NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1780632133 MD
Verify on CMS → Thomas Blanchard, MD
Family Medicine Physician in Denver, Colorado.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 150,125 in Family 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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We show these CMS records as-is - no composite score, no star rating, no editorial opinion layered on top.
Prescribing volume
66
Medicare Part D claims · Family Medicine Physician avg: 4K
Generic prescribing
52%
generic claims · 48% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
83.4/100
▼ 0 pts below national avg 83.5 · Above neutral
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Thomas Blanchard, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 83.4/100 - below the 83.5 national average - and filed 66 Medicare Part D claims in 2024.
- 83.4/100
- MIPS score · 0 vs avg
- 66
- Part D claims, 2024
- 52%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Thomas Blanchard, MD
Federal records show an active NPI with both Medicare prescribing volume and a measured CMS quality score — objective registry data, not patient reviews.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1780632133), first enumerated 05/05/2006.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 66 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
CMS quality reporting (MIPS)
Reported a CMS MIPS final score of 83.4/100 in the Quality Payment Program — a federal quality measure, not a patient review.
Source: CMS Quality Payment Program
- Reported
Board certification signal
Heuristic suggests board-certified status based on ABMS-eligible specialty taxonomy plus active CMS participation signals — not a direct ABMS verification.
- Not in federal data
Individual sanction lookup
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Source: State medical board / FSMB
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1780632133 · Family Medicine Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MEGA · MIPS-INLINE · RX-TRACE · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-FINISH
- NPI-10 1780632133
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-MEGA 150K Family Medicine
- MIPS-INLINE 83.4/100
- RX-TRACE 66
- BOOK-LIGHT 3,406 in Colorado
- PHOTO-FINISH Daniel Barlow · ±0.0
MIPS final-score neighbourhood
Same-specialty nationwide peers by CMS final score, not geographic proximity
- Blanchard · this…
Blanchard · this provider
83.4 MIPS pts
- Michael Canfield…
Michael Canfield
83.4 MIPS pts
- Victoria Cohen ·…
Victoria Cohen
83.4 MIPS pts
- Aaron Young · near
Aaron Young
83.4 MIPS pts
- Daniel Barlow · …
Daniel Barlow
83.4 MIPS pts
What this shows Nearest measured MIPS peers for this NUCC specialty (2023 performance year).
Thomas Blanchard, MD's MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.
83 ≥ 39th percentile 39% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more measured providers. 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.
The percentile is a conservative whole-score-point band: it counts only measured clinicians in lower score bands. A CMS MIPS metric is not a recommendation or a clinical-quality rating by PlainDoctor. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Thomas Blanchard, MD sits
This provider among family medicine physician peers
Across the 21,266 family medicine physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Thomas Blanchard, MD writes more Part D claims than 4% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 38% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Each dot is one family medicine physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Thomas Blanchard, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
✓
Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Thomas Blanchard, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Thomas Blanchard, MD?
Near national averagePrimary specialty
Family Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
66 98% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
83.4/100 0.1 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Colorado
How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Colorado providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Thomas Blanchard, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Family Medicine Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 83.4/100
- vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1780632133 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Family Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 05/05/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
83.3532
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
88.4391
Quality
40.4783
Cost
Reporting: Group practice
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average
Thomas Blanchard, MD - brand share 48.0%
Family Medicine Physician average
48% brand-name claims vs 52% generic, on 66 2024 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 2024.
66
Total Claims
$10K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 66
- Total Day Supply
- 1,364
- Brand vs Generic
- 48% brand / 52% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $10K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $724
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 79.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 4.75
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Thomas Blanchard, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Eliquis
Eliquis
26 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
12 claims
- Spironolactone
Spironolactone
12 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Eliquis Apixaban | 26 |
| Losartan Potassium | 12 |
| Spironolactone | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Family Medicine Physician Overview
How Thomas Blanchard, MD fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.
150,125
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,519
Avg Claims per Provider
Thomas Blanchard, MD's 66 claims are below the specialty average of 3,519.
Nationwide Family Medicine Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Blanchard, both outside Colorado so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar MIPS final score
Nearest same-specialty clinicians by CMS MIPS final score (83.4 here).
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Colorado
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Colorado, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Blanchard.
One of 3,406 Family Medicine Physician providers enrolled in Colorado, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Eric Abbott
D.O.
Colorado Springs, CO
Dr. John Abbott
D.O.
Lamar, CO
Dr. Rasha Abdelsalam
MD
Denver, CO
Baiju Abdulla
M.B.B.S.
Colorado Springs, CO
Dr. Nathalie Abisror
MD
Castle Pines, CO
Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas Blanchard, MD's specialty? ▼
Thomas Blanchard, MD specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in Denver, Colorado. Credentials: MD.
How much does Thomas Blanchard, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Thomas Blanchard, MD wrote 66 Medicare Part D claims totaling $10K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
What is Thomas Blanchard, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Thomas Blanchard, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 83.4/100 (Quality: 88.4, Cost: 40.5). The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Thomas Blanchard, MD located? ▼
Thomas Blanchard, MD is located at 1440 VINE ST, Denver, CO, 80206. Phone: (303) 399-0350.
What is Thomas Blanchard, MD's NPI number? ▼
Thomas Blanchard, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780632133, issued on 05/05/2006.
Does Thomas Blanchard, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Thomas Blanchard, MD's prescribing is 48% brand-name and 52% generic drugs by claim count, with $10K in brand drug costs.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 150,125 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,519 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Thomas Blanchard, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Thomas Blanchard, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Eliquis, Losartan Potassium, Spironolactone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Thomas Blanchard, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Thomas Blanchard, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 66 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Thomas Blanchard, MD's credentials? ▼
Thomas Blanchard, MD's NPI is 1780632133 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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 (2024). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Quality Performance
- CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) - 2023 performance year.
- 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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