2026 NPPES data Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program NPI 1710286604
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MICHAEL BLANCHARD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in RACELAND, 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 223 beneficiaries · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program avg: 459
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

MICHAEL BLANCHARD filed 3,044 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in RACELAND, Louisiana, prescribing 94% generic.

3K
Part D claims, 2023
94%
generic prescribing

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MICHAEL BLANCHARD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

3,044 Top 11% higher than 89% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about MICHAEL BLANCHARD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/18/2011

NPI 1710286604

Primary specialty

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

High-volume

331,761 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,044 563% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 459

Specialty distribution in Louisiana

How Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers

Louisiana providers

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program share within Louisiana

1. Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program share within Louisiana

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program) — 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).

MICHAEL BLANCHARD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider at 141 TWIN OAKS DR, RACELAND, LA, 70394, with a listed phone of (985) 537-2666. NPI 1710286604 was issued on 03/18/2011. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BLANCHARD 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 3,044 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 223 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $355K 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.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 331,761 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 459 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

141 TWIN OAKS DR
RACELAND, LA 70394

Provider Details

NPI 1710286604
Specialty Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/18/2011

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MICHAEL BLANCHARD 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.

OCHSNER CLINIC LLC
RACELAND, LA

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

MICHAEL BLANCHARD — brand share 6.0%
Specialty average (est.)

6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 3,044 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.

3,044
Total Claims
$355K
Total Drug Cost
223
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
5,091
Total Day Supply
150,723
Brand vs Generic
6% brand / 94% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$276K
Generic Drug Cost
$79K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
59.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.48
Gender Split
53% female / 47% male
Age Distribution
<65: 126, 65-74: 66, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What MICHAEL BLANCHARD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Clonazepam
318
Trazodone Hcl
181
Escitalopram Oxalate
134
Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Hcl
123
Alprazolam
122
Quetiapine Fumarate
120
Mirtazapine
102
Hydroxyzine Pamoate
91
Lorazepam
87
Olanzapine
85

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

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Overview

How MICHAEL BLANCHARD fits within the Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program landscape nationally.

331,761
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in US
55
States with Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
459
Avg Claims per Provider

MICHAEL BLANCHARD's 3,044 claims are above the specialty average of 459.

Nearby Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in Louisiana

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

Compare Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MICHAEL BLANCHARD's specialty?
MICHAEL BLANCHARD specializes in Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program and practices in RACELAND, Louisiana.
How much does MICHAEL BLANCHARD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MICHAEL BLANCHARD wrote 3,044 Medicare Part D claims totaling $355K in drug costs for 223 beneficiaries.
Where is MICHAEL BLANCHARD located?
MICHAEL BLANCHARD is located at 141 TWIN OAKS DR, RACELAND, LA, 70394. Phone: (985) 537-2666.
What is MICHAEL BLANCHARD's NPI number?
MICHAEL BLANCHARD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710286604, issued on 03/18/2011.
Does MICHAEL BLANCHARD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MICHAEL BLANCHARD's prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $276K in brand drug costs.
How many Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers are there in the US?
There are 331,761 Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers across 55 states in the US. The average Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider writes 459 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MICHAEL BLANCHARD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MICHAEL BLANCHARD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Clonazepam, Trazodone Hcl, Escitalopram Oxalate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MICHAEL BLANCHARD accept Medicare?
MICHAEL BLANCHARD appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,044 Part D claims and 223 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MICHAEL BLANCHARD's credentials?
MICHAEL BLANCHARD's NPI is 1710286604. 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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