2026 NPPES data Emergency Medicine Physician NPI 1144338153 MD
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WADE ESTOPINAL, MD

Emergency Medicine Physician in SLIDELL, 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 451 beneficiaries · Emergency Medicine Physician avg: 352
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

WADE ESTOPINAL, MD filed 1,249 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Emergency Medicine Physician in SLIDELL, Louisiana, prescribing 94% generic.

1K
Part D claims, 2023
94%
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.

WADE ESTOPINAL, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

1,249 Top 22% higher than 78% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). This entry sits in this band. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

WADE ESTOPINAL, 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).

What does the federal data show about WADE ESTOPINAL, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/29/2006

NPI 1144338153

Primary specialty

Emergency Medicine Physician

High-volume

64,398 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,249 255% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 352

Specialty distribution in Louisiana

How Emergency Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers

Louisiana providers

Emergency Medicine Physician share within Louisiana

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Emergency Medicine Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

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

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

WADE ESTOPINAL, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Emergency Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 985 ROBERT BLVD, SLIDELL, LA, 70458, with a listed phone of (985) 690-8300. NPI 1144338153 was issued on 08/29/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ESTOPINAL 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 1,249 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 451 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $21K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.4%. 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.

Emergency Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 64,398 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 352 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

985 ROBERT BLVD
SLIDELL, LA 70458

Provider Details

NPI 1144338153
Specialty Emergency Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/29/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where WADE ESTOPINAL, 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.

COASTAL URGENT CARE, LLC
BATON ROUGE, 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 · Generic-heavy

WADE ESTOPINAL, MD — brand share 6.0%
Specialty average (est.)

6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 1,249 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.

1,249
Total Claims
$21K
Total Drug Cost
451
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,321
Total Day Supply
22,588
Brand vs Generic
6% brand / 94% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$5K
Generic Drug Cost
$16K
Opioid Claims
17 (1.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
341

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.16
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male
Age Distribution
<65: 46, 65-74: 213, 75-84: 147, 85+: 45

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What WADE ESTOPINAL, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Azelastine Hcl
222
Doxycycline Hyclate
137
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
135
Fluconazole
90
Cefdinir
82
Meloxicam
51
Fluticasone Propionate
46
Gabapentin
41
Prednisone
41
Amoxicillin
37

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

Emergency Medicine Physician Overview

How WADE ESTOPINAL, MD fits within the Emergency Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

64,398
Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Emergency Medicine Physician
352
Avg Claims per Provider

WADE ESTOPINAL, MD's 1,249 claims are above the specialty average of 352.

Nearby Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in Louisiana

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

Compare Emergency Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is WADE ESTOPINAL, MD's specialty?
WADE ESTOPINAL, MD specializes in Emergency Medicine Physician and practices in SLIDELL, Louisiana. Credentials: MD.
How much does WADE ESTOPINAL, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, WADE ESTOPINAL, MD wrote 1,249 Medicare Part D claims totaling $21K in drug costs for 451 beneficiaries.
Where is WADE ESTOPINAL, MD located?
WADE ESTOPINAL, MD is located at 985 ROBERT BLVD, SLIDELL, LA, 70458. Phone: (985) 690-8300.
What is WADE ESTOPINAL, MD's NPI number?
WADE ESTOPINAL, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144338153, issued on 08/29/2006.
Does WADE ESTOPINAL, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
WADE ESTOPINAL, MD's prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $5K in brand drug costs.
Does WADE ESTOPINAL, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, WADE ESTOPINAL, MD had 17 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.4%.
How many Emergency Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 64,398 Emergency Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Emergency Medicine Physician provider writes 352 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does WADE ESTOPINAL, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, WADE ESTOPINAL, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Azelastine Hcl, Doxycycline Hyclate, Albuterol Sulfate Hfa. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does WADE ESTOPINAL, MD accept Medicare?
WADE ESTOPINAL, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,249 Part D claims and 451 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify WADE ESTOPINAL, MD's credentials?
WADE ESTOPINAL, MD's NPI is 1144338153 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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