2026 NPPES data Neurological Surgery Physician NPI 1437157286 M.D.
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MICHAEL DRERUP, M.D.

Neurological Surgery Physician in ALEXANDRIA, 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
172
Medicare Part D claims · 126 beneficiaries · Neurological Surgery Physician avg: 181

What the federal data shows

MICHAEL DRERUP, M.D. filed 172 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Neurological Surgery Physician in ALEXANDRIA, Louisiana.

172
Part D claims, 2023
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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

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

172 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 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)

MICHAEL DRERUP, 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).

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

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/13/2005

NPI 1437157286

Primary specialty

Neurological Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

8,100 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

172 5% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 181

Specialty distribution in Louisiana

How Neurological Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers

Louisiana providers

Neurological Surgery Physician share within Louisiana

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Neurological Surgery Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Neurological Surgery Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Neurological Surgery Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Neurological Surgery 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).

MICHAEL DRERUP, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurological Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 3704 NORTH BLVD, ALEXANDRIA, LA, 71301, with a listed phone of (318) 443-4576. NPI 1437157286 was issued on 07/13/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DRERUP 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 172 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 126 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 22.7%. 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.

Neurological Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 8,100 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 181 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

3704 NORTH BLVD
ALEXANDRIA, LA 71301

Provider Details

NPI 1437157286
Specialty Neurological Surgery Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/13/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MICHAEL DRERUP, 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.

RAPIDES REGIONAL PHYSICIAN GROUP, SPECIALTY CARE, LLC
ALEXANDRIA, 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.

172
Total Claims
$1K
Total Drug Cost
126
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
172
Total Day Supply
1,343
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$1K
Opioid Claims
39 (22.7% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.14
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What MICHAEL DRERUP, 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
Methylprednisolone
112
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
20
Tramadol Hcl
18
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
12

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

Neurological Surgery Physician Overview

How MICHAEL DRERUP, M.D. fits within the Neurological Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

8,100
Neurological Surgery Physician Providers in US
53
States with Neurological Surgery Physician
181
Avg Claims per Provider

MICHAEL DRERUP, M.D.'s 172 claims are below the specialty average of 181.

Nearby Neurological Surgery Physician Providers in Louisiana

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MICHAEL DRERUP, M.D.'s specialty?
MICHAEL DRERUP, M.D. specializes in Neurological Surgery Physician and practices in ALEXANDRIA, Louisiana. Credentials: M.D..
How much does MICHAEL DRERUP, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MICHAEL DRERUP, M.D. wrote 172 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1K in drug costs for 126 beneficiaries.
Where is MICHAEL DRERUP, M.D. located?
MICHAEL DRERUP, M.D. is located at 3704 NORTH BLVD, ALEXANDRIA, LA, 71301. Phone: (318) 443-4576.
What is MICHAEL DRERUP, M.D.'s NPI number?
MICHAEL DRERUP, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437157286, issued on 07/13/2005.
Does MICHAEL DRERUP, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, MICHAEL DRERUP, M.D. had 39 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 22.7%.
How many Neurological Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 8,100 Neurological Surgery Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Neurological Surgery Physician provider writes 181 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MICHAEL DRERUP, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MICHAEL DRERUP, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Methylprednisolone, Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, Tramadol Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MICHAEL DRERUP, M.D. accept Medicare?
MICHAEL DRERUP, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 172 Part D claims and 126 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MICHAEL DRERUP, M.D.'s credentials?
MICHAEL DRERUP, M.D.'s NPI is 1437157286 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.

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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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