2026 NPPES data Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program NPI 1184165425 M.D.
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MICHAEL BACON, M.D.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in NEW ORLEANS, 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 337 beneficiaries · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program avg: 459
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.0K
62 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

MICHAEL BACON, M.D. filed 3,717 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, prescribing 88% generic.

4K
Part D claims, 2023
88%
generic prescribing
$1.0K
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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MICHAEL BACON, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

3,717 Top 9% higher than 91% 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%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about MICHAEL BACON, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/20/2017

NPI 1184165425

Primary specialty

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

High-volume

331,761 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,717 710% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 459

Specialty distribution in Louisiana

How Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers

Louisiana providers

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program share within Louisiana

1. Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program share within Louisiana

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program) — 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).

MICHAEL BACON, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider holding M.D. credentials at 1514 JEFFERSON HWY, NEW ORLEANS, LA, 70121, with a listed phone of (504) 842-4000. NPI 1184165425 was issued on 03/20/2017. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BACON 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 3,717 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 337 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $434K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.9%. 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.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 331,761 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 459 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

1514 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121

Provider Details

NPI 1184165425
Specialty Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/20/2017

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MICHAEL BACON, 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.

OCHSNER CLINIC LLC
RACELAND, 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 MICHAEL BACON, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.0K

Largest payer

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP

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

MICHAEL BACON, M.D. — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 3,717 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.

3,717
Total Claims
$434K
Total Drug Cost
337
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
6,530
Total Day Supply
186,835
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$373K
Generic Drug Cost
$59K
Opioid Claims
70 (1.9% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
89

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.53
Gender Split
56% female / 44% male
Age Distribution
<65: 96, 65-74: 130, 75-84: 79, 85+: 32

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What MICHAEL BACON, M.D. 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
162
Amlodipine Besylate
153
Gabapentin
143
Pantoprazole Sodium
126
Rosuvastatin Calcium
87
Metformin Hcl Er
Metformin Hcl
79
Duloxetine Hcl
77
Mounjaro
Tirzepatide
73
Losartan Potassium
67
Lisinopril
66

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

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Overview

How MICHAEL BACON, M.D. fits within the Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program landscape nationally.

331,761
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in US
55
States with Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
459
Avg Claims per Provider

MICHAEL BACON, M.D.'s 3,717 claims are above the specialty average of 459.

Nearby Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in Louisiana

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

Compare Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MICHAEL BACON, M.D.'s specialty?
MICHAEL BACON, M.D. specializes in Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program and practices in NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana. Credentials: M.D..
How much does MICHAEL BACON, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MICHAEL BACON, M.D. wrote 3,717 Medicare Part D claims totaling $434K in drug costs for 337 beneficiaries.
Where is MICHAEL BACON, M.D. located?
MICHAEL BACON, M.D. is located at 1514 JEFFERSON HWY, NEW ORLEANS, LA, 70121. Phone: (504) 842-4000.
What is MICHAEL BACON, M.D.'s NPI number?
MICHAEL BACON, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184165425, issued on 03/20/2017.
Does MICHAEL BACON, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MICHAEL BACON, M.D.'s prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $373K in brand drug costs.
Does MICHAEL BACON, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, MICHAEL BACON, M.D. had 70 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.9%.
How many Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers are there in the US?
There are 331,761 Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers across 55 states in the US. The average Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider writes 459 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MICHAEL BACON, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MICHAEL BACON, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MICHAEL BACON, M.D. accept Medicare?
MICHAEL BACON, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,717 Part D claims and 337 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MICHAEL BACON, M.D.'s credentials?
MICHAEL BACON, M.D.'s NPI is 1184165425 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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