2026 NPPES data Interventional Cardiology Physician NPI 1396735759 MD
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PAUL STAFFORD, MD

Interventional Cardiology Physician in SHREVEPORT, 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 · 415 beneficiaries · Interventional Cardiology Physician avg: 3K
MIPS score
63.1724/100
▼ 20 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$790.95
37 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: PAUL STAFFORD, MD is a Interventional Cardiology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SHREVEPORT, Louisiana with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 3K claims across 415 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 63.1724/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $790.95 across 37 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: PAUL STAFFORD, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 63.1724 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 3,361 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

PAUL STAFFORD, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

PAUL STAFFORD, MD at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/26/2005

NPI 1396735759

Primary specialty

Interventional Cardiology Physician

Niche

3,382 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,361 13% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,984

MIPS final score

63.1724/100 19.92759999999999% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Louisiana

How Interventional Cardiology Physician compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers

Louisiana providers

Interventional Cardiology Physician share within Louisiana

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

PAUL STAFFORD, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Interventional Cardiology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
63.1724/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Interventional Cardiology Physician) — 63.1724/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%63.2%
MIPS final score (Interventional Cardiology Physician) — 63.1724/100 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.

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 STAFFORD, MD is a Interventional Cardiology Physician provider practicing in SHREVEPORT, Louisiana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1396735759. 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 STAFFORD, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Interventional Cardiology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1811 E BERT KOUNS INDUSTRIAL LOOP STE 210, SHREVEPORT, LA, 71105, with a listed phone of (318) 212-3858. NPI 1396735759 was issued on 10/26/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what STAFFORD 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 3,361 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 415 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $481K 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 63.1724/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 80.6287), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Interventional Cardiology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,382 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 2,984 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

1811 E BERT KOUNS INDUSTRIAL LOOP STE 210
SHREVEPORT, LA 71105

Provider Details

NPI 1396735759
Specialty Interventional Cardiology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/26/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

63.1724
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
80.6287
Quality
0
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where PAUL STAFFORD, 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.

WK PIERREMONT CARDIOLOGY
SHREVEPORT, 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 STAFFORD, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$791

Largest payer

Boston Scientific Corporation

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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

3,361
Total Claims
$481K
Total Drug Cost
415
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
6,849
Total Day Supply
203,880
Generic Drug Cost
$62K
Antibiotic Claims
21

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.41
Gender Split
51% female / 49% male
Age Distribution
<65: 24, 65-74: 171, 75-84: 161, 85+: 59

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
373
Amlodipine Besylate
238
Eliquis
Apixaban
186
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
182
Atorvastatin Calcium
178
Metoprolol Tartrate
166
Rosuvastatin Calcium
125
Furosemide
121
Lisinopril
111
Xarelto
Rivaroxaban
101

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

Interventional Cardiology Physician Overview

How PAUL STAFFORD, MD fits within the Interventional Cardiology Physician landscape nationally.

3,382
Interventional Cardiology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Interventional Cardiology Physician
2,984
Avg Claims per Provider

PAUL STAFFORD, MD's 3,361 claims are above the specialty average of 2,984.

Nearby Interventional Cardiology Physician Providers in Louisiana

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

Compare Interventional Cardiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PAUL STAFFORD, MD's specialty?
PAUL STAFFORD, MD specializes in Interventional Cardiology Physician and practices in SHREVEPORT, Louisiana. Credentials: MD.
How much does PAUL STAFFORD, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, PAUL STAFFORD, MD wrote 3,361 Medicare Part D claims totaling $481K in drug costs for 415 beneficiaries.
What is PAUL STAFFORD, MD's Medicare quality score?
PAUL STAFFORD, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 63.1724/100 (Quality: 80.6287). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is PAUL STAFFORD, MD located?
PAUL STAFFORD, MD is located at 1811 E BERT KOUNS INDUSTRIAL LOOP STE 210, SHREVEPORT, LA, 71105. Phone: (318) 212-3858.
What is PAUL STAFFORD, MD's NPI number?
PAUL STAFFORD, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396735759, issued on 10/26/2005.
How many Interventional Cardiology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 3,382 Interventional Cardiology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Interventional Cardiology Physician provider writes 2,984 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does PAUL STAFFORD, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, PAUL STAFFORD, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Metoprolol Succinate, Amlodipine Besylate, Eliquis. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does PAUL STAFFORD, MD accept Medicare?
PAUL STAFFORD, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,361 Part D claims and 415 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify PAUL STAFFORD, MD's credentials?
PAUL STAFFORD, MD's NPI is 1396735759 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.
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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