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2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1275543589 APRN BC
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Family Nurse Practitioner in Hammond, 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 210,832 in Family Nurse Practitioner, 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
151
Medicare Part D claims · 43 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% 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
Malinda Balado, APRN BC filed 151 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Nurse Practitioner in Hammond, Louisiana, prescribing 89% generic.
- 151
- Part D claims, 2023
- 89%
- generic prescribing
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Malinda Balado, APRN BC's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
151 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Malinda Balado, APRN BC?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Family Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
151 88% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Louisiana
How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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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Malinda Balado, APRN BC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding APRN BC credentials at 2101 ROBIN AVE, Hammond, LA, 70403, with a listed phone of (985) 542-7766. NPI 1275543589 was issued on 08/09/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 151 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 43 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $8K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count.
Family Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 210,832 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,222 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 | 1275543589 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Family Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | APRN BC |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 08/09/2006 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Malinda Balado, APRN BC - brand share 11.0%
Family Nurse Practitioner average
11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 151 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.
151
Total Claims
$8K
Total Drug Cost
43
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 153
- Total Day Supply
- 4,335
- Brand vs Generic
- 11% brand / 89% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $7K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $2K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.28
- Gender Split
- 58% female / 42% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Malinda Balado, APRN BC prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
19 claims
- Pantoprazole Sodium
Pantoprazole Sodium
13 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
12 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 19 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 13 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Family Nurse Practitioner Overview
How Malinda Balado, APRN BC fits within the Family Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
210,832
Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Family Nurse Practitioner
1,222
Avg Claims per Provider
Malinda Balado, APRN BC's 151 claims are below the specialty average of 1,222.
Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in Louisiana
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Louisiana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Balado.
Dr. Julianna Aaron
FNP-C
Shreveport, LA
Tori Abbess
Baton Rouge, LA
Dr. Kimberly Abbott
N.P.
Prairieville, LA
Dr. Halimo Abdi
APRN
Lafayette, LA
Dr. Karen Abel
APRN, CFNP
Iowa, LA
Compare Family Nurse Practitioner 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 Family Nurse Practitioner peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Malinda Balado, APRN BC's specialty? ▼
Malinda Balado, APRN BC specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in Hammond, Louisiana. Credentials: APRN BC.
How much does Malinda Balado, APRN BC prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Malinda Balado, APRN BC wrote 151 Medicare Part D claims totaling $8K in drug costs for 43 beneficiaries.
Where is Malinda Balado, APRN BC located? ▼
Malinda Balado, APRN BC is located at 2101 ROBIN AVE, Hammond, LA, 70403. Phone: (985) 542-7766.
What is Malinda Balado, APRN BC's NPI number? ▼
Malinda Balado, APRN BC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275543589, issued on 08/09/2006.
Does Malinda Balado, APRN BC prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Malinda Balado, APRN BC's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $7K in brand drug costs.
How many Family Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 210,832 Family Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,222 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Malinda Balado, APRN BC prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Malinda Balado, APRN BC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Pantoprazole Sodium, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Malinda Balado, APRN BC accept Medicare? ▼
Malinda Balado, APRN BC appears in CMS Medicare data with 151 Part D claims and 43 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Malinda Balado, APRN BC's credentials? ▼
Malinda Balado, APRN BC's NPI is 1275543589 with credentials APRN BC. 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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