2026 NPPES data General Practice Registered Nurse NPI 1710042122 NP
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ANDREA COTHERN, NP

General Practice Registered Nurse in BATON ROUGE, 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 636 beneficiaries · General Practice Registered Nurse avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

ANDREA COTHERN, NP filed 2,410 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a General Practice Registered Nurse in BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, prescribing 88% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
88%
generic prescribing

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ANDREA COTHERN, NP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

2,410 Top 14% higher than 86% 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%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. 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

What does the federal data show about ANDREA COTHERN, NP?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/26/2006

NPI 1710042122

Primary specialty

General Practice Registered Nurse

Mid-sized

5,478 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,410 103% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,187

Specialty distribution in Louisiana

How General Practice Registered Nurse compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers

Louisiana providers

General Practice Registered Nurse share within Louisiana

1. General Practice Registered Nurse42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
General Practice Registered Nurse share within Louisiana

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — General Practice Registered Nurse (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
General Practice Registered Nurse ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (General Practice Registered Nurse) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (General Practice Registered Nurse) — 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).

ANDREA COTHERN, NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a General Practice Registered Nurse provider holding NP credentials at 3401 NORTH BLVD, BATON ROUGE, LA, 70806, with a listed phone of (225) 336-3100. NPI 1710042122 was issued on 12/26/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what COTHERN 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 2,410 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 636 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $263K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.2%. 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.

General Practice Registered Nurse is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 5,478 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,187 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

3401 NORTH BLVD
BATON ROUGE, LA 70806

Provider Details

NPI 1710042122
Specialty General Practice Registered Nurse
Credentials NP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 12/26/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ANDREA COTHERN, NP 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
RACELAND, 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

ANDREA COTHERN, NP — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 2,410 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.

2,410
Total Claims
$263K
Total Drug Cost
636
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,829
Total Day Supply
136,801
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$228K
Generic Drug Cost
$34K
Opioid Claims
28 (1.2% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
100

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.48
Gender Split
76% female / 24% male
Age Distribution
<65: 95, 65-74: 316, 75-84: 176, 85+: 49

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What ANDREA COTHERN, NP 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
Amlodipine Besylate
103
Atorvastatin Calcium
83
Metoprolol Succinate
59
Hydrochlorothiazide
57
Alprazolam
53
Montelukast Sodium
51
Gabapentin
47
Pantoprazole Sodium
46
Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride
43
Levothyroxine Sodium
43

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

General Practice Registered Nurse Overview

How ANDREA COTHERN, NP fits within the General Practice Registered Nurse landscape nationally.

5,478
General Practice Registered Nurse Providers in US
55
States with General Practice Registered Nurse
1,187
Avg Claims per Provider

ANDREA COTHERN, NP's 2,410 claims are above the specialty average of 1,187.

Nearby General Practice Registered Nurse Providers in Louisiana

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

Compare General Practice Registered Nurse nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ANDREA COTHERN, NP's specialty?
ANDREA COTHERN, NP specializes in General Practice Registered Nurse and practices in BATON ROUGE, Louisiana. Credentials: NP.
How much does ANDREA COTHERN, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ANDREA COTHERN, NP wrote 2,410 Medicare Part D claims totaling $263K in drug costs for 636 beneficiaries.
Where is ANDREA COTHERN, NP located?
ANDREA COTHERN, NP is located at 3401 NORTH BLVD, BATON ROUGE, LA, 70806. Phone: (225) 336-3100.
What is ANDREA COTHERN, NP's NPI number?
ANDREA COTHERN, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710042122, issued on 12/26/2006.
Does ANDREA COTHERN, NP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ANDREA COTHERN, NP's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $228K in brand drug costs.
Does ANDREA COTHERN, NP prescribe opioids?
Yes, ANDREA COTHERN, NP had 28 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.2%.
How many General Practice Registered Nurse providers are there in the US?
There are 5,478 General Practice Registered Nurse providers across 55 states in the US. The average General Practice Registered Nurse provider writes 1,187 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ANDREA COTHERN, NP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ANDREA COTHERN, NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Atorvastatin Calcium, Metoprolol Succinate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ANDREA COTHERN, NP accept Medicare?
ANDREA COTHERN, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,410 Part D claims and 636 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ANDREA COTHERN, NP's credentials?
ANDREA COTHERN, NP's NPI is 1710042122 with credentials NP. 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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