2026 NPPES data Pharmacist NPI 1740880319 PHARMD
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MONICA BLANKENSHIP, PHARMD

Pharmacist in BASTIAN, Virginia. 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
23
Medicare Part D claims · 17 beneficiaries · Pharmacist avg: 135
Generic prescribing
43%
generic claims · 57% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

MONICA BLANKENSHIP, PHARMD filed 23 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pharmacist in BASTIAN, Virginia, prescribing 43% generic.

23
Part D claims, 2023
43%
generic prescribing

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MONICA BLANKENSHIP, PHARMD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

23 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 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

What does the federal data show about MONICA BLANKENSHIP, PHARMD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/31/2020

NPI 1740880319

Primary specialty

Pharmacist

High-volume

290,447 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

23 83% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 135

Specialty distribution in Virginia

How Pharmacist compares to other specialties among Virginia providers

Virginia providers

Pharmacist share within Virginia

1. Pharmacist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Pharmacist share within Virginia

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Pharmacist) — 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).

MONICA BLANKENSHIP, PHARMD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pharmacist provider holding PHARMD credentials at 12235 GRAPEFIELD RD UNIT 1, BASTIAN, VA, 24314, with a listed phone of (276) 688-2424. NPI 1740880319 was issued on 10/31/2020. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BLANKENSHIP 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 23 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 17 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3K in drug spend, split 57% brand-name and 43% 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.

Pharmacist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 290,447 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 135 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

12235 GRAPEFIELD RD UNIT 1
BASTIAN, VA 24314

Provider Details

NPI 1740880319
Specialty Pharmacist
Credentials PHARMD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/31/2020

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

MONICA BLANKENSHIP, PHARMD — brand share 57.0%
Specialty average (est.)

57% brand-name claims vs 43% generic, on 23 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.

23
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
17
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
36
Total Day Supply
680
Brand vs Generic
57% brand / 43% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$2K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.73

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Shingrix
Varicella-Zoster Ge/As01b/Pf
13

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

Pharmacist Overview

How MONICA BLANKENSHIP, PHARMD fits within the Pharmacist landscape nationally.

290,447
Pharmacist Providers in US
56
States with Pharmacist
135
Avg Claims per Provider

MONICA BLANKENSHIP, PHARMD's 23 claims are below the specialty average of 135.

Nearby Pharmacist Providers in Virginia

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

Compare Pharmacist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MONICA BLANKENSHIP, PHARMD's specialty?
MONICA BLANKENSHIP, PHARMD specializes in Pharmacist and practices in BASTIAN, Virginia. Credentials: PHARMD.
How much does MONICA BLANKENSHIP, PHARMD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MONICA BLANKENSHIP, PHARMD wrote 23 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 17 beneficiaries.
Where is MONICA BLANKENSHIP, PHARMD located?
MONICA BLANKENSHIP, PHARMD is located at 12235 GRAPEFIELD RD UNIT 1, BASTIAN, VA, 24314. Phone: (276) 688-2424.
What is MONICA BLANKENSHIP, PHARMD's NPI number?
MONICA BLANKENSHIP, PHARMD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740880319, issued on 10/31/2020.
Does MONICA BLANKENSHIP, PHARMD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MONICA BLANKENSHIP, PHARMD's prescribing is 57% brand-name and 43% generic drugs by claim count, with $2K in brand drug costs.
How many Pharmacist providers are there in the US?
There are 290,447 Pharmacist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Pharmacist provider writes 135 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MONICA BLANKENSHIP, PHARMD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MONICA BLANKENSHIP, PHARMD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Shingrix. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MONICA BLANKENSHIP, PHARMD accept Medicare?
MONICA BLANKENSHIP, PHARMD appears in CMS Medicare data with 23 Part D claims and 17 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MONICA BLANKENSHIP, PHARMD's credentials?
MONICA BLANKENSHIP, PHARMD's NPI is 1740880319 with credentials PHARMD. 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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