2026 NPPES data Surgery Physician NPI 1518192343 M.D.
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LUIS BATLLE, M.D.

Surgery Physician in CLEARWATER, Florida. 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
12K
Medicare Part D claims · 930 beneficiaries · Surgery Physician avg: 169
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
98.0774/100
▲ 15 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$6.4K
81 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: LUIS BATLLE, M.D. is a Surgery Physician ([object Object]) practicing in CLEARWATER, Florida with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 12K claims across 930 beneficiaries — 7% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 98.0774/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $6.4K across 81 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: LUIS BATLLE, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 98.0774 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 12,361 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

LUIS BATLLE, M.D. 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).

LUIS BATLLE, M.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/22/2009

NPI 1518192343

Primary specialty

Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

36,191 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

12,361 7214% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 169

MIPS final score

98.0774/100 14.977400000000003% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Florida

How Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Florida providers

Florida providers

Surgery Physician share within Florida

1. Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Surgery Physician share within Florida

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

LUIS BATLLE, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Surgery Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
98.0774/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Surgery Physician) — 98.0774/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%98.1%
MIPS final score (Surgery Physician) — 98.0774/100 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).

LUIS BATLLE, M.D. is a Surgery Physician provider practicing in CLEARWATER, Florida, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1518192343. 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.

LUIS BATLLE, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2250 DREW ST, CLEARWATER, FL, 33765, with a listed phone of (727) 797-7463. NPI 1518192343 was issued on 05/22/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BATLLE 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 12,361 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 930 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $957K in drug spend, split 7% brand-name and 93% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 64.3%. 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 98.0774/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 88.4107), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 36,191 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 169 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

2250 DREW ST
CLEARWATER, FL 33765

Provider Details

NPI 1518192343
Specialty Surgery Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/22/2009

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

98.0774
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
88.4107
Quality

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LUIS BATLLE, 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.

SPINECARE ASSOCIATES, LLC
CLEARWATER, FL

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 LUIS BATLLE, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$6.4K

Largest payer

SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS 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.

License & disciplinary context — Florida FLDOH 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~75K Florida medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to LUIS BATLLE, M.D.. To verify LUIS BATLLE, M.D.'s current license status, search the FLDOH public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

480
Total board actions, Florida 2023
Across 467 cases
6.40
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Florida statewide rate
monetary fine
Most common action type
138 cases

FLDOH publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Florida disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

LUIS BATLLE, M.D. — brand share 7.0%
Specialty average (est.)

7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 12,361 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.

12,361
Total Claims
$957K
Total Drug Cost
930
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
13,574
Total Day Supply
378,192
Brand vs Generic
7% brand / 93% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$566K
Generic Drug Cost
$391K
Opioid Claims
7,951 (64.3% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.35
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male
Age Distribution
<65: 255, 65-74: 430, 75-84: 199, 85+: 46

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
2,189
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
1,734
Morphine Sulfate Er
Morphine Sulfate
1,319
Oxycodone Hcl
1,213
Pregabalin
623
Gabapentin
584
Tramadol Hcl
440
Naloxone Hcl
403
Tizanidine Hcl
328
Baclofen
319

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

Surgery Physician Overview

How LUIS BATLLE, M.D. fits within the Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

36,191
Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Surgery Physician
169
Avg Claims per Provider

LUIS BATLLE, M.D.'s 12,361 claims are above the specialty average of 169.

Nearby Surgery Physician Providers in Florida

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

Compare Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LUIS BATLLE, M.D.'s specialty?
LUIS BATLLE, M.D. specializes in Surgery Physician and practices in CLEARWATER, Florida. Credentials: M.D..
How much does LUIS BATLLE, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LUIS BATLLE, M.D. wrote 12,361 Medicare Part D claims totaling $957K in drug costs for 930 beneficiaries.
What is LUIS BATLLE, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
LUIS BATLLE, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 98.0774/100 (Quality: 88.4107). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is LUIS BATLLE, M.D. located?
LUIS BATLLE, M.D. is located at 2250 DREW ST, CLEARWATER, FL, 33765. Phone: (727) 797-7463.
What is LUIS BATLLE, M.D.'s NPI number?
LUIS BATLLE, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518192343, issued on 05/22/2009.
Does LUIS BATLLE, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LUIS BATLLE, M.D.'s prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $566K in brand drug costs.
Does LUIS BATLLE, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, LUIS BATLLE, M.D. had 7,951 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 64.3%.
How many Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 36,191 Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Surgery Physician provider writes 169 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LUIS BATLLE, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LUIS BATLLE, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Morphine Sulfate Er. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LUIS BATLLE, M.D. accept Medicare?
LUIS BATLLE, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 12,361 Part D claims and 930 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LUIS BATLLE, M.D.'s credentials?
LUIS BATLLE, M.D.'s NPI is 1518192343 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.
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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