2026 NPPES data Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program NPI 1497011548 M.D.
Verify on CMS →

April Sanchez, M.D.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in Walker, Louisiana. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

Federal data — no proprietary rating. PlainDoctor publishes the actual CMS NPPES and Medicare records — NPI registration, specialty, practice location, and prescribing data — without a composite score or editorial opinion on top. Every field traces to a federal source.
Prescribing volume
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 329 beneficiaries · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program avg: 459
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
87.4/100
▲ 4 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$1.3K
75 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

April Sanchez, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 87.4/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,116 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

87.4/100
MIPS score · +4 vs avg
1K
Part D claims, 2023
86%
generic prescribing
$1.3K
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.

April Sanchez, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

87 Top 46% higher than 54% 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%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). This entry sits in this band. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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

What does the federal data show about April Sanchez, M.D.?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/03/2012

NPI 1497011548

Primary specialty

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

High-volume

331,761 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,116 143% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 459

MIPS final score

87.4/100 4.3 pts vs avg

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Louisiana

How Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers

Louisiana providers

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program share within Louisiana

1. Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program share within Louisiana

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

April Sanchez, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
87.4/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program) — 87.4/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%87.4%
MIPS final score (Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program) — 87.4/100 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.

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).

April Sanchez, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider holding M.D. credentials at 29799 WALKER RD S, Walker, LA, 70785, with a listed phone of (225) 998-0500. NPI 1497011548 was issued on 04/03/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Sanchez 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 1,116 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 329 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $771K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count. 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 87.4/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 69.5, Cost 55), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 331,761 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 459 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

29799 WALKER RD S
Walker, LA 70785

Provider Details

NPI 1497011548
Specialty Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/03/2012

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

87.3707
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
69.5221
Quality
55.047
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where April Sanchez, M.D. 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.

Dermatology Clinic A Professional Medical Corporation
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).

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 April Sanchez, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.3K

Largest payer

UCB, 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

April Sanchez, M.D. — brand share 14.0%
Specialty average (est.)

14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 1,116 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.

1,116
Total Claims
$771K
Total Drug Cost
329
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,245
Total Day Supply
29,839
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$743K
Generic Drug Cost
$28K
Antibiotic Claims
91

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.22
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male
Age Distribution
<65: 52, 65-74: 152, 75-84: 102, 85+: 23

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What April Sanchez, M.D. 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
Ketoconazole
93
Triamcinolone Acetonide
83
Clobetasol Propionate
79
Mometasone Furoate
74
Doxycycline Hyclate
67
Mupirocin
67
Terbinafine Hcl
56
Fluconazole
34
Hydrocortisone
32
Spironolactone
30

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

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Overview

How April Sanchez, M.D. fits within the Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program landscape nationally.

331,761
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in US
55
States with Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
459
Avg Claims per Provider

April Sanchez, M.D.'s 1,116 claims are above the specialty average of 459.

Nearby Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in Louisiana

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

Compare Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry — providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Louisiana medical board — federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

Medicare Part D and MIPS figures describe practice patterns in federal programs only — they are not quality ratings, and PlainDoctor does not rate, rank, or recommend providers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is April Sanchez, M.D.'s specialty?
April Sanchez, M.D. specializes in Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program and practices in Walker, Louisiana. Credentials: M.D..
How much does April Sanchez, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, April Sanchez, M.D. wrote 1,116 Medicare Part D claims totaling $771K in drug costs for 329 beneficiaries.
What is April Sanchez, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
April Sanchez, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 87.4/100 (Quality: 69.5, Cost: 55). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is April Sanchez, M.D. located?
April Sanchez, M.D. is located at 29799 WALKER RD S, Walker, LA, 70785. Phone: (225) 998-0500.
What is April Sanchez, M.D.'s NPI number?
April Sanchez, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497011548, issued on 04/03/2012.
Does April Sanchez, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
April Sanchez, M.D.'s prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $743K in brand drug costs.
How many Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers are there in the US?
There are 331,761 Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers across 55 states in the US. The average Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider writes 459 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does April Sanchez, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, April Sanchez, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Ketoconazole, Triamcinolone Acetonide, Clobetasol Propionate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does April Sanchez, M.D. accept Medicare?
April Sanchez, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,116 Part D claims and 329 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify April Sanchez, M.D.'s credentials?
April Sanchez, M.D.'s NPI is 1497011548 with credentials M.D.. 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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology