2026 NPPES data Acute Care Nurse Practitioner NPI 1295116929 NP
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LESLIE BRIDGES, NP

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in NEW ORLEANS, 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
216
Medicare Part D claims · 101 beneficiaries · Acute Care Nurse Practitioner avg: 576
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

LESLIE BRIDGES, NP filed 216 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, prescribing 94% generic.

216
Part D claims, 2023
94%
generic prescribing

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LESLIE BRIDGES, NP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

216 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 LESLIE BRIDGES, NP?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/18/2015

NPI 1295116929

Primary specialty

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

24,583 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

216 62% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 576

Specialty distribution in Louisiana

How Acute Care Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers

Louisiana providers

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner share within Louisiana

1. Acute Care Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner share within Louisiana

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Acute Care Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Acute Care 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).

LESLIE BRIDGES, NP is a Acute Care Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: NP. NPI: 1295116929. 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.

LESLIE BRIDGES, NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Acute Care Nurse Practitioner provider holding NP credentials at 1514 JEFFERSON HWY, NEW ORLEANS, LA, 70121, with a listed phone of (504) 842-8430. NPI 1295116929 was issued on 06/18/2015. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BRIDGES 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 216 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 101 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $9K 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.

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 24,583 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 576 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

1514 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121

Provider Details

NPI 1295116929
Specialty Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Credentials NP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/18/2015

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LESLIE BRIDGES, 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.

HOSPITAL MEDICINE SERVICES OF FL, LLC
NICEVILLE, FL
NOLES MEDICAL SERVICES
DESTIN, FL

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 · Generic-heavy

LESLIE BRIDGES, NP — brand share 6.0%
Specialty average (est.)

6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 216 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.

216
Total Claims
$9K
Total Drug Cost
101
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
217
Total Day Supply
3,491
Brand vs Generic
6% brand / 94% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$7K
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Antibiotic Claims
70

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.99
Gender Split
55% female / 45% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Doxycycline Hyclate
12
Furosemide
11
Pantoprazole Sodium
11

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

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Overview

How LESLIE BRIDGES, NP fits within the Acute Care Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

24,583
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
53
States with Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
576
Avg Claims per Provider

LESLIE BRIDGES, NP's 216 claims are below the specialty average of 576.

Nearby Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Providers in Louisiana

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

Compare Acute Care Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LESLIE BRIDGES, NP's specialty?
LESLIE BRIDGES, NP specializes in Acute Care Nurse Practitioner and practices in NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana. Credentials: NP.
How much does LESLIE BRIDGES, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LESLIE BRIDGES, NP wrote 216 Medicare Part D claims totaling $9K in drug costs for 101 beneficiaries.
Where is LESLIE BRIDGES, NP located?
LESLIE BRIDGES, NP is located at 1514 JEFFERSON HWY, NEW ORLEANS, LA, 70121. Phone: (504) 842-8430.
What is LESLIE BRIDGES, NP's NPI number?
LESLIE BRIDGES, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295116929, issued on 06/18/2015.
Does LESLIE BRIDGES, NP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LESLIE BRIDGES, NP's prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $7K in brand drug costs.
How many Acute Care Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 24,583 Acute Care Nurse Practitioner providers across 53 states in the US. The average Acute Care Nurse Practitioner provider writes 576 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LESLIE BRIDGES, NP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LESLIE BRIDGES, NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Doxycycline Hyclate, Furosemide, Pantoprazole Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LESLIE BRIDGES, NP accept Medicare?
LESLIE BRIDGES, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 216 Part D claims and 101 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LESLIE BRIDGES, NP's credentials?
LESLIE BRIDGES, NP's NPI is 1295116929 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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