2026 NPPES data Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner NPI 1134414535 FNP, PMHNP
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PAULA BLAND, FNP, PMHNP

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in NEW ORLEANS, 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
955
Medicare Part D claims · 113 beneficiaries · Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner avg: 927
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 17% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

PAULA BLAND, FNP, PMHNP filed 955 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, prescribing 83% generic.

955
Part D claims, 2023
83%
generic prescribing

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PAULA BLAND, FNP, PMHNP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

955 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about PAULA BLAND, FNP, PMHNP?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/14/2011

NPI 1134414535

Primary specialty

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

39,953 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

955 3% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 927

Specialty distribution in Louisiana

How Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers

Louisiana providers

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner share within Louisiana

1. Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner share within Louisiana

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner) — 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).

PAULA BLAND, FNP, PMHNP is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: FNP, PMHNP. NPI: 1134414535. 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.

PAULA BLAND, FNP, PMHNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provider holding FNP, PMHNP credentials at 609 METAIRIE RD, NEW ORLEANS, LA, 70005, with a listed phone of (504) 610-7459. NPI 1134414535 was issued on 06/14/2011. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BLAND 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 955 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 113 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $495K in drug spend, split 17% brand-name and 83% 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.

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 39,953 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 927 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

609 METAIRIE RD
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70005

Provider Details

NPI 1134414535
Specialty Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Credentials FNP, PMHNP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/14/2011

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

PAULA BLAND, FNP, PMHNP — brand share 17.0%
Specialty average (est.)

17% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 955 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.

955
Total Claims
$495K
Total Drug Cost
113
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,119
Total Day Supply
32,245
Brand vs Generic
17% brand / 83% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$478K
Generic Drug Cost
$18K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
51.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.40
Gender Split
48% female / 52% male
Age Distribution
<65: 86, 65-74: 23, 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
Invega Sustenna
Paliperidone Palmitate
103
Mirtazapine
64
Quetiapine Fumarate
54
Benztropine Mesylate
52
Trazodone Hcl
52
Aripiprazole
49
Hydroxyzine Pamoate
41
Risperidone
41
Venlafaxine Hcl Er
Venlafaxine Hcl
31
Buspirone Hcl
30

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

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Overview

How PAULA BLAND, FNP, PMHNP fits within the Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

39,953
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
54
States with Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
927
Avg Claims per Provider

PAULA BLAND, FNP, PMHNP's 955 claims are above the specialty average of 927.

Nearby Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in Louisiana

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

Compare Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PAULA BLAND, FNP, PMHNP's specialty?
PAULA BLAND, FNP, PMHNP specializes in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and practices in NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana. Credentials: FNP, PMHNP.
How much does PAULA BLAND, FNP, PMHNP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, PAULA BLAND, FNP, PMHNP wrote 955 Medicare Part D claims totaling $495K in drug costs for 113 beneficiaries.
Where is PAULA BLAND, FNP, PMHNP located?
PAULA BLAND, FNP, PMHNP is located at 609 METAIRIE RD, NEW ORLEANS, LA, 70005. Phone: (504) 610-7459.
What is PAULA BLAND, FNP, PMHNP's NPI number?
PAULA BLAND, FNP, PMHNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1134414535, issued on 06/14/2011.
Does PAULA BLAND, FNP, PMHNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
PAULA BLAND, FNP, PMHNP's prescribing is 17% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $478K in brand drug costs.
How many Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 39,953 Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providers across 54 states in the US. The average Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provider writes 927 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does PAULA BLAND, FNP, PMHNP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, PAULA BLAND, FNP, PMHNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Invega Sustenna, Mirtazapine, Quetiapine Fumarate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does PAULA BLAND, FNP, PMHNP accept Medicare?
PAULA BLAND, FNP, PMHNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 955 Part D claims and 113 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify PAULA BLAND, FNP, PMHNP's credentials?
PAULA BLAND, FNP, PMHNP's NPI is 1134414535 with credentials FNP, PMHNP. 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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