2026 NPPES data Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician NPI 1205804606 M.D.
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RONNIE TARAVELLA, M.D.

Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) 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
505
Medicare Part D claims · 28 beneficiaries · Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician avg: 959
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: RONNIE TARAVELLA, M.D. is a Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BATON ROUGE, Louisiana with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 505 claims across 28 beneficiaries — 4% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: RONNIE TARAVELLA, M.D. filed 505 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-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

RONNIE TARAVELLA, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

RONNIE TARAVELLA, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/10/2006

NPI 1205804606

Primary specialty

Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician

Rare

321 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

505 47% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 959

Specialty distribution in Louisiana

How Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers

Louisiana providers

Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician share within Louisiana

1. Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician share within Louisiana

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) 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.

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RONNIE TARAVELLA, M.D. is a Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician provider practicing in BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1205804606. 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.

RONNIE TARAVELLA, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 7809 JEFFERSON HWY STE D2, BATON ROUGE, LA, 70809, with a listed phone of (225) 767-4668. NPI 1205804606 was issued on 03/10/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what TARAVELLA 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 505 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 28 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $8K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% generic by claim count. 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.

Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 321 enrolled providers across 44 states and an average of 959 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

7809 JEFFERSON HWY STE D2
BATON ROUGE, LA 70809

Provider Details

NPI 1205804606
Specialty Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/10/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

RONNIE TARAVELLA, M.D. — brand share 4.0%
Specialty average (est.)

4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 505 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.

505
Total Claims
$8K
Total Drug Cost
28
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
619
Total Day Supply
18,354
Brand vs Generic
4% brand / 96% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$318
Generic Drug Cost
$8K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.92

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Alprazolam
77
Clonazepam
40
Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine
Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine
39
Trazodone Hcl
27
Fluoxetine Hcl
26
Aripiprazole
24
Gabapentin
22
Zolpidem Tartrate
21
Bupropion Hcl Sr
Bupropion Hcl
19
Venlafaxine Hcl Er
Venlafaxine Hcl
18

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

Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician Overview

How RONNIE TARAVELLA, M.D. fits within the Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

321
Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician Providers in US
44
States with Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician
959
Avg Claims per Provider

RONNIE TARAVELLA, M.D.'s 505 claims are below the specialty average of 959.

Nearby Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician Providers in Louisiana

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

Compare Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RONNIE TARAVELLA, M.D.'s specialty?
RONNIE TARAVELLA, M.D. specializes in Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician and practices in BATON ROUGE, Louisiana. Credentials: M.D..
How much does RONNIE TARAVELLA, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RONNIE TARAVELLA, M.D. wrote 505 Medicare Part D claims totaling $8K in drug costs for 28 beneficiaries.
Where is RONNIE TARAVELLA, M.D. located?
RONNIE TARAVELLA, M.D. is located at 7809 JEFFERSON HWY STE D2, BATON ROUGE, LA, 70809. Phone: (225) 767-4668.
What is RONNIE TARAVELLA, M.D.'s NPI number?
RONNIE TARAVELLA, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205804606, issued on 03/10/2006.
Does RONNIE TARAVELLA, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RONNIE TARAVELLA, M.D.'s prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $318 in brand drug costs.
How many Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 321 Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician providers across 44 states in the US. The average Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician provider writes 959 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RONNIE TARAVELLA, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RONNIE TARAVELLA, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Alprazolam, Clonazepam, Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RONNIE TARAVELLA, M.D. accept Medicare?
RONNIE TARAVELLA, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 505 Part D claims and 28 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RONNIE TARAVELLA, M.D.'s credentials?
RONNIE TARAVELLA, M.D.'s NPI is 1205804606 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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