2026 NPPES data Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician NPI 1740256106 MD
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ELIZABETH BLANTON, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician in GRETNA, 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
404
Medicare Part D claims · 154 beneficiaries · Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician avg: 179
MIPS score
96.9086/100
▲ 14 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$160.21
7 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

ELIZABETH BLANTON, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 96.9086/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 404 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

96.9086/100
MIPS score · +14 vs avg
404
Part D claims, 2023
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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.

ELIZABETH BLANTON, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

97 Top 17% higher than 83% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ELIZABETH BLANTON, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 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 ELIZABETH BLANTON, MD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/27/2006

NPI 1740256106

Primary specialty

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician

Mid-sized

44,313 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

404 126% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 179

MIPS final score

96.9086/100 13.808600000000013% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Louisiana

How Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers

Louisiana providers

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician share within Louisiana

1. Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician share within Louisiana

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ELIZABETH BLANTON, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
96.9086/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician) — 96.9086/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%96.9%
MIPS final score (Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician) — 96.9086/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

ELIZABETH BLANTON, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 515 WESTBANK EXPY, GRETNA, LA, 70053, with a listed phone of (504) 366-7233. NPI 1740256106 was issued on 02/27/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BLANTON 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 404 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 154 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $44K in drug spend. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 96.9086/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 77.779), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 44,313 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 179 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

515 WESTBANK EXPY
GRETNA, LA 70053

Provider Details

NPI 1740256106
Specialty Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 02/27/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

96.9086
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
77.779
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ELIZABETH BLANTON, MD 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.

NEW ORLEANS PHYSICIAN SERVICES INC
MARRERO, 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).

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 ELIZABETH BLANTON, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$160

Largest payer

Exeltis, USA 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

404
Total Claims
$44K
Total Drug Cost
154
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
852
Total Day Supply
23,505
Generic Drug Cost
$9K
Antibiotic Claims
22

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
66.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.08
Gender Split
100% female / 0% male
Age Distribution
<65: 42, 65-74: 75, 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 ELIZABETH BLANTON, MD 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
90
Alendronate Sodium
59
Medroxyprogesterone Acetate
20
Clobetasol Propionate
17
Metronidazole
13
Prolia
Denosumab
13
Valacyclovir
Valacyclovir Hcl
13
Triamcinolone Acetonide
12
Premarin
"Estrogens
N/A

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

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Overview

How ELIZABETH BLANTON, MD fits within the Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician landscape nationally.

44,313
Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician
179
Avg Claims per Provider

ELIZABETH BLANTON, MD's 404 claims are above the specialty average of 179.

Nearby Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Providers in Louisiana

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

Compare Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ELIZABETH BLANTON, MD's specialty?
ELIZABETH BLANTON, MD specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician and practices in GRETNA, Louisiana. Credentials: MD.
How much does ELIZABETH BLANTON, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ELIZABETH BLANTON, MD wrote 404 Medicare Part D claims totaling $44K in drug costs for 154 beneficiaries.
What is ELIZABETH BLANTON, MD's Medicare quality score?
ELIZABETH BLANTON, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 96.9086/100 (Quality: 77.779). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is ELIZABETH BLANTON, MD located?
ELIZABETH BLANTON, MD is located at 515 WESTBANK EXPY, GRETNA, LA, 70053. Phone: (504) 366-7233.
What is ELIZABETH BLANTON, MD's NPI number?
ELIZABETH BLANTON, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740256106, issued on 02/27/2006.
How many Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 44,313 Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician provider writes 179 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ELIZABETH BLANTON, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ELIZABETH BLANTON, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Estradiol, Alendronate Sodium, Medroxyprogesterone Acetate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ELIZABETH BLANTON, MD accept Medicare?
ELIZABETH BLANTON, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 404 Part D claims and 154 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ELIZABETH BLANTON, MD's credentials?
ELIZABETH BLANTON, MD's NPI is 1740256106 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

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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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