2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1528110038 M.D.
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Patricia Wright, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician in Gretna, Louisiana. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 172,858 in Internal Medicine Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.

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Prescribing volume
470
Medicare Part D claims · 103 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Patricia Wright, M.D. filed 470 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Internal Medicine Physician in Gretna, Louisiana, prescribing 85% generic.

470
Part D claims, 2023
85%
generic prescribing

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.

Patricia Wright, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

470 Top 38% higher than 62% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 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. 2K+: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. 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

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)

Patricia Wright, 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 Patricia Wright, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/17/2007

NPI 1528110038

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

470 83% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in Louisiana

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers

Louisiana providers

Largest specialties in Louisiana (% of in-state providers)

Case Manager/Care Coordinator - 9.6%Case Manager/Care Coordinator9.6%Mental Health Counselor - 7.3%Mental Health Counselor7.3%Behavior Technician - 5.3%Behavior Technician5.3%Pharmacist - 5.2%Pharmacist5.2%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 5%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program5%Family Nurse Practitioner - 4.6%Family Nurse Practitioner4.6%Internal Medicine Physician - 2.1%Internal Medicine Physician2.1%
Largest specialties in Louisiana (% of in-state providers)

Board certification

Not published by CMS

CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Internal Medicine Physician. Verify directly:

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).

Patricia Wright, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 175 HECTOR AVE, Gretna, LA, 70056, with a listed phone of (504) 349-6925. NPI 1528110038 was issued on 01/17/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Wright 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 470 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 103 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $98K in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 85% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 12.8%. 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.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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

175 HECTOR AVE
Gretna, LA 70056

Provider Details

NPI 1528110038
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 01/17/2007

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

Patricia Wright, M.D. - brand share 15.0%
Internal Medicine Physician average

15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 470 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.

470
Total Claims
$98K
Total Drug Cost
103
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
470
Total Day Supply
11,842
Brand vs Generic
15% brand / 85% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$46K
Generic Drug Cost
$52K
Opioid Claims
60 (12.8% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
61.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.24
Gender Split
54% female / 46% male
Age Distribution
<65: 50, 65-74: 45, 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 Patricia Wright, M.D. 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
Buprenorphine-Naloxone
Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl
166
Zubsolv
Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl
35
Suboxone
Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl
32
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
27
Acetaminophen-Codeine
Acetaminophen With Codeine
24
Diclofenac Sodium
23
Meloxicam
22
Ibuprofen
19
Tramadol Hcl
19
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
17

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

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How Patricia Wright, M.D. fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

Patricia Wright, M.D.'s 470 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Louisiana

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

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

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Louisiana medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Internal Medicine Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Patricia Wright, M.D.'s specialty?
Patricia Wright, M.D. specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in Gretna, Louisiana. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Patricia Wright, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Patricia Wright, M.D. wrote 470 Medicare Part D claims totaling $98K in drug costs for 103 beneficiaries.
Where is Patricia Wright, M.D. located?
Patricia Wright, M.D. is located at 175 HECTOR AVE, Gretna, LA, 70056. Phone: (504) 349-6925.
What is Patricia Wright, M.D.'s NPI number?
Patricia Wright, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528110038, issued on 01/17/2007.
Does Patricia Wright, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Patricia Wright, M.D.'s prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $46K in brand drug costs.
Does Patricia Wright, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, Patricia Wright, M.D. had 60 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 12.8%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Patricia Wright, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Patricia Wright, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Buprenorphine-Naloxone, Zubsolv, Suboxone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Patricia Wright, M.D. accept Medicare?
Patricia Wright, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 470 Part D claims and 103 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Patricia Wright, M.D.'s credentials?
Patricia Wright, M.D.'s NPI is 1528110038 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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.