2026 NPPES data Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician NPI 1083812531 MD
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THOMAS MOREL, MD

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician in NEW ORLEANS, 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
340
Medicare Part D claims · 108 beneficiaries · Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician avg: 289
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: THOMAS MOREL, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 340 claims across 108 beneficiaries — 10% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: THOMAS MOREL, MD filed 340 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

THOMAS MOREL, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

THOMAS MOREL, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/06/2007

NPI 1083812531

Primary specialty

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician

Rare

157 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

340 18% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 289

Specialty distribution in Louisiana

How Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers

Louisiana providers

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician share within Louisiana

1. Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician share within Louisiana

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Emergency 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.

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).

THOMAS MOREL, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician provider practicing in NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1083812531. 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.

THOMAS MOREL, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1514 JEFFERSON HWY, NEW ORLEANS, LA, 70121, with a listed phone of (504) 842-0090. NPI 1083812531 was issued on 07/06/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MOREL 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 340 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 108 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $41K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 54.4%. 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.

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 157 enrolled providers across 40 states and an average of 289 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

1514 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121

Provider Details

NPI 1083812531
Specialty Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/06/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where THOMAS MOREL, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

OCHSNER CLINIC LLC
NEW ORLEANS, LA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

THOMAS MOREL, MD — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 340 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.

340
Total Claims
$41K
Total Drug Cost
108
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
376
Total Day Supply
9,852
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$31K
Generic Drug Cost
$10K
Opioid Claims
185 (54.4% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
65.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
3.61
Gender Split
40% female / 60% male
Age Distribution
<65: 41, 65-74: 45, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

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 Hcl
56
Morphine Sulfate Er
Morphine Sulfate
25
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
21
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
19
Methadone Hcl
17
Alprazolam
16
Nortriptyline Hcl
14
Gabapentin
13
Xtampza Er
Oxycodone Myristate
13
Oxycontin
Oxycodone Hcl
12

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

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician Overview

How THOMAS MOREL, MD fits within the Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

157
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician Providers in US
40
States with Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician
289
Avg Claims per Provider

THOMAS MOREL, MD's 340 claims are above the specialty average of 289.

Nearby Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician Providers in Louisiana

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

Compare Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is THOMAS MOREL, MD's specialty?
THOMAS MOREL, MD specializes in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician and practices in NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana. Credentials: MD.
How much does THOMAS MOREL, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, THOMAS MOREL, MD wrote 340 Medicare Part D claims totaling $41K in drug costs for 108 beneficiaries.
Where is THOMAS MOREL, MD located?
THOMAS MOREL, MD is located at 1514 JEFFERSON HWY, NEW ORLEANS, LA, 70121. Phone: (504) 842-0090.
What is THOMAS MOREL, MD's NPI number?
THOMAS MOREL, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1083812531, issued on 07/06/2007.
Does THOMAS MOREL, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
THOMAS MOREL, MD's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $31K in brand drug costs.
Does THOMAS MOREL, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, THOMAS MOREL, MD had 185 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 54.4%.
How many Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 157 Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician providers across 40 states in the US. The average Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician provider writes 289 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does THOMAS MOREL, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, THOMAS MOREL, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl, Morphine Sulfate Er, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does THOMAS MOREL, MD accept Medicare?
THOMAS MOREL, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 340 Part D claims and 108 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify THOMAS MOREL, MD's credentials?
THOMAS MOREL, MD's NPI is 1083812531 with credentials MD. 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.

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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