2026 NPPES data Registered Nurse NPI 1396978227 FNP-C
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DEBRA WELTON, FNP-C

Registered Nurse in BATON ROUGE, 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
411
Medicare Part D claims · 150 beneficiaries · Registered Nurse avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

DEBRA WELTON, FNP-C filed 411 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Registered Nurse in BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, prescribing 96% generic.

411
Part D claims, 2023
96%
generic prescribing

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DEBRA WELTON, FNP-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

411 Top 38% higher than 62% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). This entry sits in this band. 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about DEBRA WELTON, FNP-C?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/26/2009

NPI 1396978227

Primary specialty

Registered Nurse

High-volume

175,652 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

411 59% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,000

Specialty distribution in Louisiana

How Registered Nurse compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers

Louisiana providers

Registered Nurse share within Louisiana

1. Registered Nurse42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Registered Nurse share within Louisiana

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

DEBRA WELTON, FNP-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Registered Nurse provider holding FNP-C credentials at 3825 GOVERNMENT ST, BATON ROUGE, LA, 70806, with a listed phone of (225) 387-1167. NPI 1396978227 was issued on 08/26/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what WELTON 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 411 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 150 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $14K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% 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.

Registered Nurse is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 175,652 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,000 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

3825 GOVERNMENT ST
BATON ROUGE, LA 70806

Provider Details

NPI 1396978227
Specialty Registered Nurse
Credentials FNP-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/26/2009

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

DEBRA WELTON, FNP-C — brand share 4.0%
Specialty average (est.)

4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 411 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.

411
Total Claims
$14K
Total Drug Cost
150
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
561
Total Day Supply
13,394
Brand vs Generic
4% brand / 96% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$4K
Generic Drug Cost
$10K
Antibiotic Claims
45

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
62.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.43
Gender Split
100% female / 0% male
Age Distribution
<65: 73, 65-74: 46, 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 DEBRA WELTON, FNP-C 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
Estradiol
74
Fluconazole
45
Clobetasol Propionate
39
Clotrimazole-Betamethasone
Clotrimazole/Betamethasone Dip
39
Metronidazole
23
Acyclovir
20
Valacyclovir
Valacyclovir Hcl
20
Medroxyprogesterone Acetate
15
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
11
Premarin
"Estrogens
N/A

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

Registered Nurse Overview

How DEBRA WELTON, FNP-C fits within the Registered Nurse landscape nationally.

175,652
Registered Nurse Providers in US
56
States with Registered Nurse
1,000
Avg Claims per Provider

DEBRA WELTON, FNP-C's 411 claims are below the specialty average of 1,000.

Nearby Registered Nurse Providers in Louisiana

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

Compare Registered Nurse nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DEBRA WELTON, FNP-C's specialty?
DEBRA WELTON, FNP-C specializes in Registered Nurse and practices in BATON ROUGE, Louisiana. Credentials: FNP-C.
How much does DEBRA WELTON, FNP-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DEBRA WELTON, FNP-C wrote 411 Medicare Part D claims totaling $14K in drug costs for 150 beneficiaries.
Where is DEBRA WELTON, FNP-C located?
DEBRA WELTON, FNP-C is located at 3825 GOVERNMENT ST, BATON ROUGE, LA, 70806. Phone: (225) 387-1167.
What is DEBRA WELTON, FNP-C's NPI number?
DEBRA WELTON, FNP-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396978227, issued on 08/26/2009.
Does DEBRA WELTON, FNP-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DEBRA WELTON, FNP-C's prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $4K in brand drug costs.
How many Registered Nurse providers are there in the US?
There are 175,652 Registered Nurse providers across 56 states in the US. The average Registered Nurse provider writes 1,000 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DEBRA WELTON, FNP-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DEBRA WELTON, FNP-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Estradiol, Fluconazole, Clobetasol Propionate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DEBRA WELTON, FNP-C accept Medicare?
DEBRA WELTON, FNP-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 411 Part D claims and 150 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DEBRA WELTON, FNP-C's credentials?
DEBRA WELTON, FNP-C's NPI is 1396978227 with credentials FNP-C. 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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