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BRANDON BLANCHARD, FNP

Family Nurse Practitioner in LAKE CHARLES, 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
238
Medicare Part D claims · 160 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K

What the federal data shows

BRANDON BLANCHARD, FNP filed 238 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Nurse Practitioner in LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana.

238
Part D claims, 2023

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BRANDON BLANCHARD, FNP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

238 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about BRANDON BLANCHARD, FNP?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/21/2018

NPI 1518461706

Primary specialty

Family Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

209,817 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

238 81% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,222

Specialty distribution in Louisiana

How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers

Louisiana providers

Family Nurse Practitioner share within Louisiana

1. Family Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Family Nurse Practitioner share within Louisiana

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Family Nurse Practitioner (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Family Nurse Practitioner ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Family Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Family Nurse Practitioner) — 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).

BRANDON BLANCHARD, FNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding FNP credentials at 1701 OAK PARK BLVD, LAKE CHARLES, LA, 70601, with a listed phone of (337) 494-3036. NPI 1518461706 was issued on 03/21/2018. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BLANCHARD 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 238 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 160 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.3%. 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.

Family Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 209,817 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,222 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

1701 OAK PARK BLVD
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601

Provider Details

NPI 1518461706
Specialty Family Nurse Practitioner
Credentials FNP
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/21/2018

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BRANDON BLANCHARD, FNP 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.

PROFESSIONAL EMERGENCY MEDICINE MANAGEMENT -- LAKE CHARLES LLC
LAKE CHARLES, 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).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

238
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
160
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
240
Total Day Supply
1,812
Generic Drug Cost
$1K
Opioid Claims
15 (6.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
99

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
62.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.37
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male
Age Distribution
<65: 74, 65-74: 60, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What BRANDON BLANCHARD, FNP 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
Diclofenac Sodium
29
Cephalexin
27
Azithromycin
15
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
15
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
15
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
14
Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron
13

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

Family Nurse Practitioner Overview

How BRANDON BLANCHARD, FNP fits within the Family Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

209,817
Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Family Nurse Practitioner
1,222
Avg Claims per Provider

BRANDON BLANCHARD, FNP's 238 claims are below the specialty average of 1,222.

Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in Louisiana

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

Compare Family Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BRANDON BLANCHARD, FNP's specialty?
BRANDON BLANCHARD, FNP specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana. Credentials: FNP.
How much does BRANDON BLANCHARD, FNP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BRANDON BLANCHARD, FNP wrote 238 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for 160 beneficiaries.
Where is BRANDON BLANCHARD, FNP located?
BRANDON BLANCHARD, FNP is located at 1701 OAK PARK BLVD, LAKE CHARLES, LA, 70601. Phone: (337) 494-3036.
What is BRANDON BLANCHARD, FNP's NPI number?
BRANDON BLANCHARD, FNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518461706, issued on 03/21/2018.
Does BRANDON BLANCHARD, FNP prescribe opioids?
Yes, BRANDON BLANCHARD, FNP had 15 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.3%.
How many Family Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 209,817 Family Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,222 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BRANDON BLANCHARD, FNP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BRANDON BLANCHARD, FNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Diclofenac Sodium, Cephalexin, Azithromycin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BRANDON BLANCHARD, FNP accept Medicare?
BRANDON BLANCHARD, FNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 238 Part D claims and 160 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BRANDON BLANCHARD, FNP's credentials?
BRANDON BLANCHARD, FNP's NPI is 1518461706 with credentials FNP. 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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