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2026 NPPES data Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician NPI 1205804606 M.D.
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Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician in Baton Rouge, 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 325 in Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) 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
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
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
Ronnie Taravella, M.D. filed 505 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, prescribing 96% generic.
- 505
- Part D claims, 2023
- 96%
- generic prescribing
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.
Ronnie Taravella, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
505 Top 34% higher than 66% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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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).
What does the federal data show about Ronnie Taravella, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician
Medicare Part D claims
505 47% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Louisiana
How Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician. Verify directly:
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).
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.
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.
Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 325 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
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%
Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician average
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.
What Ronnie Taravella, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Alprazolam
Alprazolam
77 claims
- Clonazepam
Clonazepam
40 claims
- Dextroamphetamine-…
Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine
39 claims
- Trazodone Hcl 27
Trazodone Hcl
27 claims
- Fluoxetine Hcl 26
Fluoxetine Hcl
26 claims
- Aripiprazole 24
Aripiprazole
24 claims
- Gabapentin 22
Gabapentin
22 claims
- Zolpidem Tartrate 21
Zolpidem Tartrate
21 claims
| 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.
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Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician Overview
How Ronnie Taravella, M.D. fits within the Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.
325
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.
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- 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 Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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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 325 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
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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