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2026 NPPES data Behavior Technician NPI 1770079279
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Behavior Technician in Metairie, 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 545,400 in Behavior Technician, 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
136
Medicare Part D claims · 29 beneficiaries · Behavior Technician avg: 492
What the federal data shows
Caila Knighton filed 136 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Behavior Technician in Metairie, Louisiana.
- 136
- Part D claims, 2023
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Caila Knighton's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
136 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Caila Knighton?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Behavior Technician
Medicare Part D claims
136 72% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Louisiana
How Behavior Technician compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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.
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Caila Knighton appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Behavior Technician provider at 4228 HOUMA BLVD STE 200, Metairie, LA, 70006, with a listed phone of (504) 454-7878. NPI 1770079279 was issued on 07/08/2018.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 136 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 29 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $14K in drug spend.
Behavior Technician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 545,400 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 492 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1770079279 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Behavior Technician |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 07/08/2018 |
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
136
Total Claims
$14K
Total Drug Cost
29
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 221
- Total Day Supply
- 5,835
- Generic Drug Cost
- $1K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 14
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.63
Behavior Technician Overview
How Caila Knighton fits within the Behavior Technician landscape nationally.
545,400
Behavior Technician Providers in US
54
States with Behavior Technician
492
Avg Claims per Provider
Caila Knighton's 136 claims are below the specialty average of 492.
Nearby Behavior Technician Providers in Louisiana
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Louisiana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Knighton.
Acacia Aaron
Metairie, LA
Dr. Paulette Aaron
PEER SPECIALIST
Lafayette, LA
Rami Abdalla
Baton Rouge, LA
Siham Abdel-Aziz
Metairie, LA
Mariam Abdo-Pitre
Lafayette, LA
Compare Behavior Technician 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 Behavior Technician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Caila Knighton's specialty? ▼
Caila Knighton specializes in Behavior Technician and practices in Metairie, Louisiana.
How much does Caila Knighton prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Caila Knighton wrote 136 Medicare Part D claims totaling $14K in drug costs for 29 beneficiaries.
Where is Caila Knighton located? ▼
Caila Knighton is located at 4228 HOUMA BLVD STE 200, Metairie, LA, 70006. Phone: (504) 454-7878.
What is Caila Knighton's NPI number? ▼
Caila Knighton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770079279, issued on 07/08/2018.
How many Behavior Technician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 545,400 Behavior Technician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Behavior Technician provider writes 492 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does Caila Knighton accept Medicare? ▼
Caila Knighton appears in CMS Medicare data with 136 Part D claims and 29 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Caila Knighton's credentials? ▼
Caila Knighton's NPI is 1770079279. 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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