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2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1780631168 M.D.
Verify on CMS → Steven Venters, M.D.
Internal Medicine Physician in Farmerville, 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 172,737 in Internal 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
14K
Medicare Part D claims · 546 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
20.6/100
▼ 63 pts below national avg 83.5 · Below average
Industry payments
$99.04
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Steven Venters, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 20.6/100 - below the 83.5 national average - and filed 13,818 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 20.6/100
- MIPS score · -63 vs avg
- 14K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 90%
- generic prescribing
- 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.
CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1780631168 · Internal Medicine Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MEGA · MIPS-LOW · RX-HEAVY · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-FINISH
- NPI-10 1780631168
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-MEGA 173K Internal Medicine
- MIPS-LOW 20.6/100
- RX-HEAVY 14K claims
- BOOK-LIGHT 1,841 in Louisiana
- PHOTO-FINISH Arvind Reddy · ±0.0
MIPS final-score neighbourhood
Same-specialty nationwide peers by CMS final score, not geographic proximity
- Venters · this p…
Venters · this provider
20.6 MIPS pts
- Lisa Cooney · hi…
Lisa Cooney
20.6 MIPS pts
- Michael Tsinman …
Michael Tsinman
20.6 MIPS pts
- Francesco Passar…
Francesco Passarelli
20.6 MIPS pts
- Arvind Reddy · n…
Arvind Reddy
20.6 MIPS pts
What this shows Nearest measured MIPS peers for this NUCC specialty (2023 performance year).
Steven Venters, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.
21 ≥ 3rd percentile 3% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Steven Venters, M.D. sits
This provider among internal medicine physician peers
Across the 34,612 internal medicine physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Steven Venters, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 96% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 2% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Each dot is one internal medicine physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Steven Venters, 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)
Steven Venters, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting - 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 Steven Venters, M.D.?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Internal Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
13,818 5× vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
20.6/100 62.9 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Louisiana
How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Steven Venters, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Internal Medicine Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 20.6/100
- vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1780631168 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Internal Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 05/30/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
20.5752
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
20
Quality
27.2
Cost
Reporting: Individual
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 Steven Venters, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$99
Largest payer
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, 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.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Steven Venters, M.D. - brand share 9.0%
Internal Medicine Physician average
9% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 13,818 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.
13,818
Total Claims
$718K
Total Drug Cost
546
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 19,497
- Total Day Supply
- 537,773
- Brand vs Generic
- 9% brand / 90% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $541K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $175K
- Opioid Claims
- 406 (2.9% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 488
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 76.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.37
- Gender Split
- 62% female / 38% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 59, 65-74: 174, 75-84: 187, 85+: 126
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Steven Venters, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
558 claims
- Pantoprazole Sodium
Pantoprazole Sodium
405 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
399 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
381 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
372 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
371 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
353 claims
- Hydrochlorothiazide
Hydrochlorothiazide
327 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 558 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 405 |
| Gabapentin | 399 |
| Losartan Potassium | 381 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 372 |
| Lisinopril | 371 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 353 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 327 |
| Omeprazole | 310 |
| Furosemide | 280 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Internal Medicine Physician Overview
How Steven Venters, M.D. fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.
172,737
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider
Steven Venters, M.D.'s 13,818 claims are above the specialty average of 2,716.
Nationwide Internal Medicine Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Venters, both outside Louisiana so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar MIPS final score
Nearest same-specialty clinicians by CMS MIPS final score (20.6 here).
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Louisiana
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Louisiana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Venters.
One of 1,841 Internal Medicine Physician providers enrolled in Louisiana, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Alfred Abaunza
M.D.
New Orleans, LA
Mokhtar Abdallah
Baton Rouge, LA
Dr. David Abdehou
MD
Shreveport, LA
Dr. Mazin Abdelghany
MD
Covington, LA
Dr. Youssef Abdelmalek
M.D
Alexandria, LA
Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Steven Venters, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Steven Venters, M.D. specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in Farmerville, Louisiana. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Steven Venters, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Steven Venters, M.D. wrote 13,818 Medicare Part D claims totaling $718K in drug costs for 546 beneficiaries.
What is Steven Venters, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Steven Venters, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 20.6/100 (Quality: 20, Cost: 27.2). The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Steven Venters, M.D. located? ▼
Steven Venters, M.D. is located at 811 JAMES AVE, Farmerville, LA, 71241. Phone: (318) 368-0190.
What is Steven Venters, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Steven Venters, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780631168, issued on 05/30/2006.
Does Steven Venters, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Steven Venters, M.D.'s prescribing is 9% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $541K in brand drug costs.
Does Steven Venters, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Steven Venters, M.D. had 406 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.9%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 172,737 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Steven Venters, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Steven Venters, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Pantoprazole Sodium, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Steven Venters, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Steven Venters, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 13,818 Part D claims and 546 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Steven Venters, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Steven Venters, M.D.'s NPI is 1780631168 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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