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MICHAEL STOWELL, NP

Nurse Practitioner in SULPHUR, 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 529 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
97.1038/100
▲ 14 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$244.73
12 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

MICHAEL STOWELL, NP reported a CMS MIPS final score of 97.1038/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,277 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

97.1038/100
MIPS score · +14 vs avg
1K
Part D claims, 2023
93%
generic prescribing
$244.73
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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MICHAEL STOWELL, NP's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

97 Top 15% higher than 85% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

What does the federal data show about MICHAEL STOWELL, NP?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/28/2014

NPI 1265842462

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,277 18% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

MIPS final score

97.1038/100 14.003800000000012% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Louisiana

How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers

Louisiana providers

Nurse Practitioner share within Louisiana

1. Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Nurse Practitioner share within Louisiana

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MICHAEL STOWELL, NP's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Nurse Practitioner national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
97.1038/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Nurse Practitioner) — 97.1038/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%97.1%
MIPS final score (Nurse Practitioner) — 97.1038/100 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.

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MICHAEL STOWELL, NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding NP credentials at 701 CYPRESS ST, SULPHUR, LA, 70663, with a listed phone of (800) 893-9698. NPI 1265842462 was issued on 04/28/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what STOWELL 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 1,277 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 529 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $17K in drug spend, split 7% brand-name and 93% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.3%. 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 97.1038/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 78.594), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 87,227 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,084 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

701 CYPRESS ST
SULPHUR, LA 70663

Provider Details

NPI 1265842462
Specialty Nurse Practitioner
Credentials NP
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/28/2014

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

97.1038
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
78.594
Quality

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MICHAEL STOWELL, NP 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.

KISATCHIE EMERGENCY GROUP LLC
LEESVILLE, LA
LAKE CHARLES URGENT CARE
LAKE CHARLES, LA
LCUC FAMILY PHYSICIANS URGENT CARE LLC
SULPHUR, 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 STOWELL, NP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$245

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 · Generic-heavy

MICHAEL STOWELL, NP — brand share 7.0%
Specialty average (est.)

7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 1,277 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.

1,277
Total Claims
$17K
Total Drug Cost
529
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,372
Total Day Supply
18,060
Brand vs Generic
7% brand / 93% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$5K
Generic Drug Cost
$12K
Opioid Claims
29 (2.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
408

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.15
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male
Age Distribution
<65: 62, 65-74: 276, 75-84: 156, 85+: 35

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What MICHAEL STOWELL, NP 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
Prednisone
274
Azelastine Hcl
204
Azithromycin
123
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
75
Amoxicillin
57
Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro
Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst
55
Doxycycline Monohydrate
48
Paxlovid (Eua)
Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir
41
Diclofenac Sodium
40
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
34

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

Nurse Practitioner Overview

How MICHAEL STOWELL, NP fits within the Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

87,227
Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Nurse Practitioner
1,084
Avg Claims per Provider

MICHAEL STOWELL, NP's 1,277 claims are above the specialty average of 1,084.

Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in Louisiana

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

Compare Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MICHAEL STOWELL, NP's specialty?
MICHAEL STOWELL, NP specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in SULPHUR, Louisiana. Credentials: NP.
How much does MICHAEL STOWELL, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MICHAEL STOWELL, NP wrote 1,277 Medicare Part D claims totaling $17K in drug costs for 529 beneficiaries.
What is MICHAEL STOWELL, NP's Medicare quality score?
MICHAEL STOWELL, NP has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 97.1038/100 (Quality: 78.594). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MICHAEL STOWELL, NP located?
MICHAEL STOWELL, NP is located at 701 CYPRESS ST, SULPHUR, LA, 70663. Phone: (800) 893-9698.
What is MICHAEL STOWELL, NP's NPI number?
MICHAEL STOWELL, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265842462, issued on 04/28/2014.
Does MICHAEL STOWELL, NP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MICHAEL STOWELL, NP's prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $5K in brand drug costs.
Does MICHAEL STOWELL, NP prescribe opioids?
Yes, MICHAEL STOWELL, NP had 29 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.3%.
How many Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 87,227 Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,084 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MICHAEL STOWELL, NP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MICHAEL STOWELL, NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone, Azelastine Hcl, Azithromycin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MICHAEL STOWELL, NP accept Medicare?
MICHAEL STOWELL, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,277 Part D claims and 529 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MICHAEL STOWELL, NP's credentials?
MICHAEL STOWELL, NP's NPI is 1265842462 with credentials NP. 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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