncology Physician) - 14.3/100 vs national avg 83.1
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).
Kevin Marler, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgical Oncology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 8001 YOUREE DRIVE, Shreveport, LA, 71115, with a listed phone of (318) 795-9100. NPI 1396701793 was issued on 04/25/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 164 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 141 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 86.0%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 14.3/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0, Cost 47.7), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Surgical Oncology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,409 enrolled providers across 50 states and an average of 97 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 | 1396701793 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Surgical Oncology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 04/25/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
14.3239
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
0
Quality
47.7464
Cost
Reporting: Individual
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
164
Total Claims
$1K
Total Drug Cost
141
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 172
- Total Day Supply
- 1,318
- Brand Drug Cost
- $0
- Generic Drug Cost
- $1K
- Opioid Claims
- 141 (86.0% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 12
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.26
- Gender Split
- 57% female / 43% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 11, 65-74: 71, 75-84: 45, 85+: 14
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 | 127 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Surgical Oncology Physician Overview
How Kevin Marler, MD fits within the Surgical Oncology Physician landscape nationally.
1,409
Surgical Oncology Physician Providers in US
50
States with Surgical Oncology Physician
97
Avg Claims per Provider
Kevin Marler, MD's 164 claims are above the specialty average of 97.
Nearby Surgical Oncology Physician Providers in Louisiana
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Louisiana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Marler.
Dr. Saad Al Awwad
MD
New Orleans, LA
Dr. Peter Bostick
MD
Baton Rouge, LA
Dr. Jason Breaux
MD
Lafayette, LA
Dr. Pui Cheng
MD
New Orleans, LA
Dr. Ashley Cooper
PA-C
Baton Rouge, LA
Compare Surgical Oncology 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 Surgical Oncology Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kevin Marler, MD's specialty? ▼
Kevin Marler, MD specializes in Surgical Oncology Physician and practices in Shreveport, Louisiana. Credentials: MD.
How much does Kevin Marler, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Kevin Marler, MD wrote 164 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1K in drug costs for 141 beneficiaries.
What is Kevin Marler, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Kevin Marler, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 14.3/100 (Quality: 0, Cost: 47.7). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Kevin Marler, MD located? ▼
Kevin Marler, MD is located at 8001 YOUREE DRIVE, Shreveport, LA, 71115. Phone: (318) 795-9100.
What is Kevin Marler, MD's NPI number? ▼
Kevin Marler, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396701793, issued on 04/25/2006.
Does Kevin Marler, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Kevin Marler, MD had 141 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 86.0%.
How many Surgical Oncology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,409 Surgical Oncology Physician providers across 50 states in the US. The average Surgical Oncology Physician provider writes 97 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Kevin Marler, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Kevin Marler, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Kevin Marler, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Kevin Marler, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 164 Part D claims and 141 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Kevin Marler, MD's credentials? ▼
Kevin Marler, MD's NPI is 1396701793 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
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.
- 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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