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2026 NPPES data Pediatrics Physician NPI 1174267645
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Pediatrics Physician in Shreveport, 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 80,576 in Pediatrics 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
168
Medicare Part D claims · 24 beneficiaries · Pediatrics Physician avg: 762
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% 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
Steven Canales filed 168 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pediatrics Physician in Shreveport, Louisiana, prescribing 84% generic.
- 168
- Part D claims, 2023
- 84%
- generic prescribing
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Steven Canales's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
168 35th percentile higher than 35% 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)
Steven Canales 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 Steven Canales?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Pediatrics Physician
Medicare Part D claims
168 78% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Louisiana
How Pediatrics 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 Pediatrics 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).
Steven Canales appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pediatrics Physician provider at 1501 KINGS HWY, Shreveport, LA, 71103, with a listed phone of (318) 626-0434. NPI 1174267645 was issued on 04/21/2022.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 168 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 24 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $25K in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 84% generic by claim count.
Pediatrics Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 80,576 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 762 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 | 1174267645 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Pediatrics Physician |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 04/21/2022 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Steven Canales - brand share 16.0%
Pediatrics Physician average
16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 168 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.
168
Total Claims
$25K
Total Drug Cost
24
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 346
- Total Day Supply
- 10,164
- Brand vs Generic
- 16% brand / 84% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $23K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $2K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 66.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.18
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Steven Canales prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
19 claims
- Levetiracetam
Levetiracetam
15 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
11 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 19 |
| Levetiracetam | 15 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 11 |
| Gabapentin | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Pediatrics Physician Overview
How Steven Canales fits within the Pediatrics Physician landscape nationally.
80,576
Pediatrics Physician Providers in US
56
States with Pediatrics Physician
762
Avg Claims per Provider
Steven Canales's 168 claims are below the specialty average of 762.
Nearby Pediatrics Physician Providers in Louisiana
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Louisiana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Canales.
Dr. Myriam Abdel-Sayed
MD
Lafayette, LA
Dr. Chirine Abou Turk
M.D.
Metairie, LA
Dr. Brian Adams
M.D.
Opelousas, LA
Dr. Elizabeth Adams
MD
Metairie, LA
Dr. Olusegun Adeleye
M.D.
Natchitoches, LA
Compare Pediatrics 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 Pediatrics Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Steven Canales's specialty? ▼
Steven Canales specializes in Pediatrics Physician and practices in Shreveport, Louisiana.
How much does Steven Canales prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Steven Canales wrote 168 Medicare Part D claims totaling $25K in drug costs for 24 beneficiaries.
Where is Steven Canales located? ▼
Steven Canales is located at 1501 KINGS HWY, Shreveport, LA, 71103. Phone: (318) 626-0434.
What is Steven Canales's NPI number? ▼
Steven Canales's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174267645, issued on 04/21/2022.
Does Steven Canales prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Steven Canales's prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $23K in brand drug costs.
How many Pediatrics Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 80,576 Pediatrics Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Pediatrics Physician provider writes 762 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Steven Canales prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Steven Canales's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Levetiracetam, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Steven Canales accept Medicare? ▼
Steven Canales appears in CMS Medicare data with 168 Part D claims and 24 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Steven Canales's credentials? ▼
Steven Canales's NPI is 1174267645. 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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