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2026 NPPES data Registered Dietitian NPI 1720058365 PA-C, RD
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Registered Dietitian in Kalispell, Montana.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 64,100 in Registered Dietitian, 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 432 beneficiaries · Registered Dietitian avg: 696
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 10% 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
Laura Barker, PA-C, RD filed 4,079 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Registered Dietitian in Kalispell, Montana, prescribing 89% generic.
- 4K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 89%
- generic prescribing
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.
Laura Barker, PA-C, RD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
4,079 Top 8% higher than 92% 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
What does the federal data show about Laura Barker, PA-C, RD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Registered Dietitian
Medicare Part D claims
4,079 6× vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Montana
How Registered Dietitian compares to other specialties among Montana providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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Laura Barker, PA-C, RD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Registered Dietitian provider holding PA-C, RD credentials at 1287 BURNS WAY, Kalispell, MT, 59901, with a listed phone of (406) 752-8120. NPI 1720058365 was issued on 01/25/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 4,079 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 432 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $291K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.1%.
Registered Dietitian is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 64,100 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 696 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 | 1720058365 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Registered Dietitian |
| Credentials | PA-C, RD |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 01/25/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Laura Barker, PA-C, RD 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.
Kalispell Regional Medical Center Inc
Kalispell, MT
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Laura Barker, PA-C, RD - brand share 10.0%
Registered Dietitian average
10% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 4,079 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.
4,079
Total Claims
$291K
Total Drug Cost
432
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 7,516
- Total Day Supply
- 215,157
- Brand vs Generic
- 10% brand / 89% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $226K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $63K
- Opioid Claims
- 250 (6.1% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 59
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.10
- Gender Split
- 63% female / 37% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 37, 65-74: 196, 75-84: 140, 85+: 59
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Laura Barker, PA-C, RD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
233 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
180 claims
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
148 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
122 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
121 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
110 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
102 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
94 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 233 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 180 |
| Omeprazole | 148 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 122 |
| Gabapentin | 121 |
| Losartan Potassium | 110 |
| Lisinopril | 102 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 94 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 79 |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 72 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Registered Dietitian Overview
How Laura Barker, PA-C, RD fits within the Registered Dietitian landscape nationally.
64,100
Registered Dietitian Providers in US
55
States with Registered Dietitian
696
Avg Claims per Provider
Laura Barker, PA-C, RD's 4,079 claims are above the specialty average of 696.
Nearby Registered Dietitian Providers in Montana
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Montana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Barker.
Dr. Holly Alastra
RD, LCPC
East Helena, MT
Martin Aldrich
Bozeman, MT
Dr. Linda Allen
R.D.
Lewistown, MT
Dr. Lindsey Anders
MS, RD, LN
Billings, MT
Dr. Danielle Anderson
RDN
Plentywood, MT
Compare Registered Dietitian nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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- 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 Montana medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Laura Barker, PA-C, RD's specialty? ▼
Laura Barker, PA-C, RD specializes in Registered Dietitian and practices in Kalispell, Montana. Credentials: PA-C, RD.
How much does Laura Barker, PA-C, RD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Laura Barker, PA-C, RD wrote 4,079 Medicare Part D claims totaling $291K in drug costs for 432 beneficiaries.
Where is Laura Barker, PA-C, RD located? ▼
Laura Barker, PA-C, RD is located at 1287 BURNS WAY, Kalispell, MT, 59901. Phone: (406) 752-8120.
What is Laura Barker, PA-C, RD's NPI number? ▼
Laura Barker, PA-C, RD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720058365, issued on 01/25/2006.
Does Laura Barker, PA-C, RD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Laura Barker, PA-C, RD's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $226K in brand drug costs.
Does Laura Barker, PA-C, RD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Laura Barker, PA-C, RD had 250 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.1%.
How many Registered Dietitian providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 64,100 Registered Dietitian providers across 55 states in the US. The average Registered Dietitian provider writes 696 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Laura Barker, PA-C, RD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Laura Barker, PA-C, RD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Atorvastatin Calcium, Omeprazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Laura Barker, PA-C, RD accept Medicare? ▼
Laura Barker, PA-C, RD appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,079 Part D claims and 432 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Laura Barker, PA-C, RD's credentials? ▼
Laura Barker, PA-C, RD's NPI is 1720058365 with credentials PA-C, RD. 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).
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