2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1316936347 APRN
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HEATHER BLANCHETTE, APRN

Nurse Practitioner in LARGO, Florida. 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
307
Medicare Part D claims · 104 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$6.1K
198 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

HEATHER BLANCHETTE, APRN filed 307 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Nurse Practitioner in LARGO, Florida, prescribing 85% generic.

307
Part D claims, 2023
85%
generic prescribing
$6.1K
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

HEATHER BLANCHETTE, APRN's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

307 Top 43% higher than 57% 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 HEATHER BLANCHETTE, APRN?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/21/2005

NPI 1316936347

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

307 72% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

Specialty distribution in Florida

How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Florida providers

Florida providers

Nurse Practitioner share within Florida

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

HEATHER BLANCHETTE, APRN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding APRN credentials at 100 HIGHLAND AVE N, LARGO, FL, 33770, with a listed phone of (727) 683-2900. NPI 1316936347 was issued on 10/21/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BLANCHETTE 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 307 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 104 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $292K in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 85% 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.

Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 87,227 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,084 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

100 HIGHLAND AVE N
LARGO, FL 33770

Provider Details

NPI 1316936347
Specialty Nurse Practitioner
Credentials APRN
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/21/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where HEATHER BLANCHETTE, APRN 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.

FLORIDA CANCER SPECIALISTS AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE, LLC
LARGO, FL

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 HEATHER BLANCHETTE, APRN. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$6.1K

Largest payer

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation

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.

License & disciplinary context — Florida FLDOH 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~75K Florida medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to HEATHER BLANCHETTE, APRN. To verify HEATHER BLANCHETTE, APRN's current license status, search the FLDOH public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

480
Total board actions, Florida 2023
Across 467 cases
6.40
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Florida statewide rate
monetary fine
Most common action type
138 cases

FLDOH publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Florida disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

HEATHER BLANCHETTE, APRN — brand share 15.0%
Specialty average (est.)

15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 307 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.

307
Total Claims
$292K
Total Drug Cost
104
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
386
Total Day Supply
8,830
Brand vs Generic
15% brand / 85% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$275K
Generic Drug Cost
$17K
Antibiotic Claims
36

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.76
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What HEATHER BLANCHETTE, APRN 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
Prochlorperazine Maleate
20
Dexamethasone
18
Xarelto
Rivaroxaban
14
Ondansetron Hcl
13
Anastrozole
12

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

Nurse Practitioner Overview

How HEATHER BLANCHETTE, APRN fits within the Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

87,227
Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Nurse Practitioner
1,084
Avg Claims per Provider

HEATHER BLANCHETTE, APRN's 307 claims are below the specialty average of 1,084.

Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in Florida

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HEATHER BLANCHETTE, APRN's specialty?
HEATHER BLANCHETTE, APRN specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in LARGO, Florida. Credentials: APRN.
How much does HEATHER BLANCHETTE, APRN prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, HEATHER BLANCHETTE, APRN wrote 307 Medicare Part D claims totaling $292K in drug costs for 104 beneficiaries.
Where is HEATHER BLANCHETTE, APRN located?
HEATHER BLANCHETTE, APRN is located at 100 HIGHLAND AVE N, LARGO, FL, 33770. Phone: (727) 683-2900.
What is HEATHER BLANCHETTE, APRN's NPI number?
HEATHER BLANCHETTE, APRN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316936347, issued on 10/21/2005.
Does HEATHER BLANCHETTE, APRN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
HEATHER BLANCHETTE, APRN's prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $275K in brand drug costs.
How many Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 87,227 Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,084 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does HEATHER BLANCHETTE, APRN prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, HEATHER BLANCHETTE, APRN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prochlorperazine Maleate, Dexamethasone, Xarelto. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does HEATHER BLANCHETTE, APRN accept Medicare?
HEATHER BLANCHETTE, APRN appears in CMS Medicare data with 307 Part D claims and 104 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify HEATHER BLANCHETTE, APRN's credentials?
HEATHER BLANCHETTE, APRN's NPI is 1316936347 with credentials APRN. 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.

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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