2026 NPPES data Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner NPI 1174070767 NP
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HELEN AJALA, NP

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in LAFAYETTE, 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
274
Medicare Part D claims · 43 beneficiaries · Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner avg: 927
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$157.18
13 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

HELEN AJALA, NP filed 274 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in LAFAYETTE, Louisiana, prescribing 94% generic.

274
Part D claims, 2023
94%
generic prescribing
$157.18
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.

HELEN AJALA, NP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

274 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 HELEN AJALA, NP?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/01/2016

NPI 1174070767

Primary specialty

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

39,953 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

274 70% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 927

Specialty distribution in Louisiana

How Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers

Louisiana providers

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner share within Louisiana

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Psychiatric/Mental Health 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).

HELEN AJALA, NP is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in LAFAYETTE, Louisiana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: NP. NPI: 1174070767. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

HELEN AJALA, NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provider holding NP credentials at 406 ST JOHN ST., LAFAYETTE, LA, 70501, with a listed phone of (337) 470-3460. NPI 1174070767 was issued on 09/01/2016. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AJALA 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 274 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 43 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $26K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% 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.

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 39,953 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 927 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

406 ST JOHN ST.
LAFAYETTE, LA 70501

Provider Details

NPI 1174070767
Specialty Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Credentials NP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/01/2016

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where HELEN AJALA, NP 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.

SEASIDE HEALTH SYSTEM LLC
BATON ROUGE, 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 HELEN AJALA, NP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$157

Largest payer

Alkermes, 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

HELEN AJALA, NP — brand share 6.0%
Specialty average (est.)

6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 274 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.

274
Total Claims
$26K
Total Drug Cost
43
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
327
Total Day Supply
9,272
Brand vs Generic
6% brand / 94% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$22K
Generic Drug Cost
$4K
Antibiotic Claims
13

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
57.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.49
Gender Split
65% female / 35% male
Age Distribution
<65: 25, 65-74: 14, 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.

Drug Claims
Trazodone Hcl
35
Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Hcl
18
Oxcarbazepine
17
Sertraline Hcl
15
Duloxetine Hcl
13
Escitalopram Oxalate
13
Lurasidone Hcl
12
Amitriptyline Hcl
11
Benztropine Mesylate
11

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

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Overview

How HELEN AJALA, NP fits within the Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

39,953
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
54
States with Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
927
Avg Claims per Provider

HELEN AJALA, NP's 274 claims are below the specialty average of 927.

Nearby Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in Louisiana

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

Compare Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HELEN AJALA, NP's specialty?
HELEN AJALA, NP specializes in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and practices in LAFAYETTE, Louisiana. Credentials: NP.
How much does HELEN AJALA, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, HELEN AJALA, NP wrote 274 Medicare Part D claims totaling $26K in drug costs for 43 beneficiaries.
Where is HELEN AJALA, NP located?
HELEN AJALA, NP is located at 406 ST JOHN ST., LAFAYETTE, LA, 70501. Phone: (337) 470-3460.
What is HELEN AJALA, NP's NPI number?
HELEN AJALA, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174070767, issued on 09/01/2016.
Does HELEN AJALA, NP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
HELEN AJALA, NP's prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $22K in brand drug costs.
How many Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 39,953 Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providers across 54 states in the US. The average Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provider writes 927 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does HELEN AJALA, NP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, HELEN AJALA, NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Trazodone Hcl, Bupropion Xl, Oxcarbazepine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does HELEN AJALA, NP accept Medicare?
HELEN AJALA, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 274 Part D claims and 43 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify HELEN AJALA, NP's credentials?
HELEN AJALA, NP's NPI is 1174070767 with credentials NP. 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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