2026 NPPES data Dermatology Physician NPI 1508165481 MD, PHD
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HELENE ERICKSON, MD, PHD

Dermatology Physician in SLIDELL, 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 693 beneficiaries · Dermatology Physician avg: 729
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.8K
76 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: HELENE ERICKSON, MD, PHD is a Dermatology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SLIDELL, Louisiana with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 693 beneficiaries — 7% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $1.8K across 76 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: HELENE ERICKSON, MD, PHD filed 2,229 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across SLIDELL, Louisiana. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

HELENE ERICKSON, MD, PHD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

HELENE ERICKSON, MD, PHD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/18/2011

NPI 1508165481

Primary specialty

Dermatology Physician

Mid-sized

14,610 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,229 206% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 729

Specialty distribution in Louisiana

How Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers

Louisiana providers

Dermatology Physician share within Louisiana

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Dermatology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Dermatology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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

HELENE ERICKSON, MD, PHD is a Dermatology Physician provider practicing in SLIDELL, Louisiana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD, PHD. NPI: 1508165481. 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.

HELENE ERICKSON, MD, PHD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatology Physician provider holding MD, PHD credentials at 2750 GAUSE BLVD E, SLIDELL, LA, 70461, with a listed phone of (985) 639-3777. NPI 1508165481 was issued on 03/18/2011. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ERICKSON 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 2,229 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 693 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.1 million in drug spend, split 7% brand-name and 93% 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.

Dermatology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 14,610 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 729 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

2750 GAUSE BLVD E
SLIDELL, LA 70461

Provider Details

NPI 1508165481
Specialty Dermatology Physician
Credentials MD, PHD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/18/2011

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where HELENE ERICKSON, MD, PHD 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.

OCHSNER CLINIC LLC
SLIDELL, 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 HELENE ERICKSON, MD, PHD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.8K

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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

HELENE ERICKSON, MD, PHD — brand share 7.0%
Specialty average (est.)

7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 2,229 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.

2,229
Total Claims
$1.1M
Total Drug Cost
693
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,759
Total Day Supply
72,330
Brand vs Generic
7% brand / 93% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.0M
Generic Drug Cost
$64K
Antibiotic Claims
68

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.39
Gender Split
50% female / 50% male
Age Distribution
<65: 74, 65-74: 290, 75-84: 267, 85+: 62

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Ketoconazole
478
Triamcinolone Acetonide
307
Clobetasol Propionate
120
Finasteride
120
Betamethasone Dipropionate
94
Fluorouracil
57
Metronidazole
55
Hydrocortisone
54
Fluconazole
52
Econazole Nitrate
51

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

Dermatology Physician Overview

How HELENE ERICKSON, MD, PHD fits within the Dermatology Physician landscape nationally.

14,610
Dermatology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Dermatology Physician
729
Avg Claims per Provider

HELENE ERICKSON, MD, PHD's 2,229 claims are above the specialty average of 729.

Nearby Dermatology Physician Providers in Louisiana

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

Compare Dermatology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HELENE ERICKSON, MD, PHD's specialty?
HELENE ERICKSON, MD, PHD specializes in Dermatology Physician and practices in SLIDELL, Louisiana. Credentials: MD, PHD.
How much does HELENE ERICKSON, MD, PHD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, HELENE ERICKSON, MD, PHD wrote 2,229 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.1M in drug costs for 693 beneficiaries.
Where is HELENE ERICKSON, MD, PHD located?
HELENE ERICKSON, MD, PHD is located at 2750 GAUSE BLVD E, SLIDELL, LA, 70461. Phone: (985) 639-3777.
What is HELENE ERICKSON, MD, PHD's NPI number?
HELENE ERICKSON, MD, PHD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508165481, issued on 03/18/2011.
Does HELENE ERICKSON, MD, PHD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
HELENE ERICKSON, MD, PHD's prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.0M in brand drug costs.
How many Dermatology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 14,610 Dermatology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Dermatology Physician provider writes 729 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does HELENE ERICKSON, MD, PHD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, HELENE ERICKSON, MD, PHD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ketoconazole, Triamcinolone Acetonide, Clobetasol Propionate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does HELENE ERICKSON, MD, PHD accept Medicare?
HELENE ERICKSON, MD, PHD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,229 Part D claims and 693 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify HELENE ERICKSON, MD, PHD's credentials?
HELENE ERICKSON, MD, PHD's NPI is 1508165481 with credentials MD, PHD. 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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