2026 NPPES data Interventional Pain Medicine Physician NPI 1700800828 M.D.
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KEVIN MARTINEZ, M.D.

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician in METAIRIE, 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
576
Medicare Part D claims · 90 beneficiaries · Interventional Pain Medicine Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
97%
generic claims · 3% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$214.27
6 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: KEVIN MARTINEZ, M.D. is a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in METAIRIE, Louisiana with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 576 claims across 90 beneficiaries — 3% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $214.27 across 6 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: KEVIN MARTINEZ, M.D. filed 576 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across METAIRIE, Louisiana. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

KEVIN MARTINEZ, 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).

KEVIN MARTINEZ, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/26/2006

NPI 1700800828

Primary specialty

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician

Niche

1,528 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

576 74% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,197

Specialty distribution in Louisiana

How Interventional Pain Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers

Louisiana providers

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician share within Louisiana

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Interventional Pain Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Interventional Pain Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Interventional Pain Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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 MARTINEZ, M.D. is a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider practicing in METAIRIE, Louisiana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1700800828. 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.

KEVIN MARTINEZ, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 3798 VETERANS MEMORIAL BLVD STE 510, METAIRIE, LA, 70002, with a listed phone of (504) 454-0141. NPI 1700800828 was issued on 07/26/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MARTINEZ 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 576 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 90 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $21K in drug spend, split 3% brand-name and 97% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 63.5%. 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.

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,528 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 2,197 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

3798 VETERANS MEMORIAL BLVD STE 510
METAIRIE, LA 70002

Provider Details

NPI 1700800828
Specialty Interventional Pain Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/26/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KEVIN MARTINEZ, 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.

SOUTHERN BRAIN AND SPINE
METAIRIE, 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 KEVIN MARTINEZ, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$214

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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

KEVIN MARTINEZ, M.D. — brand share 3.0%
Specialty average (est.)

3% brand-name claims vs 97% generic, on 576 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.

576
Total Claims
$21K
Total Drug Cost
90
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
598
Total Day Supply
16,355
Brand vs Generic
3% brand / 97% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$5K
Generic Drug Cost
$15K
Opioid Claims
366 (63.5% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.40
Gender Split
57% female / 43% 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
146
Gabapentin
89
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
72
Tramadol Hcl
58
Fentanyl
22
Methadone Hcl
20
Pregabalin
16
Methylprednisolone
15
Xtampza Er
Oxycodone Myristate
13
Buprenorphine
12

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

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Overview

How KEVIN MARTINEZ, M.D. fits within the Interventional Pain Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

1,528
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Providers in US
53
States with Interventional Pain Medicine Physician
2,197
Avg Claims per Provider

KEVIN MARTINEZ, M.D.'s 576 claims are below the specialty average of 2,197.

Nearby Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Providers in Louisiana

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

Compare Interventional Pain Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KEVIN MARTINEZ, M.D.'s specialty?
KEVIN MARTINEZ, M.D. specializes in Interventional Pain Medicine Physician and practices in METAIRIE, Louisiana. Credentials: M.D..
How much does KEVIN MARTINEZ, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KEVIN MARTINEZ, M.D. wrote 576 Medicare Part D claims totaling $21K in drug costs for 90 beneficiaries.
Where is KEVIN MARTINEZ, M.D. located?
KEVIN MARTINEZ, M.D. is located at 3798 VETERANS MEMORIAL BLVD STE 510, METAIRIE, LA, 70002. Phone: (504) 454-0141.
What is KEVIN MARTINEZ, M.D.'s NPI number?
KEVIN MARTINEZ, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700800828, issued on 07/26/2006.
Does KEVIN MARTINEZ, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KEVIN MARTINEZ, M.D.'s prescribing is 3% brand-name and 97% generic drugs by claim count, with $5K in brand drug costs.
Does KEVIN MARTINEZ, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, KEVIN MARTINEZ, M.D. had 366 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 63.5%.
How many Interventional Pain Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,528 Interventional Pain Medicine Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider writes 2,197 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KEVIN MARTINEZ, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KEVIN MARTINEZ, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Gabapentin, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KEVIN MARTINEZ, M.D. accept Medicare?
KEVIN MARTINEZ, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 576 Part D claims and 90 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KEVIN MARTINEZ, M.D.'s credentials?
KEVIN MARTINEZ, M.D.'s NPI is 1700800828 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

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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