Brian Secrest, MD
NPI 1396494472 · Family Medicine Physician · Lake Charles, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Brian Secrest, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Lake Charles, LA (NPI 1396494472).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1396494472
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 342828 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
4 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 21 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tirzepatidebrand: Mounjaro | 50 | — |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 43 | 12 |
| Metformin Hcl | 37 | — |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 33 | 12 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 25 | — |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 24 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$84 across 4 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2022-03-23
- Last updated
- 2025-09-17
- Certified
- 2025-09-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Brian Secrest's NPI number?
- Brian Secrest's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396494472, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Brian Secrest's specialty?
- Brian Secrest is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Brian Secrest located?
- Brian Secrest's practice location on file with NPPES is 1000 Walters St, Lake Charles, LA 70607-4647.
- What is Brian Secrest's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Brian Secrest is (337) 480-8066.
- Does Brian Secrest accept Medicare?
- Brian Secrest is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Brian Secrest's NPI active?
- Yes — Brian Secrest's NPI (1396494472) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-09-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.