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2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1518070036 PHD,PA-C
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Physician Assistant in New Orleans, 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 149,975 in Physician Assistant, 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
37
Medicare Part D claims · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Richard Tubbs, PHD,PA-C filed 37 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physician Assistant in New Orleans, Louisiana.
- 37
- Part D claims, 2023
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Richard Tubbs, PHD,PA-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
37 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. 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 Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Richard Tubbs, PHD,PA-C?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Physician Assistant
Medicare Part D claims
37 95% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Louisiana
How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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.
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Richard Tubbs, PHD,PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PHD,PA-C credentials at 1415 TULANE AVE FL 5, New Orleans, LA, 70112, with a listed phone of (504) 988-5561. NPI 1518070036 was issued on 08/17/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 37 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $627 in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 54.1%.
Physician Assistant is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 149,975 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 790 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 | 1518070036 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Physician Assistant |
| Credentials | PHD,PA-C |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 08/17/2006 |
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
37
Total Claims
$627
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 37
- Total Day Supply
- 1,080
- Brand Drug Cost
- $0
- Generic Drug Cost
- $627
- Opioid Claims
- 20 (54.1% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.80
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 20 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Physician Assistant Overview
How Richard Tubbs, PHD,PA-C fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.
149,975
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider
Richard Tubbs, PHD,PA-C's 37 claims are below the specialty average of 790.
Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Louisiana
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Louisiana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Tubbs.
Dr. Emery Aaron
PA-C
Ruston, LA
Dr. Joseph Abel
PA
Covington, LA
Dr. Natalie Abshier
PA
Baton Rouge, LA
Dr. Sarah Abukhader
PA-C
Gretna, LA
Dr. Noell Ackel
PA
Baton Rouge, LA
Compare Physician Assistant 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 Physician Assistant peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richard Tubbs, PHD,PA-C's specialty? ▼
Richard Tubbs, PHD,PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in New Orleans, Louisiana. Credentials: PHD,PA-C.
How much does Richard Tubbs, PHD,PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Richard Tubbs, PHD,PA-C wrote 37 Medicare Part D claims totaling $627 in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is Richard Tubbs, PHD,PA-C located? ▼
Richard Tubbs, PHD,PA-C is located at 1415 TULANE AVE FL 5, New Orleans, LA, 70112. Phone: (504) 988-5561.
What is Richard Tubbs, PHD,PA-C's NPI number? ▼
Richard Tubbs, PHD,PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518070036, issued on 08/17/2006.
Does Richard Tubbs, PHD,PA-C prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Richard Tubbs, PHD,PA-C had 20 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 54.1%.
How many Physician Assistant providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 149,975 Physician Assistant providers across 56 states in the US. The average Physician Assistant provider writes 790 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Richard Tubbs, PHD,PA-C prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Richard Tubbs, PHD,PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Richard Tubbs, PHD,PA-C accept Medicare? ▼
Richard Tubbs, PHD,PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 37 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Richard Tubbs, PHD,PA-C's credentials? ▼
Richard Tubbs, PHD,PA-C's NPI is 1518070036 with credentials PHD,PA-C. 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.
- 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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