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2026 NPPES data Emergency Medicine Physician NPI 1003854746 NP
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Emergency Medicine Physician in Homer, Louisiana.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 64,463 in Emergency Medicine Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
358
Medicare Part D claims · 26 beneficiaries · Emergency Medicine Physician avg: 352
Generic prescribing
74%
generic claims · 26% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Joan Cardin, NP filed 358 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as an Emergency Medicine Physician in Homer, Louisiana, prescribing 74% generic.
- 358
- Part D claims, 2023
- 74%
- generic prescribing
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Joan Cardin, NP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
358 Top 43% higher than 57% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Joan Cardin, NP practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Joan Cardin, NP?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Emergency Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
358 2% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Louisiana
How Emergency Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Emergency Medicine Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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.
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Joan Cardin, NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Emergency Medicine Physician provider holding NP credentials at 912 W MAIN ST, Homer, LA, 71040, with a listed phone of (318) 927-3571. NPI 1003854746 was issued on 06/03/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 358 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 26 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $42K in drug spend, split 26% brand-name and 74% generic by claim count.
Emergency Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 64,463 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 352 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1003854746 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Emergency Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | NP |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 06/03/2006 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average
Joan Cardin, NP - brand share 26.0%
Emergency Medicine Physician average
26% brand-name claims vs 74% generic, on 358 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.
358
Total Claims
$42K
Total Drug Cost
26
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 361
- Total Day Supply
- 9,623
- Brand vs Generic
- 26% brand / 74% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $32K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $11K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 12
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 79.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.60
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Joan Cardin, NP prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Januvia
Januvia
25 claims
- Pantoprazole Sodium
Pantoprazole Sodium
21 claims
- Divalproex Sodium
Divalproex Sodium
17 claims
- Metformin Hcl
Metformin Hcl
17 claims
- Escitalopram Oxalate
Escitalopram Oxalate
15 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
15 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
12 claims
- Bumetanide
Bumetanide
12 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Januvia Sitagliptin Phosphate | 25 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 21 |
| Divalproex Sodium | 17 |
| Metformin Hcl | 17 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 15 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 15 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 12 |
| Bumetanide | 12 |
| Carbidopa-Levodopa Carbidopa/Levodopa | 12 |
| Furosemide | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Emergency Medicine Physician Overview
How Joan Cardin, NP fits within the Emergency Medicine Physician landscape nationally.
64,463
Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Emergency Medicine Physician
352
Avg Claims per Provider
Joan Cardin, NP's 358 claims are above the specialty average of 352.
Nearby Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in Louisiana
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Louisiana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Cardin.
Dr. Yousef Abdulla
MD
Kaplan, LA
Dr. Joseph Abraham
M.D.
Church Point, LA
Dr. Evangeline Abriam
MD
Metairie, LA
Dr. Alyce Adams
M.D.,CDE
West Monroe, LA
Dr. Angela Adams
M.D.
Alexandria, LA
Compare Emergency Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Louisiana medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Emergency Medicine Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joan Cardin, NP's specialty? ▼
Joan Cardin, NP specializes in Emergency Medicine Physician and practices in Homer, Louisiana. Credentials: NP.
How much does Joan Cardin, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Joan Cardin, NP wrote 358 Medicare Part D claims totaling $42K in drug costs for 26 beneficiaries.
Where is Joan Cardin, NP located? ▼
Joan Cardin, NP is located at 912 W MAIN ST, Homer, LA, 71040. Phone: (318) 927-3571.
What is Joan Cardin, NP's NPI number? ▼
Joan Cardin, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1003854746, issued on 06/03/2006.
Does Joan Cardin, NP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Joan Cardin, NP's prescribing is 26% brand-name and 74% generic drugs by claim count, with $32K in brand drug costs.
How many Emergency Medicine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 64,463 Emergency Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Emergency Medicine Physician provider writes 352 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Joan Cardin, NP prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Joan Cardin, NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Januvia, Pantoprazole Sodium, Divalproex Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Joan Cardin, NP accept Medicare? ▼
Joan Cardin, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 358 Part D claims and 26 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Joan Cardin, NP's credentials? ▼
Joan Cardin, NP's NPI is 1003854746 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
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