NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1881733970 MD
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Family Medicine Physician in Opelousas, Louisiana.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 147,760 in Family Medicine Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 27 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Arlene Richard, MD filed 1,746 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in Opelousas, Louisiana, prescribing 92% generic.
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 92%
- generic prescribing
- ≥83rd
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1881733970 · Family Medicine Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-MEGA · RX-MID · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1881733970
- ENUM-MID 2007
- TAX-MEGA 148K Family Medicine
- RX-MID 1,746
- BOOK-LIGHT 1,535 in Louisiana
- PHOTO-ENUM Nicanor Navarro · 2007
Arlene Richard, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,746 ≥ 83rd percentile 83% of 1,370,886 prescribers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. 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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Arlene Richard, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Arlene Richard, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Family Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,746 49% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Louisiana
How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Family Medicine Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1881733970 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Family Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 02/05/2007 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Arlene Richard, MD - brand share 6.0%
Family Medicine Physician average
6% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 1,746 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.
1,746
Total Claims
$34K
Total Drug Cost
27
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,754
- Total Day Supply
- 50,861
- Brand vs Generic
- 6% brand / 92% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $9K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $24K
- Opioid Claims
- 89 (5.1% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 16
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 66.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.85
- Gender Split
- 44% female / 56% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Arlene Richard, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
105 claims
- Potassium Chloride
Potassium Chloride
89 claims
- Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel
87 claims
- Isosorbide Mononit…
Isosorbide Mononitrate Er
84 claims
- Tizanidine Hcl
Tizanidine Hcl
79 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
73 claims
- Nitroglycerin Patch
Nitroglycerin Patch
60 claims
- Furosemide
Furosemide
59 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 105 |
| Potassium Chloride | 89 |
| Clopidogrel Clopidogrel Bisulfate | 87 |
| Isosorbide Mononitrate Er Isosorbide Mononitrate | 84 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 79 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 73 |
| Nitroglycerin Patch Nitroglycerin | 60 |
| Furosemide | 59 |
| Omeprazole | 58 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 56 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Family Medicine Physician Overview
How Arlene Richard, MD fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.
147,760
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider
Arlene Richard, MD's 1,746 claims are below the specialty average of 3,418.
Nationwide Family Medicine Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Richard, both outside Louisiana so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2007)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Louisiana
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Louisiana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Richard.
One of 1,535 Family Medicine Physician providers enrolled in Louisiana, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Ubaid Abbasi
MD
Baton Rouge, LA
Dr. Lamia Abisamra
MD
Metairie, LA
Dr. Matthew Abraham
M.D.
Lafayette, LA
Dr. Ralph Abraham
MD
Rayville, LA
Dr. Steven Abramson
M.D.
Prairieville, LA
Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arlene Richard, MD's specialty? ▼
Arlene Richard, MD specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in Opelousas, Louisiana. Credentials: MD.
How much does Arlene Richard, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Arlene Richard, MD wrote 1,746 Medicare Part D claims totaling $34K in drug costs for 27 beneficiaries.
Where is Arlene Richard, MD located? ▼
Arlene Richard, MD is located at 507 N MARKET ST, Opelousas, LA, 70570. Phone: (337) 948-1212.
What is Arlene Richard, MD's NPI number? ▼
Arlene Richard, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881733970, issued on 02/05/2007.
Does Arlene Richard, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Arlene Richard, MD's prescribing is 6% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $9K in brand drug costs.
Does Arlene Richard, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Arlene Richard, MD had 89 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.1%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 147,760 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Arlene Richard, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Arlene Richard, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Potassium Chloride, Clopidogrel. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Arlene Richard, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Arlene Richard, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,746 Part D claims and 27 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Arlene Richard, MD's credentials? ▼
Arlene Richard, MD's NPI is 1881733970 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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.
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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