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2026 NPPES data Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician NPI 1629287602 M.D.
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Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician in Kansas City, Missouri.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,580 in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 395 beneficiaries · Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
80%
generic claims · 20% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
77.3/100
▼ 6 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Industry payments
$1.8K
83 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Luis Couchonnal, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 77.3/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 2,044 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 77.3/100
- MIPS score · -6 vs avg
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 80%
- 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.
Luis Couchonnal, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
77 24th percentile higher than 24% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Luis Couchonnal, M.D. sits
This provider among clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician peers
Across the 652 clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Luis Couchonnal, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 69% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 24% - 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 clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Luis Couchonnal, M.D.. 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)
Luis Couchonnal, 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).
What does the federal data show about Luis Couchonnal, M.D.?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
2,044 28% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
77.3/100 5.8 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Missouri
How Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician compares to other specialties among Missouri providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Luis Couchonnal, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 77.3/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician) - 77.3/100 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).
Luis Couchonnal, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1000 CARONDELET DR STE 201B, Kansas City, MO, 64114, with a listed phone of (913) 956-2250. NPI 1629287602 was issued on 05/22/2007.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,044 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 395 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $565K in drug spend, split 20% brand-name and 80% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 77.3/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 71.5, Cost 53.7), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,580 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 1,596 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 | 1629287602 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 05/22/2007 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
77.3146
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
71.5104
Quality
53.7048
Cost
99
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Luis Couchonnal, 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.
Prime Healthcare Kansas City - Physician Services LLC
Kansas City, MO
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 Couchonnal, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$1.8K
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 · Typical
Luis Couchonnal, M.D. - brand share 20.0%
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician average
20% brand-name claims vs 80% generic, on 2,044 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.
2,044
Total Claims
$565K
Total Drug Cost
395
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 5,283
- Total Day Supply
- 157,535
- Brand vs Generic
- 20% brand / 80% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $504K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $61K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 11
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.56
- Gender Split
- 44% female / 56% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 15, 65-74: 188, 75-84: 153, 85+: 39
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Luis Couchonnal, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
293 claims
- Flecainide Acetate
Flecainide Acetate
228 claims
- Eliquis
Eliquis
213 claims
- Xarelto
Xarelto
139 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
122 claims
- Diltiazem 24hr Er … 109
Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd)
109 claims
- Amiodarone Hcl 107
Amiodarone Hcl
107 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium 99
Atorvastatin Calcium
99 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 293 |
| Flecainide Acetate | 228 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 213 |
| Xarelto Rivaroxaban | 139 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 122 |
| Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd) Diltiazem Hcl | 109 |
| Amiodarone Hcl | 107 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 99 |
| Clopidogrel Clopidogrel Bisulfate | 75 |
| Carvedilol | 68 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician Overview
How Luis Couchonnal, M.D. fits within the Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician landscape nationally.
1,580
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician Providers in US
52
States with Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician
1,596
Avg Claims per Provider
Luis Couchonnal, M.D.'s 2,044 claims are above the specialty average of 1,596.
Nearby Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician Providers in Missouri
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Missouri, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Couchonnal.
Dr. William Brodine
MD
Lees Summit, MO
Dr. Aparna Cherla
MD
Springfield, MO
Dr. Daniel Cooper
MD
Saint Louis, MO
Dr. Jeffrey Dakas
M.D.
Poplar Bluff, MO
Dr. Greg Flaker
M.D.
Columbia, MO
Compare Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Luis Couchonnal, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Luis Couchonnal, M.D. specializes in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician and practices in Kansas City, Missouri. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Luis Couchonnal, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Luis Couchonnal, M.D. wrote 2,044 Medicare Part D claims totaling $565K in drug costs for 395 beneficiaries.
What is Luis Couchonnal, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Luis Couchonnal, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 77.3/100 (Quality: 71.5, Cost: 53.7). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Luis Couchonnal, M.D. located? ▼
Luis Couchonnal, M.D. is located at 1000 CARONDELET DR STE 201B, Kansas City, MO, 64114. Phone: (913) 956-2250.
What is Luis Couchonnal, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Luis Couchonnal, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629287602, issued on 05/22/2007.
Does Luis Couchonnal, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Luis Couchonnal, M.D.'s prescribing is 20% brand-name and 80% generic drugs by claim count, with $504K in brand drug costs.
How many Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,580 Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician provider writes 1,596 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Luis Couchonnal, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Luis Couchonnal, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Metoprolol Succinate, Flecainide Acetate, Eliquis. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Luis Couchonnal, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Luis Couchonnal, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,044 Part D claims and 395 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Luis Couchonnal, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Luis Couchonnal, M.D.'s NPI is 1629287602 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
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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