2026 NPPES data Cardiovascular Disease Physician NPI 1992996417 M.D.
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PAUL DAMPF, M.D.

Cardiovascular Disease Physician in BATON ROUGE, 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 573 beneficiaries · Cardiovascular Disease Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
77%
generic claims · 23% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.5K
66 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: PAUL DAMPF, M.D. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BATON ROUGE, Louisiana with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 3K claims across 573 beneficiaries — 23% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $1.5K across 66 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: PAUL DAMPF, M.D. filed 2,678 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across BATON ROUGE, Louisiana. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

PAUL DAMPF, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

PAUL DAMPF, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/08/2007

NPI 1992996417

Primary specialty

Cardiovascular Disease Physician

Mid-sized

24,795 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,678 12% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,033

Specialty distribution in Louisiana

How Cardiovascular Disease Physician compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers

Louisiana providers

Cardiovascular Disease Physician share within Louisiana

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Cardiovascular Disease Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Cardiovascular Disease Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Cardiovascular Disease 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).

PAUL DAMPF, M.D. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider practicing in BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1992996417. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

PAUL DAMPF, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 7777 HENNESSY BLVD STE 1000, BATON ROUGE, LA, 70808, with a listed phone of (225) 767-3900. NPI 1992996417 was issued on 08/08/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DAMPF 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 2,678 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 573 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $696K in drug spend, split 23% brand-name and 77% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.2%. 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.

Cardiovascular Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 24,795 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 3,033 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

7777 HENNESSY BLVD STE 1000
BATON ROUGE, LA 70808

Provider Details

NPI 1992996417
Specialty Cardiovascular Disease Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/08/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where PAUL DAMPF, 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.

BATON ROUGE GENERAL PHYSICIANS INC
BATON ROUGE, LA
OUR LADY OF THE LAKE PHYSICIAN GROUP LLC
BATON ROUGE, 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 PAUL DAMPF, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.5K

Largest payer

Abbott Laboratories

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

PAUL DAMPF, M.D. — brand share 23.0%
Specialty average (est.)

23% brand-name claims vs 77% generic, on 2,678 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.

2,678
Total Claims
$696K
Total Drug Cost
573
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
6,137
Total Day Supply
179,892
Brand vs Generic
23% brand / 77% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$646K
Generic Drug Cost
$50K
Opioid Claims
32 (1.2% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
63

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.60
Gender Split
47% female / 53% male
Age Distribution
<65: 43, 65-74: 210, 75-84: 236, 85+: 84

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Metoprolol Succinate
594
Eliquis
Apixaban
409
Atorvastatin Calcium
122
Amiodarone Hcl
121
Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd)
Diltiazem Hcl
112
Xarelto
Rivaroxaban
87
Amlodipine Besylate
86
Furosemide
80
Entresto
Sacubitril/Valsartan
67
Losartan Potassium
62

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

Cardiovascular Disease Physician Overview

How PAUL DAMPF, M.D. fits within the Cardiovascular Disease Physician landscape nationally.

24,795
Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in US
54
States with Cardiovascular Disease Physician
3,033
Avg Claims per Provider

PAUL DAMPF, M.D.'s 2,678 claims are below the specialty average of 3,033.

Nearby Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in Louisiana

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

Compare Cardiovascular Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PAUL DAMPF, M.D.'s specialty?
PAUL DAMPF, M.D. specializes in Cardiovascular Disease Physician and practices in BATON ROUGE, Louisiana. Credentials: M.D..
How much does PAUL DAMPF, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, PAUL DAMPF, M.D. wrote 2,678 Medicare Part D claims totaling $696K in drug costs for 573 beneficiaries.
Where is PAUL DAMPF, M.D. located?
PAUL DAMPF, M.D. is located at 7777 HENNESSY BLVD STE 1000, BATON ROUGE, LA, 70808. Phone: (225) 767-3900.
What is PAUL DAMPF, M.D.'s NPI number?
PAUL DAMPF, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992996417, issued on 08/08/2007.
Does PAUL DAMPF, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
PAUL DAMPF, M.D.'s prescribing is 23% brand-name and 77% generic drugs by claim count, with $646K in brand drug costs.
Does PAUL DAMPF, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, PAUL DAMPF, M.D. had 32 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.2%.
How many Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 24,795 Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider writes 3,033 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does PAUL DAMPF, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, PAUL DAMPF, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Metoprolol Succinate, Eliquis, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does PAUL DAMPF, M.D. accept Medicare?
PAUL DAMPF, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,678 Part D claims and 573 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify PAUL DAMPF, M.D.'s credentials?
PAUL DAMPF, M.D.'s NPI is 1992996417 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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