2026 NPPES data Dermatology Physician NPI 1487073268 MD
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SARAH BLANCHARD, MD

Dermatology Physician in DURHAM, North Carolina. 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
153
Medicare Part D claims · 53 beneficiaries · Dermatology Physician avg: 729
Generic prescribing
77%
generic claims · 23% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: SARAH BLANCHARD, MD is a Dermatology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in DURHAM, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 153 claims across 53 beneficiaries — 23% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: SARAH BLANCHARD, MD filed 153 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across DURHAM, North Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

SARAH BLANCHARD, MD 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).

SARAH BLANCHARD, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/09/2014

NPI 1487073268

Primary specialty

Dermatology Physician

Mid-sized

14,610 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

153 79% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 729

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Dermatology Physician share within North Carolina

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

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).

SARAH BLANCHARD, MD is a Dermatology Physician provider practicing in DURHAM, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1487073268. 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.

SARAH BLANCHARD, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2301 ERWIN ROAD, DURHAM, NC, 27710, with a listed phone of (919) 684-8111. NPI 1487073268 was issued on 04/09/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BLANCHARD 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 153 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 53 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $228K in drug spend, split 23% brand-name and 77% 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.

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

2301 ERWIN ROAD
DURHAM, NC 27710

Provider Details

NPI 1487073268
Specialty Dermatology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/09/2014

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

SARAH BLANCHARD, MD — brand share 23.0%
Specialty average (est.)

23% brand-name claims vs 77% generic, on 153 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.

153
Total Claims
$228K
Total Drug Cost
53
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
171
Total Day Supply
4,499
Brand vs Generic
23% brand / 77% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$223K
Generic Drug Cost
$5K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.40
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male
Age Distribution
<65: 14, 65-74: 25, 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
Clobetasol Propionate
25
Hydrocortisone
14
Triamcinolone Acetonide
13

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

Dermatology Physician Overview

How SARAH BLANCHARD, 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

SARAH BLANCHARD, MD's 153 claims are below the specialty average of 729.

Nearby Dermatology Physician Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BLANCHARD.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SARAH BLANCHARD, MD's specialty?
SARAH BLANCHARD, MD specializes in Dermatology Physician and practices in DURHAM, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does SARAH BLANCHARD, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SARAH BLANCHARD, MD wrote 153 Medicare Part D claims totaling $228K in drug costs for 53 beneficiaries.
Where is SARAH BLANCHARD, MD located?
SARAH BLANCHARD, MD is located at 2301 ERWIN ROAD, DURHAM, NC, 27710. Phone: (919) 684-8111.
What is SARAH BLANCHARD, MD's NPI number?
SARAH BLANCHARD, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487073268, issued on 04/09/2014.
Does SARAH BLANCHARD, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SARAH BLANCHARD, MD's prescribing is 23% brand-name and 77% generic drugs by claim count, with $223K in brand drug costs.
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 SARAH BLANCHARD, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SARAH BLANCHARD, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Clobetasol Propionate, Hydrocortisone, Triamcinolone Acetonide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SARAH BLANCHARD, MD accept Medicare?
SARAH BLANCHARD, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 153 Part D claims and 53 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SARAH BLANCHARD, MD's credentials?
SARAH BLANCHARD, MD's NPI is 1487073268 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.

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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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