2026 NPPES data Acute Care Nurse Practitioner NPI 1003151945 NP
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RICHARD COOPER, NP

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in SLIDELL, 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
70
Medicare Part D claims · 45 beneficiaries · Acute Care Nurse Practitioner avg: 576
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

RICHARD COOPER, NP filed 70 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in SLIDELL, Louisiana, prescribing 84% generic.

70
Part D claims, 2023
84%
generic prescribing

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RICHARD COOPER, NP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

70 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 RICHARD COOPER, NP?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/04/2012

NPI 1003151945

Primary specialty

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

24,583 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

70 88% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 576

Specialty distribution in Louisiana

How Acute Care Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers

Louisiana providers

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner share within Louisiana

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

RICHARD COOPER, NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Acute Care Nurse Practitioner provider holding NP credentials at 1001 GAUSE BLVD, SLIDELL, LA, 70458, with a listed phone of (985) 643-2200. NPI 1003151945 was issued on 12/04/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what COOPER 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 70 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 45 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1K in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 84% 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.

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 24,583 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 576 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

1001 GAUSE BLVD
SLIDELL, LA 70458

Provider Details

NPI 1003151945
Specialty Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Credentials NP
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/04/2012

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where RICHARD COOPER, NP 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.

BELLE CHASSE PHYSICIAN SERVICES LLC
SLIDELL, LA
OCHSNER CLINIC LLC
SLIDELL, LA
OCHSNER MISSISSIPPI, LLC
PICAYUNE, MS

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 · Typical

RICHARD COOPER, NP — brand share 16.0%
Specialty average (est.)

16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 70 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.

70
Total Claims
$1K
Total Drug Cost
45
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
74
Total Day Supply
883
Brand vs Generic
16% brand / 84% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$878
Generic Drug Cost
$469
Antibiotic Claims
30

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.45
Gender Split
71% female / 29% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Doxycycline Hyclate
19
Prednisone
12

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

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Overview

How RICHARD COOPER, NP fits within the Acute Care Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

24,583
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
53
States with Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
576
Avg Claims per Provider

RICHARD COOPER, NP's 70 claims are below the specialty average of 576.

Nearby Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Providers in Louisiana

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

Compare Acute Care Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RICHARD COOPER, NP's specialty?
RICHARD COOPER, NP specializes in Acute Care Nurse Practitioner and practices in SLIDELL, Louisiana. Credentials: NP.
How much does RICHARD COOPER, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RICHARD COOPER, NP wrote 70 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1K in drug costs for 45 beneficiaries.
Where is RICHARD COOPER, NP located?
RICHARD COOPER, NP is located at 1001 GAUSE BLVD, SLIDELL, LA, 70458. Phone: (985) 643-2200.
What is RICHARD COOPER, NP's NPI number?
RICHARD COOPER, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1003151945, issued on 12/04/2012.
Does RICHARD COOPER, NP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RICHARD COOPER, NP's prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $878 in brand drug costs.
How many Acute Care Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 24,583 Acute Care Nurse Practitioner providers across 53 states in the US. The average Acute Care Nurse Practitioner provider writes 576 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RICHARD COOPER, NP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RICHARD COOPER, NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Doxycycline Hyclate, Prednisone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RICHARD COOPER, NP accept Medicare?
RICHARD COOPER, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 70 Part D claims and 45 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RICHARD COOPER, NP's credentials?
RICHARD COOPER, NP's NPI is 1003151945 with credentials NP. 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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