Joan Elizabeth Brunson, M.D.
NPI 1184616112ActiveIndividual· Family Medicine· Alexandria, LA
Family Medicine (M.D.) in Alexandria, Louisiana, trained at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport (class of 1983). Their prescriptions cost Medicare Part D more than their services did: $1,627,110 for 19,188 claims, against $163,950 paid for services in 2024. Abbvie Inc. was the largest of 23 companies reporting payments in 2025, $1,896 in all, mostly food and beverage.
Overview
| NPI | 1184616112 |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Entity type | Individual |
| Credential | M.D. |
| Sole proprietor | No |
| NPI issued | Aug 16, 2005 |
| Last updated in NPPES | Jul 23, 2021 |
| Certified by provider | Jul 23, 2021 |
Specialties and licenses
| Taxonomy | Code | License | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Primary | 207Q00000X | 017125 | LA |
| Family Medicine, Addiction Medicine | 207QA0401X | 61-17296 | LA |
Exclusion screening
| List | Result | Details |
|---|---|---|
| HHS-OIG LEIE · Oct 9, 2026 | No match | Checked by NPI and by name + state |
| North Carolina Medicaid · Nov 10, 2026 | No match | — |
| New York OMIG · Nov 10, 2026 | No match | — |
| Ohio Medicaid · Nov 10, 2026 | No match | — |
| Pennsylvania Medicheck · Nov 10, 2026 | No match | — |
| Washington HCA · Nov 10, 2026 | No match | — |
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Medicare
| Enrollment (PECOS) | Enrolled Practitioner - Family Practice (LA) |
|---|---|
| Accepts assignment | Yes (participating) |
Medicare services in 2024
| Medicare patients | 434 |
|---|---|
| Services billed | 2,949 across 52 procedure codes |
| Paid by Medicare | $163,950 |
Part D prescriptions in 2024
| Prescriptions (claims) | 19,188 · 24,972 30-day fills |
|---|---|
| Patients | 564 |
| Total drug cost | $1,627,110 |
| Generic share | 87% of claims |
Education and affiliations
| Medical school | Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1983 |
| Medicare specialty | Family Practice |
Medical groups
- Brian Clinic, L.L.P.Alexandria, LA · 5 clinicians
- Lake Professionals LLCLafayette, LA · 3 clinicians
Hospital affiliations
- Christus St Frances Cabrini HospitalAlexandria, LA
- Lasalle General HospitalJena, LA
- Northern Louisiana Medical CenterRuston, LA
- Rapides Regional Medical CenterAlexandria, LA
- Willis Knighton Medical CenterShreveport, LA
Other facilities
- Centerwell Home HealthHome health agency · Alexandria, LA
- Elara CaringHome health agency · Alexandria, LA
- Lagniappe Homecare AlexandriaHome health agency · Alexandria, LA
- Onyx Care of JenaNursing home · Jena, LA
Industry payments (Open Payments)
- 2025$1,896 · 109 payments from 23 companies
- 2024$2,020 · 115 payments from 22 companies
Top paying companies in 2025
| Company | Amount | Payments |
|---|---|---|
| Abbvie Inc. | $417.71 | 23 |
| Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. | $188.71 | 8 |
| Novo Nordisk Inc | $183.15 | 12 |
| Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. | $174.65 | 8 |
| Astrazeneca Pharmaceuticals LP | $158.19 | 12 |
What the 2025 payments were for
- Food and Beverage$1,896 · 109 payments
Receiving payments does not imply wrongdoing. What Open Payments covers ·original records
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