2026 NPPES data Acute Care Nurse Practitioner NPI 1861859761 ACNPC - AG
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VALERIE BERNARD, ACNPC - AG

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in METAIRIE, 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 539 beneficiaries · Acute Care Nurse Practitioner avg: 576
Generic prescribing
79%
generic claims · 21% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$807.24
44 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: VALERIE BERNARD, ACNPC - AG is a Acute Care Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in METAIRIE, Louisiana with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 539 beneficiaries — 21% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $807.24 across 44 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What the federal data shows

VALERIE BERNARD, ACNPC - AG filed 1,840 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in METAIRIE, Louisiana, prescribing 79% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
79%
generic prescribing
$807.24
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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VALERIE BERNARD, ACNPC - AG at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/22/2016

NPI 1861859761

Primary specialty

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

24,583 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,840 219% 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.

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VALERIE BERNARD, ACNPC - AG is a Acute Care Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in METAIRIE, Louisiana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: ACNPC - AG. NPI: 1861859761. 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.

VALERIE BERNARD, ACNPC - AG appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Acute Care Nurse Practitioner provider holding ACNPC - AG credentials at 4228 HOUMA BLVD STE 530, METAIRIE, LA, 70006, with a listed phone of (504) 456-8415. NPI 1861859761 was issued on 01/22/2016. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BERNARD 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 1,840 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 539 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $365K in drug spend, split 21% brand-name and 79% 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

4228 HOUMA BLVD STE 530
METAIRIE, LA 70006

Provider Details

NPI 1861859761
Specialty Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Credentials ACNPC - AG
Gender Female
NPI Issued 01/22/2016

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where VALERIE BERNARD, ACNPC - AG 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.

EAST JEFFERSON PHYSICIANS GROUP LLC
METAIRIE, 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).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for VALERIE BERNARD, ACNPC - AG. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$807

Largest payer

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

VALERIE BERNARD, ACNPC - AG — brand share 21.0%
Specialty average (est.)

21% brand-name claims vs 79% generic, on 1,840 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.

1,840
Total Claims
$365K
Total Drug Cost
539
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,036
Total Day Supply
119,902
Brand vs Generic
21% brand / 79% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$330K
Generic Drug Cost
$35K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
77.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.92
Gender Split
48% female / 52% male
Age Distribution
<65: 27, 65-74: 162, 75-84: 250, 85+: 100

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Metoprolol Succinate
148
Eliquis
Apixaban
143
Amlodipine Besylate
119
Warfarin Sodium
109
Atorvastatin Calcium
96
Entresto
Sacubitril/Valsartan
96
Bumetanide
89
Furosemide
72
Potassium Chloride
67
Spironolactone
63

* 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 VALERIE BERNARD, ACNPC - AG 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

VALERIE BERNARD, ACNPC - AG's 1,840 claims are above 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 BERNARD.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is VALERIE BERNARD, ACNPC - AG's specialty?
VALERIE BERNARD, ACNPC - AG specializes in Acute Care Nurse Practitioner and practices in METAIRIE, Louisiana. Credentials: ACNPC - AG.
How much does VALERIE BERNARD, ACNPC - AG prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, VALERIE BERNARD, ACNPC - AG wrote 1,840 Medicare Part D claims totaling $365K in drug costs for 539 beneficiaries.
Where is VALERIE BERNARD, ACNPC - AG located?
VALERIE BERNARD, ACNPC - AG is located at 4228 HOUMA BLVD STE 530, METAIRIE, LA, 70006. Phone: (504) 456-8415.
What is VALERIE BERNARD, ACNPC - AG's NPI number?
VALERIE BERNARD, ACNPC - AG's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861859761, issued on 01/22/2016.
Does VALERIE BERNARD, ACNPC - AG prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
VALERIE BERNARD, ACNPC - AG's prescribing is 21% brand-name and 79% generic drugs by claim count, with $330K 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 VALERIE BERNARD, ACNPC - AG prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, VALERIE BERNARD, ACNPC - AG's most frequently prescribed drugs include Metoprolol Succinate, Eliquis, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does VALERIE BERNARD, ACNPC - AG accept Medicare?
VALERIE BERNARD, ACNPC - AG appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,840 Part D claims and 539 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify VALERIE BERNARD, ACNPC - AG's credentials?
VALERIE BERNARD, ACNPC - AG's NPI is 1861859761 with credentials ACNPC - AG. 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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