2026 NPPES data Psychiatry Physician NPI 1952862898 DO
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ZACHARIAH FRANCOIS, DO

Psychiatry Physician in OPELOUSAS, 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
289
Medicare Part D claims · 45 beneficiaries · Psychiatry Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$308.4
16 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

ZACHARIAH FRANCOIS, DO filed 289 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Psychiatry Physician in OPELOUSAS, Louisiana, prescribing 94% generic.

289
Part D claims, 2023
94%
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.

ZACHARIAH FRANCOIS, DO's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

289 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

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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ZACHARIAH FRANCOIS, DO practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — 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 ZACHARIAH FRANCOIS, DO?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/25/2019

NPI 1952862898

Primary specialty

Psychiatry Physician

High-volume

53,104 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

289 72% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,038

Specialty distribution in Louisiana

How Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers

Louisiana providers

Psychiatry Physician share within Louisiana

1. Psychiatry Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Psychiatry Physician share within Louisiana

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Psychiatry Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Psychiatry Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Psychiatry Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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

ZACHARIAH FRANCOIS, DO appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatry Physician provider holding DO credentials at 1200 HOSPITAL DR, OPELOUSAS, LA, 70570, with a listed phone of (337) 678-4285. NPI 1952862898 was issued on 03/25/2019. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FRANCOIS 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 289 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 45 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $49K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% 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.

Psychiatry Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 53,104 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,038 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

1200 HOSPITAL DR
OPELOUSAS, LA 70570

Provider Details

NPI 1952862898
Specialty Psychiatry Physician
Credentials DO
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/25/2019

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ZACHARIAH FRANCOIS, DO 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.

OPELOUSAS GENERAL HEALTH SYSTEM PHYSICIAN PRACTICES
OPELOUSAS, 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 ZACHARIAH FRANCOIS, DO. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$308

Largest payer

Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc

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 · Generic-heavy

ZACHARIAH FRANCOIS, DO — brand share 6.0%
Specialty average (est.)

6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 289 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.

289
Total Claims
$49K
Total Drug Cost
45
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
308
Total Day Supply
8,823
Brand vs Generic
6% brand / 94% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$35K
Generic Drug Cost
$15K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
52.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.34
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What ZACHARIAH FRANCOIS, DO 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
Clozapine
39
Trazodone Hcl
29
Buspirone Hcl
27
Aripiprazole
18
Hydroxyzine Hcl
18
Olanzapine
15
Quetiapine Fumarate
15
Risperidone
14

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

Psychiatry Physician Overview

How ZACHARIAH FRANCOIS, DO fits within the Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.

53,104
Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
56
States with Psychiatry Physician
1,038
Avg Claims per Provider

ZACHARIAH FRANCOIS, DO's 289 claims are below the specialty average of 1,038.

Nearby Psychiatry Physician Providers in Louisiana

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ZACHARIAH FRANCOIS, DO's specialty?
ZACHARIAH FRANCOIS, DO specializes in Psychiatry Physician and practices in OPELOUSAS, Louisiana. Credentials: DO.
How much does ZACHARIAH FRANCOIS, DO prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ZACHARIAH FRANCOIS, DO wrote 289 Medicare Part D claims totaling $49K in drug costs for 45 beneficiaries.
Where is ZACHARIAH FRANCOIS, DO located?
ZACHARIAH FRANCOIS, DO is located at 1200 HOSPITAL DR, OPELOUSAS, LA, 70570. Phone: (337) 678-4285.
What is ZACHARIAH FRANCOIS, DO's NPI number?
ZACHARIAH FRANCOIS, DO's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952862898, issued on 03/25/2019.
Does ZACHARIAH FRANCOIS, DO prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ZACHARIAH FRANCOIS, DO's prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $35K in brand drug costs.
How many Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 53,104 Psychiatry Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Psychiatry Physician provider writes 1,038 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ZACHARIAH FRANCOIS, DO prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ZACHARIAH FRANCOIS, DO's most frequently prescribed drugs include Clozapine, Trazodone Hcl, Buspirone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ZACHARIAH FRANCOIS, DO accept Medicare?
ZACHARIAH FRANCOIS, DO appears in CMS Medicare data with 289 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 ZACHARIAH FRANCOIS, DO's credentials?
ZACHARIAH FRANCOIS, DO's NPI is 1952862898 with credentials DO. 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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