NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Procedural Dermatology Physician NPI 1861459547 M.D.
Verify on CMS → Rene Koppel, M.D.
Procedural Dermatology Physician in Metairie, Louisiana.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 679 in Procedural Dermatology Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
499
Medicare Part D claims · 214 beneficiaries · Procedural Dermatology Physician avg: 664
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Industry payments
$1.0K
52 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Rene Koppel, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 499 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 100/100
- MIPS score · +17 vs avg
- 499
- Part D claims, 2023
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Rene Koppel, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
100 Top 7% higher than 93% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Rene Koppel, M.D. sits
This provider among procedural dermatology physician peers
Across the 302 procedural dermatology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Rene Koppel, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 36% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 88% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one procedural dermatology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Rene Koppel, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Rene Koppel, M.D. 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).
What does the federal data show about Rene Koppel, M.D.?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Procedural Dermatology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
499 25% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
100/100 16.9 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Louisiana
How Procedural Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Rene Koppel, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Procedural Dermatology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 100/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Procedural Dermatology Physician) - 100/100 vs national avg 83.1
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Rene Koppel, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Procedural Dermatology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 3640 HOUMA BLVD, Metairie, LA, 70006, with a listed phone of (504) 454-1885. NPI 1861459547 was issued on 04/27/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 499 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 214 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $19K in drug spend. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 100/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Procedural Dermatology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 679 enrolled providers across 48 states and an average of 664 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1861459547 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Procedural Dermatology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 04/27/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
100
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Rene Koppel, 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.
Rene Koppel, M.D. - A Professional Medical Corporation
Metairie, 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 Rene Koppel, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$1.0K
Largest payer
ABBVIE INC.
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.
499
Total Claims
$19K
Total Drug Cost
214
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 600
- Total Day Supply
- 15,696
- Generic Drug Cost
- $9K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 33
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 76.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.21
- Gender Split
- 41% female / 59% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Rene Koppel, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Ciclopirox
Ciclopirox
71 claims
- Mometasone Furoate
Mometasone Furoate
64 claims
- Ketoconazole
Ketoconazole
51 claims
- Triamcinolone Acet…
Triamcinolone Acetonide
45 claims
- Minoxidil
Minoxidil
32 claims
- Hydroxyzine Hcl
Hydroxyzine Hcl
30 claims
- Mupirocin 23
Mupirocin
23 claims
- Clobetasol Propion… 21
Clobetasol Propionate
21 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Ciclopirox Ciclopirox Olamine | 71 |
| Mometasone Furoate | 64 |
| Ketoconazole | 51 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 45 |
| Minoxidil | 32 |
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | 30 |
| Mupirocin | 23 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 21 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 21 |
| Valacyclovir Valacyclovir Hcl | 21 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Procedural Dermatology Physician Overview
How Rene Koppel, M.D. fits within the Procedural Dermatology Physician landscape nationally.
679
Procedural Dermatology Physician Providers in US
48
States with Procedural Dermatology Physician
664
Avg Claims per Provider
Rene Koppel, M.D.'s 499 claims are below the specialty average of 664.
Nearby Procedural Dermatology Physician Providers in Louisiana
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Louisiana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Koppel.
Dr. Thomas Carey
M.D.
Ruston, LA
Dr. William Coleman
M.D.
Metairie, LA
Dr. Douglas Koppel
M.D.
Metairie, LA
Dr. Michael Lindley
M.D.
New Orleans, LA
Dr. Mary Lupo
M.D.
New Orleans, LA
Compare Procedural Dermatology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Louisiana medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Procedural Dermatology Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rene Koppel, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Rene Koppel, M.D. specializes in Procedural Dermatology Physician and practices in Metairie, Louisiana. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Rene Koppel, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Rene Koppel, M.D. wrote 499 Medicare Part D claims totaling $19K in drug costs for 214 beneficiaries.
What is Rene Koppel, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Rene Koppel, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100 (Quality: 100). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Rene Koppel, M.D. located? ▼
Rene Koppel, M.D. is located at 3640 HOUMA BLVD, Metairie, LA, 70006. Phone: (504) 454-1885.
What is Rene Koppel, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Rene Koppel, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861459547, issued on 04/27/2006.
How many Procedural Dermatology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 679 Procedural Dermatology Physician providers across 48 states in the US. The average Procedural Dermatology Physician provider writes 664 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Rene Koppel, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Rene Koppel, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Ciclopirox, Mometasone Furoate, Ketoconazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Rene Koppel, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Rene Koppel, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 499 Part D claims and 214 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Rene Koppel, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Rene Koppel, M.D.'s NPI is 1861459547 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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