2026 NPPES data Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1619551298 MD
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MEGAN FLANAGAN, MD

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal 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
451
Medicare Part D claims · 68 beneficiaries · Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 1K

What the federal data shows

MEGAN FLANAGAN, MD filed 451 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in METAIRIE, Louisiana.

451
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.

MEGAN FLANAGAN, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

451 Top 38% higher than 62% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). This entry sits in this band. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

MEGAN FLANAGAN, MD 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).

What does the federal data show about MEGAN FLANAGAN, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/10/2021

NPI 1619551298

Primary specialty

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician

Niche

1,524 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

451 65% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,275

Specialty distribution in Louisiana

How Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers

Louisiana providers

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within Louisiana

1. Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within Louisiana

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal 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).

MEGAN FLANAGAN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 4200 HOUMA BLVD, METAIRIE, LA, 70006, with a listed phone of (504) 503-4000. NPI 1619551298 was issued on 05/10/2021. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FLANAGAN 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 451 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 68 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $70K in drug spend. 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.

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,524 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 1,275 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

4200 HOUMA BLVD
METAIRIE, LA 70006

Provider Details

NPI 1619551298
Specialty Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/10/2021

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MEGAN FLANAGAN, 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.

ADMINISTRATORS OF THE TULANE EDUCATIONAL FUND
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).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

451
Total Claims
$70K
Total Drug Cost
68
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
981
Total Day Supply
28,351
Generic Drug Cost
$7K
Antibiotic Claims
11

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.02
Gender Split
53% female / 47% male
Age Distribution
<65: 20, 65-74: 31, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What MEGAN FLANAGAN, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
34
Gabapentin
24
Lisinopril
23
Furosemide
21
Losartan Potassium
20
Eliquis
Apixaban
17
Metoprolol Tartrate
15
Amlodipine Besylate
14
Fluticasone Propionate
14
Famotidine
11

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

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview

How MEGAN FLANAGAN, MD fits within the Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

1,524
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
51
States with Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
1,275
Avg Claims per Provider

MEGAN FLANAGAN, MD's 451 claims are below the specialty average of 1,275.

Nearby Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in Louisiana

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

Compare Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MEGAN FLANAGAN, MD's specialty?
MEGAN FLANAGAN, MD specializes in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in METAIRIE, Louisiana. Credentials: MD.
How much does MEGAN FLANAGAN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MEGAN FLANAGAN, MD wrote 451 Medicare Part D claims totaling $70K in drug costs for 68 beneficiaries.
Where is MEGAN FLANAGAN, MD located?
MEGAN FLANAGAN, MD is located at 4200 HOUMA BLVD, METAIRIE, LA, 70006. Phone: (504) 503-4000.
What is MEGAN FLANAGAN, MD's NPI number?
MEGAN FLANAGAN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619551298, issued on 05/10/2021.
How many Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,524 Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 1,275 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MEGAN FLANAGAN, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MEGAN FLANAGAN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Gabapentin, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MEGAN FLANAGAN, MD accept Medicare?
MEGAN FLANAGAN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 451 Part D claims and 68 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MEGAN FLANAGAN, MD's credentials?
MEGAN FLANAGAN, MD's NPI is 1619551298 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.
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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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