2026 NPPES data Dermatology Physician NPI 1396163721 MD
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NICHOLAS FRANK, MD

Dermatology Physician in BATON ROUGE, 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
903
Medicare Part D claims · 492 beneficiaries · Dermatology Physician avg: 729

What the federal data shows

NICHOLAS FRANK, MD filed 903 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Dermatology Physician in BATON ROUGE, Louisiana.

903
Part D claims, 2023
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.

NICHOLAS FRANK, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

903 Top 25% higher than 75% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 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)

NICHOLAS FRANK, MD 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 NICHOLAS FRANK, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/02/2014

NPI 1396163721

Primary specialty

Dermatology Physician

Mid-sized

14,610 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

903 24% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 729

Specialty distribution in Louisiana

How Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers

Louisiana providers

Dermatology Physician share within Louisiana

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

NICHOLAS FRANK, MD is a Dermatology Physician provider practicing in BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1396163721. 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.

NICHOLAS FRANK, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 10310 THE GROVE BLVD, BATON ROUGE, LA, 70836, with a listed phone of (225) 761-5200. NPI 1396163721 was issued on 04/02/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FRANK 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 903 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 492 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $13K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 11.1%. 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.

Dermatology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 14,610 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 729 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

10310 THE GROVE BLVD
BATON ROUGE, LA 70836

Provider Details

NPI 1396163721
Specialty Dermatology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/02/2014

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where NICHOLAS FRANK, 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.

INTEGRATED DERMATOLOGY OF PONCHATOULA LLC
PONCHATOULA, 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).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

903
Total Claims
$13K
Total Drug Cost
492
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
907
Total Day Supply
11,291
Generic Drug Cost
$12K
Opioid Claims
100 (11.1% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
253

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.36
Gender Split
36% female / 64% male
Age Distribution
<65: 36, 65-74: 206, 75-84: 198, 85+: 52

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Mupirocin
374
Doxycycline Monohydrate
196
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
95
Gentamicin Sulfate
62
Ketoconazole
32
Cephalexin
24
Doxycycline Hyclate
23
Clobetasol Propionate
11

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

Dermatology Physician Overview

How NICHOLAS FRANK, MD fits within the Dermatology Physician landscape nationally.

14,610
Dermatology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Dermatology Physician
729
Avg Claims per Provider

NICHOLAS FRANK, MD's 903 claims are above the specialty average of 729.

Nearby Dermatology Physician Providers in Louisiana

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NICHOLAS FRANK, MD's specialty?
NICHOLAS FRANK, MD specializes in Dermatology Physician and practices in BATON ROUGE, Louisiana. Credentials: MD.
How much does NICHOLAS FRANK, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NICHOLAS FRANK, MD wrote 903 Medicare Part D claims totaling $13K in drug costs for 492 beneficiaries.
Where is NICHOLAS FRANK, MD located?
NICHOLAS FRANK, MD is located at 10310 THE GROVE BLVD, BATON ROUGE, LA, 70836. Phone: (225) 761-5200.
What is NICHOLAS FRANK, MD's NPI number?
NICHOLAS FRANK, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396163721, issued on 04/02/2014.
Does NICHOLAS FRANK, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, NICHOLAS FRANK, MD had 100 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 11.1%.
How many Dermatology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 14,610 Dermatology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Dermatology Physician provider writes 729 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does NICHOLAS FRANK, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NICHOLAS FRANK, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Mupirocin, Doxycycline Monohydrate, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NICHOLAS FRANK, MD accept Medicare?
NICHOLAS FRANK, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 903 Part D claims and 492 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NICHOLAS FRANK, MD's credentials?
NICHOLAS FRANK, MD's NPI is 1396163721 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

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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