NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Geriatric Psychiatry Physician NPI 1396791794 MD
Verify on CMS → Marchant Van Gerpen, MD
Geriatric Psychiatry Physician in New Orleans, 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 787 in Geriatric Psychiatry 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 234 beneficiaries · Geriatric Psychiatry Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$149.51
8 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Marchant Van Gerpen, MD filed 4,198 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Geriatric Psychiatry Physician in New Orleans, Louisiana, prescribing 91% generic.
- 4K
- Part D claims, 2024
- 91%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
- ≥92nd
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Marchant Van Gerpen, MD
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1396791794), first enumerated 05/26/2006.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 4,198 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Board certification signal
Heuristic suggests board-certified status based on ABMS-eligible specialty taxonomy plus active CMS participation signals — not a direct ABMS verification.
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
2 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliations on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Reported
Industry payment transparency
$149.51 in reported industry payments (8 transfers) in 2024 under the federal Sunshine Act — disclosed transfers of value, not a quality rating.
Source: CMS Open Payments
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1396791794 · Geriatric Psychiatry Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-NARROW · RX-MID · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1396791794
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-NARROW 787
- RX-MID 4,198
- BOOK-THIN 4 in Louisiana
- PHOTO-ENUM Seema Haque, M.D. · 2006
Marchant Van Gerpen, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
4,198 ≥ 92nd percentile 92% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Marchant Van Gerpen, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Marchant Van Gerpen, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Geriatric Psychiatry Physician
Medicare Part D claims
4,198 165% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Louisiana
How Geriatric Psychiatry Physician 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.
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1396791794 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Geriatric Psychiatry Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 05/26/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Marchant Van Gerpen, MD 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.
Metropolitan Human Services District
New Orleans, LA
River Region Psychiatry Associates, LLC
Charleston, SC
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 Marchant Van Gerpen, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$150
Largest payer
Vanda Pharmaceuticals 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 · Generic-heavy
Marchant Van Gerpen, MD - brand share 9.0%
Geriatric Psychiatry Physician average
9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 4,198 2024 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 2024.
4,198
Total Claims
$1.8M
Total Drug Cost
234
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 5,345.733
- Total Day Supply
- 159,555
- Brand vs Generic
- 9% brand / 91% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $1.6M
- Generic Drug Cost
- $135K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 62.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.58
- Gender Split
- 66% female / 34% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 118, 65-74: 101, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Marchant Van Gerpen, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Quetiapine Fumarate
Quetiapine Fumarate
444 claims
- Benztropine Mesylate
Benztropine Mesylate
229 claims
- Mirtazapine
Mirtazapine
222 claims
- Risperidone
Risperidone
208 claims
- Fluoxetine Hcl
Fluoxetine Hcl
204 claims
- Olanzapine 163
Olanzapine
163 claims
- Bupropion Xl 153
Bupropion Xl
153 claims
- Trazodone Hcl 141
Trazodone Hcl
141 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 444 |
| Benztropine Mesylate | 229 |
| Mirtazapine | 222 |
| Risperidone | 208 |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 204 |
| Olanzapine | 163 |
| Bupropion Xl Bupropion Hcl | 153 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 141 |
| Hydroxyzine Pamoate | 135 |
| Citalopram Hbr Citalopram Hydrobromide | 98 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Geriatric Psychiatry Physician Overview
How Marchant Van Gerpen, MD fits within the Geriatric Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.
787
Geriatric Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
46
States with Geriatric Psychiatry Physician
1,586
Avg Claims per Provider
Marchant Van Gerpen, MD's 4,198 claims are above the specialty average of 1,586.
Nationwide Geriatric Psychiatry Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Van Gerpen, both outside Louisiana so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Geriatric Psychiatry Physician Providers in Louisiana
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Louisiana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Van Gerpen.
One of 4 Geriatric Psychiatry Physician providers enrolled in Louisiana, 3 are shown here.
Dr. Keith Kessel
M.D.
Shreveport, LA
Dr. Jeffrey Overdyke
MD
Shreveport, LA
Dr. Navin Patel
MD
Baton Rouge, LA
Compare Geriatric Psychiatry Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marchant Van Gerpen, MD's specialty? ▼
Marchant Van Gerpen, MD specializes in Geriatric Psychiatry Physician and practices in New Orleans, Louisiana. Credentials: MD.
How much does Marchant Van Gerpen, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Marchant Van Gerpen, MD wrote 4,198 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.8M in drug costs for 234 beneficiaries.
Where is Marchant Van Gerpen, MD located? ▼
Marchant Van Gerpen, MD is located at 5630 READ BLVD, New Orleans, LA, 70127. Phone: (504) 568-3130.
What is Marchant Van Gerpen, MD's NPI number? ▼
Marchant Van Gerpen, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396791794, issued on 05/26/2006.
Does Marchant Van Gerpen, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Marchant Van Gerpen, MD's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.6M in brand drug costs.
How many Geriatric Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 787 Geriatric Psychiatry Physician providers across 46 states in the US. The average Geriatric Psychiatry Physician provider writes 1,586 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Marchant Van Gerpen, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Marchant Van Gerpen, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Quetiapine Fumarate, Benztropine Mesylate, Mirtazapine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Marchant Van Gerpen, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Marchant Van Gerpen, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,198 Part D claims and 234 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Marchant Van Gerpen, MD's credentials? ▼
Marchant Van Gerpen, MD's NPI is 1396791794 with credentials MD. 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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