2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1447710470 DO
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MICHELLE BLAIN, DO

Family Medicine Physician in VISALIA, California. 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
759
Medicare Part D claims · 178 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

MICHELLE BLAIN, DO filed 759 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in VISALIA, California, prescribing 87% generic.

759
Part D claims, 2023
87%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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.

MICHELLE BLAIN, DO's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

759 Top 29% higher than 71% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

MICHELLE BLAIN, DO practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — 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 MICHELLE BLAIN, DO?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/25/2019

NPI 1447710470

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

759 78% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

Specialty distribution in California

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Family Medicine Physician share within California

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Family Medicine 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).

MICHELLE BLAIN, DO appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding DO credentials at 400 W MINERAL KING AVE, VISALIA, CA, 93291, with a listed phone of (559) 624-4820. NPI 1447710470 was issued on 03/25/2019. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BLAIN 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 759 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 178 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $79K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.8%. 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.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

400 W MINERAL KING AVE
VISALIA, CA 93291

Provider Details

NPI 1447710470
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials DO
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/25/2019

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MICHELLE BLAIN, DO 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.

CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CARE FOUNDATION
PLAYA VISTA, CA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to MICHELLE BLAIN, DO. To verify MICHELLE BLAIN, DO's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

MICHELLE BLAIN, DO — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 759 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.

759
Total Claims
$79K
Total Drug Cost
178
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,649
Total Day Supply
46,963
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$57K
Generic Drug Cost
$21K
Opioid Claims
14 (1.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
42

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.22
Gender Split
71% female / 29% male
Age Distribution
<65: 19, 65-74: 94, 75-84: 46, 85+: 19

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What MICHELLE BLAIN, DO 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
70
Amlodipine Besylate
43
Lisinopril
18
Omeprazole
18
Metformin Hcl Er
Metformin Hcl
17
Levothyroxine Sodium
16
Rosuvastatin Calcium
16
Hydrochlorothiazide
14
Zolpidem Tartrate
13
Diclofenac Sodium
12

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

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How MICHELLE BLAIN, DO fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

MICHELLE BLAIN, DO's 759 claims are below the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in California

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

Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MICHELLE BLAIN, DO's specialty?
MICHELLE BLAIN, DO specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in VISALIA, California. Credentials: DO.
How much does MICHELLE BLAIN, DO prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MICHELLE BLAIN, DO wrote 759 Medicare Part D claims totaling $79K in drug costs for 178 beneficiaries.
Where is MICHELLE BLAIN, DO located?
MICHELLE BLAIN, DO is located at 400 W MINERAL KING AVE, VISALIA, CA, 93291. Phone: (559) 624-4820.
What is MICHELLE BLAIN, DO's NPI number?
MICHELLE BLAIN, DO's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447710470, issued on 03/25/2019.
Does MICHELLE BLAIN, DO prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MICHELLE BLAIN, DO's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $57K in brand drug costs.
Does MICHELLE BLAIN, DO prescribe opioids?
Yes, MICHELLE BLAIN, DO had 14 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.8%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MICHELLE BLAIN, DO prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MICHELLE BLAIN, DO's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MICHELLE BLAIN, DO accept Medicare?
MICHELLE BLAIN, DO appears in CMS Medicare data with 759 Part D claims and 178 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MICHELLE BLAIN, DO's credentials?
MICHELLE BLAIN, DO's NPI is 1447710470 with credentials DO. 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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