NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Geriatric Psychiatry Physician NPI 1891493417 DNP,APRN,PMHNP-BC
Verify on CMS → Blandine Sama, DNP,APRN,PMHNP-BC
Geriatric Psychiatry Physician in Maple Grove, Minnesota.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 787 in Geriatric Psychiatry 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 66 beneficiaries · Geriatric Psychiatry Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
97%
generic claims · 3% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$21.67
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Blandine Sama, DNP,APRN,PMHNP-BC filed 1,184 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Geriatric Psychiatry Physician in Maple Grove, Minnesota, prescribing 97% generic.
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2024
- 97%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
- ≥77th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Blandine Sama, DNP,APRN,PMHNP-BC
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1891493417), first enumerated 02/22/2023.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 1,184 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Board certification signal
Heuristic suggests board-certified status based on ABMS-eligible specialty taxonomy plus active CMS participation signals — not a direct ABMS verification.
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
1 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliation on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Reported
Industry payment transparency
$21.67 in reported industry payments (1 transfers) in 2024 under the federal Sunshine Act — disclosed transfers of value, not a quality rating.
Source: CMS Open Payments
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1891493417 · Geriatric Psychiatry Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-RECENT · TAX-NARROW · RX-MID · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1891493417
- ENUM-RECENT 2023
- TAX-NARROW 787
- RX-MID 1,184
- BOOK-THIN 13 in Minnesota
- PHOTO-ENUM Susan Newsome, APRN · 2023
Blandine Sama, DNP,APRN,PMHNP-BC's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,184 ≥ 77th percentile 77% of 1,416,883 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 · 2024
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Blandine Sama, DNP,APRN,PMHNP-BC practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Blandine Sama, DNP,APRN,PMHNP-BC?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Geriatric Psychiatry Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,184 25% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Minnesota
How Geriatric Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among Minnesota 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 Geriatric Psychiatry 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 | 1891493417 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Geriatric Psychiatry Physician |
| Credentials | DNP,APRN,PMHNP-BC |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 02/22/2023 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Blandine Sama, DNP,APRN,PMHNP-BC 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.
Nystrom And Associates Ltd
Maple Grove, MN
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 Blandine Sama, DNP,APRN,PMHNP-BC. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$22
Largest payer
IRONSHORE PHARMACEUTICALS 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 · Generic-heavy
Blandine Sama, DNP,APRN,PMHNP-BC - brand share 3.0%
Geriatric Psychiatry Physician average
3% brand-name claims vs 97% generic, on 1,184 2024 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 2024.
1,184
Total Claims
$128K
Total Drug Cost
66
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,466.4
- Total Day Supply
- 41,114
- Brand vs Generic
- 3% brand / 97% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $103K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $25K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 59.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.27
- Gender Split
- 70% female / 30% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 33, 65-74: 27, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Blandine Sama, DNP,APRN,PMHNP-BC prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Aripiprazole
Aripiprazole
119 claims
- Buspirone Hcl
Buspirone Hcl
86 claims
- Lamotrigine
Lamotrigine
85 claims
- Hydroxyzine Hcl
Hydroxyzine Hcl
59 claims
- Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Xl
57 claims
- Quetiapine Fumarate
Quetiapine Fumarate
56 claims
- Venlafaxine Hcl Er
Venlafaxine Hcl Er
54 claims
- Escitalopram Oxalate 47
Escitalopram Oxalate
47 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Aripiprazole | 119 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 86 |
| Lamotrigine | 85 |
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | 59 |
| Bupropion Xl Bupropion Hcl | 57 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 56 |
| Venlafaxine Hcl Er Venlafaxine Hcl | 54 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 47 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 43 |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 43 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Geriatric Psychiatry Physician Overview
How Blandine Sama, DNP,APRN,PMHNP-BC fits within the Geriatric Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.
787
Geriatric Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
46
States with Geriatric Psychiatry Physician
1,586
Avg Claims per Provider
Blandine Sama, DNP,APRN,PMHNP-BC's 1,184 claims are below the specialty average of 1,586.
Nationwide Geriatric Psychiatry Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Sama, both outside Minnesota so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2023)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Geriatric Psychiatry Physician Providers in Minnesota
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Minnesota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Sama.
One of 13 Geriatric Psychiatry Physician providers enrolled in Minnesota, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Allison Beito
MD
Wabasha, MN
Dr. Benjamin Braus
MD
Anoka, MN
William Callahan
Edina, MN
Dr. Susan Czapiewski
M.D.
Minneapolis, MN
Dr. Maurice Dysken
M.D.
Minneapolis, MN
Compare Geriatric Psychiatry Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blandine Sama, DNP,APRN,PMHNP-BC's specialty? ▼
Blandine Sama, DNP,APRN,PMHNP-BC specializes in Geriatric Psychiatry Physician and practices in Maple Grove, Minnesota. Credentials: DNP,APRN,PMHNP-BC.
How much does Blandine Sama, DNP,APRN,PMHNP-BC prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Blandine Sama, DNP,APRN,PMHNP-BC wrote 1,184 Medicare Part D claims totaling $128K in drug costs for 66 beneficiaries.
Where is Blandine Sama, DNP,APRN,PMHNP-BC located? ▼
Blandine Sama, DNP,APRN,PMHNP-BC is located at 13603 80TH CIR N, Maple Grove, MN, 55369. Phone: (763) 274-3120.
What is Blandine Sama, DNP,APRN,PMHNP-BC's NPI number? ▼
Blandine Sama, DNP,APRN,PMHNP-BC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891493417, issued on 02/22/2023.
Does Blandine Sama, DNP,APRN,PMHNP-BC prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Blandine Sama, DNP,APRN,PMHNP-BC's prescribing is 3% brand-name and 97% generic drugs by claim count, with $103K in brand drug costs.
How many Geriatric Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 787 Geriatric Psychiatry Physician providers across 46 states in the US. The average Geriatric Psychiatry Physician provider writes 1,586 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Blandine Sama, DNP,APRN,PMHNP-BC prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Blandine Sama, DNP,APRN,PMHNP-BC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Aripiprazole, Buspirone Hcl, Lamotrigine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Blandine Sama, DNP,APRN,PMHNP-BC accept Medicare? ▼
Blandine Sama, DNP,APRN,PMHNP-BC appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,184 Part D claims and 66 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Blandine Sama, DNP,APRN,PMHNP-BC's credentials? ▼
Blandine Sama, DNP,APRN,PMHNP-BC's NPI is 1891493417 with credentials DNP,APRN,PMHNP-BC. 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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