2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1710605316
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RACHEL METZ

Family Nurse Practitioner in GONZALES, 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
267
Medicare Part D claims · 161 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

RACHEL METZ filed 267 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Nurse Practitioner in GONZALES, Louisiana, prescribing 95% generic.

267
Part D claims, 2023
95%
generic prescribing

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RACHEL METZ's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

267 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about RACHEL METZ?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/19/2022

NPI 1710605316

Primary specialty

Family Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

209,817 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

267 78% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,222

Specialty distribution in Louisiana

How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers

Louisiana providers

Family Nurse Practitioner share within Louisiana

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Family Nurse Practitioner (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Family Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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

RACHEL METZ appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider at 37534 HIGHWAY 30 STE A, GONZALES, LA, 70737, with a listed phone of (225) 644-6767. NPI 1710605316 was issued on 08/19/2022. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what METZ 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 267 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 161 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 9.7%. 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 Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 209,817 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,222 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

37534 HIGHWAY 30 STE A
GONZALES, LA 70737

Provider Details

NPI 1710605316
Specialty Family Nurse Practitioner
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/19/2022

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where RACHEL METZ 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.

LOUISIANA INTERNAL MEDICINE ASSOCIATES, LLC
BATON ROUGE, LA
ST MARTIN EMERGENCY GROUP LLC
BREAUX BRIDGE, 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).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

RACHEL METZ — brand share 5.0%
Specialty average (est.)

5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 267 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.

267
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
161
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
278
Total Day Supply
2,870
Brand vs Generic
5% brand / 95% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$971
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Opioid Claims
26 (9.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
57

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
65.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.36
Gender Split
65% female / 35% male
Age Distribution
<65: 57, 65-74: 66, 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 RACHEL METZ 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
Methocarbamol
27
Diclofenac Sodium
18
Prednisone
17
Clindamycin Hcl
16
Ondansetron Hcl
16
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
14
Ketorolac Tromethamine
13
Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro
Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst
12
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
11
Tramadol Hcl
11

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

Family Nurse Practitioner Overview

How RACHEL METZ fits within the Family Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

209,817
Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Family Nurse Practitioner
1,222
Avg Claims per Provider

RACHEL METZ's 267 claims are below the specialty average of 1,222.

Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in Louisiana

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

Compare Family Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RACHEL METZ's specialty?
RACHEL METZ specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in GONZALES, Louisiana.
How much does RACHEL METZ prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RACHEL METZ wrote 267 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 161 beneficiaries.
Where is RACHEL METZ located?
RACHEL METZ is located at 37534 HIGHWAY 30 STE A, GONZALES, LA, 70737. Phone: (225) 644-6767.
What is RACHEL METZ's NPI number?
RACHEL METZ's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710605316, issued on 08/19/2022.
Does RACHEL METZ prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RACHEL METZ's prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $971 in brand drug costs.
Does RACHEL METZ prescribe opioids?
Yes, RACHEL METZ had 26 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 9.7%.
How many Family Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 209,817 Family Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,222 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RACHEL METZ prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RACHEL METZ's most frequently prescribed drugs include Methocarbamol, Diclofenac Sodium, Prednisone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RACHEL METZ accept Medicare?
RACHEL METZ appears in CMS Medicare data with 267 Part D claims and 161 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RACHEL METZ's credentials?
RACHEL METZ's NPI is 1710605316. 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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