2026 NPPES data Specialist NPI 1356333199 MD
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WALTER LEVY, MD

Specialist in METAIRIE, 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 · 294 beneficiaries · Specialist avg: 1K
MIPS score
23.0395/100
▼ 60 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$383.41
17 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

WALTER LEVY, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 23.0395/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,480 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

23.0395/100
MIPS score · -60 vs avg
1K
Part D claims, 2023
$383.41
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

WALTER LEVY, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

23 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). This entry sits in this band. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Above this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Above this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

What does the federal data show about WALTER LEVY, MD?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/18/2005

NPI 1356333199

Primary specialty

Specialist

High-volume

69,658 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,480 0% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,474

MIPS final score

23.0395/100 60.06049999999999% pts

Below average band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Louisiana

How Specialist compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers

Louisiana providers

Specialist share within Louisiana

1. Specialist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Specialist share within Louisiana

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

WALTER LEVY, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Specialist national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
23.0395/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Specialist) — 23.0395/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%23%
MIPS final score (Specialist) — 23.0395/100 vs national avg 83.1

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.

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WALTER LEVY, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Specialist provider holding MD credentials at 4224 HOUMA BLVD, METAIRIE, LA, 70006, with a listed phone of (504) 454-0755. NPI 1356333199 was issued on 08/18/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LEVY 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 1,480 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 294 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $363K in drug spend. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 23.0395/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0, Cost 28.465), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Specialist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 69,658 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,474 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

4224 HOUMA BLVD
METAIRIE, LA 70006

Provider Details

NPI 1356333199
Specialty Specialist
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/18/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

23.0395
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
0
Quality
28.465
Cost
58
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

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 WALTER LEVY, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$383

Largest payer

Sumitomo Pharma America, 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

1,480
Total Claims
$363K
Total Drug Cost
294
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,161
Total Day Supply
90,832
Generic Drug Cost
$62K
Antibiotic Claims
199

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.23
Gender Split
17% female / 83% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What WALTER LEVY, 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
Tamsulosin Hcl
437
Finasteride
140
Gemtesa
Vibegron
140
Myrbetriq
Mirabegron
96
Dutasteride
67
Potassium Citrate Er
Potassium Citrate
47
Testosterone Cypionate
46
Allopurinol
40
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
40
Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro
Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst
39

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

Specialist Overview

How WALTER LEVY, MD fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.

69,658
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,474
Avg Claims per Provider

WALTER LEVY, MD's 1,480 claims are above the specialty average of 1,474.

Nearby Specialist Providers in Louisiana

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

Compare Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is WALTER LEVY, MD's specialty?
WALTER LEVY, MD specializes in Specialist and practices in METAIRIE, Louisiana. Credentials: MD.
How much does WALTER LEVY, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, WALTER LEVY, MD wrote 1,480 Medicare Part D claims totaling $363K in drug costs for 294 beneficiaries.
What is WALTER LEVY, MD's Medicare quality score?
WALTER LEVY, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 23.0395/100 (Quality: 0, Cost: 28.465). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is WALTER LEVY, MD located?
WALTER LEVY, MD is located at 4224 HOUMA BLVD, METAIRIE, LA, 70006. Phone: (504) 454-0755.
What is WALTER LEVY, MD's NPI number?
WALTER LEVY, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356333199, issued on 08/18/2005.
How many Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 69,658 Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Specialist provider writes 1,474 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does WALTER LEVY, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, WALTER LEVY, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Tamsulosin Hcl, Finasteride, Gemtesa. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does WALTER LEVY, MD accept Medicare?
WALTER LEVY, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,480 Part D claims and 294 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify WALTER LEVY, MD's credentials?
WALTER LEVY, MD's NPI is 1356333199 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.
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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