2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1285609685 M.D.
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KENNETH BLAD, M.D.

Family Medicine Physician in OMAHA, Nebraska. 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
7K
Medicare Part D claims · 406 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$931.47
52 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: KENNETH BLAD, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in OMAHA, Nebraska with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 7K claims across 406 beneficiaries — 11% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $931.47 across 52 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: KENNETH BLAD, M.D. filed 6,998 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across OMAHA, Nebraska. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

KENNETH BLAD, M.D. 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).

KENNETH BLAD, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/20/2006

NPI 1285609685

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

6,998 105% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

Specialty distribution in Nebraska

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Nebraska providers

Nebraska providers

Family Medicine Physician share within Nebraska

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

KENNETH BLAD, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider practicing in OMAHA, Nebraska, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1285609685. 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.

KENNETH BLAD, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2727 S 144TH ST, OMAHA, NE, 68144, with a listed phone of (402) 778-5490. NPI 1285609685 was issued on 02/20/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BLAD 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 6,998 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 406 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $715K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.3%. 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.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

2727 S 144TH ST
OMAHA, NE 68144

Provider Details

NPI 1285609685
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/20/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KENNETH BLAD, M.D. 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.

MIDWEST REGIONAL HEALTH SERVICES LLC
OMAHA, NE

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 KENNETH BLAD, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$931

Largest payer

Novo Nordisk 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 · Typical

KENNETH BLAD, M.D. — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 6,998 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.

6,998
Total Claims
$715K
Total Drug Cost
406
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
15,061
Total Day Supply
437,971
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$575K
Generic Drug Cost
$137K
Opioid Claims
230 (3.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
188

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.96
Gender Split
47% female / 53% male
Age Distribution
<65: 34, 65-74: 209, 75-84: 121, 85+: 42

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
448
Levothyroxine Sodium
285
Lisinopril
229
Meloxicam
196
Pantoprazole Sodium
189
Omeprazole
180
Simvastatin
167
Metoprolol Succinate
160
Amlodipine Besylate
128
Losartan Potassium
110

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

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How KENNETH BLAD, M.D. fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

KENNETH BLAD, M.D.'s 6,998 claims are above the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Nebraska

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

Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KENNETH BLAD, M.D.'s specialty?
KENNETH BLAD, M.D. specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in OMAHA, Nebraska. Credentials: M.D..
How much does KENNETH BLAD, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KENNETH BLAD, M.D. wrote 6,998 Medicare Part D claims totaling $715K in drug costs for 406 beneficiaries.
Where is KENNETH BLAD, M.D. located?
KENNETH BLAD, M.D. is located at 2727 S 144TH ST, OMAHA, NE, 68144. Phone: (402) 778-5490.
What is KENNETH BLAD, M.D.'s NPI number?
KENNETH BLAD, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285609685, issued on 02/20/2006.
Does KENNETH BLAD, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KENNETH BLAD, M.D.'s prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $575K in brand drug costs.
Does KENNETH BLAD, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, KENNETH BLAD, M.D. had 230 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.3%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KENNETH BLAD, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KENNETH BLAD, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KENNETH BLAD, M.D. accept Medicare?
KENNETH BLAD, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 6,998 Part D claims and 406 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KENNETH BLAD, M.D.'s credentials?
KENNETH BLAD, M.D.'s NPI is 1285609685 with credentials M.D.. 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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