2026 NPPES data Psychiatry Physician NPI 1588835185 M.D.
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MICHAEL BLUE, M.D.

Psychiatry Physician in NEW IBERIA, 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 98 beneficiaries · Psychiatry Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$104.76
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

MICHAEL BLUE, M.D. filed 1,875 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Psychiatry Physician in NEW IBERIA, Louisiana, prescribing 95% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
95%
generic prescribing
$104.76
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

MICHAEL BLUE, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

1,875 Top 17% higher than 83% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 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

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

MICHAEL BLUE, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about MICHAEL BLUE, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/22/2008

NPI 1588835185

Primary specialty

Psychiatry Physician

High-volume

53,104 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,875 81% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,038

Specialty distribution in Louisiana

How Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers

Louisiana providers

Psychiatry Physician share within Louisiana

1. Psychiatry Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Psychiatry Physician share within Louisiana

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Psychiatry Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Psychiatry Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Psychiatry Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Psychiatry Physician) — 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 BLUE, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider practicing in NEW IBERIA, Louisiana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1588835185. 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.

MICHAEL BLUE, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatry Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 124 E MAIN ST, NEW IBERIA, LA, 70560, with a listed phone of (337) 321-6288. NPI 1588835185 was issued on 03/22/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BLUE 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 1,875 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 98 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $200K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% 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.

Psychiatry Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 53,104 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,038 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

124 E MAIN ST
NEW IBERIA, LA 70560

Provider Details

NPI 1588835185
Specialty Psychiatry Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/22/2008

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 MICHAEL BLUE, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$105

Largest payer

Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, 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

MICHAEL BLUE, M.D. — brand share 5.0%
Specialty average (est.)

5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 1,875 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.

1,875
Total Claims
$200K
Total Drug Cost
98
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,171
Total Day Supply
61,597
Brand vs Generic
5% brand / 95% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$107K
Generic Drug Cost
$93K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
53.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.27
Gender Split
58% female / 42% male
Age Distribution
<65: 70, 65-74: 22, 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.

Drug Claims
Olanzapine
145
Quetiapine Fumarate
129
Trazodone Hcl
118
Sertraline Hcl
98
Mirtazapine
80
Lamotrigine
77
Divalproex Sodium Er
Divalproex Sodium
76
Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Hcl
65
Buspirone Hcl
63
Duloxetine Hcl
58

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

Psychiatry Physician Overview

How MICHAEL BLUE, M.D. fits within the Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.

53,104
Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
56
States with Psychiatry Physician
1,038
Avg Claims per Provider

MICHAEL BLUE, M.D.'s 1,875 claims are above the specialty average of 1,038.

Nearby Psychiatry Physician Providers in Louisiana

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

Compare Psychiatry Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MICHAEL BLUE, M.D.'s specialty?
MICHAEL BLUE, M.D. specializes in Psychiatry Physician and practices in NEW IBERIA, Louisiana. Credentials: M.D..
How much does MICHAEL BLUE, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MICHAEL BLUE, M.D. wrote 1,875 Medicare Part D claims totaling $200K in drug costs for 98 beneficiaries.
Where is MICHAEL BLUE, M.D. located?
MICHAEL BLUE, M.D. is located at 124 E MAIN ST, NEW IBERIA, LA, 70560. Phone: (337) 321-6288.
What is MICHAEL BLUE, M.D.'s NPI number?
MICHAEL BLUE, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588835185, issued on 03/22/2008.
Does MICHAEL BLUE, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MICHAEL BLUE, M.D.'s prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $107K in brand drug costs.
How many Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 53,104 Psychiatry Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Psychiatry Physician provider writes 1,038 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MICHAEL BLUE, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MICHAEL BLUE, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Olanzapine, Quetiapine Fumarate, Trazodone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MICHAEL BLUE, M.D. accept Medicare?
MICHAEL BLUE, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,875 Part D claims and 98 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MICHAEL BLUE, M.D.'s credentials?
MICHAEL BLUE, M.D.'s NPI is 1588835185 with credentials M.D.. 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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