Gary Blanchard
NPI 1134123706 · Internal Medicine Physician · Opelousas, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Gary Blanchard is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Opelousas, LA (NPI 1134123706).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1134123706
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 09513R (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
21 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
322 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 216 | $100 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 29 | $69 |
| Initial Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99305 | 28 | $125 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 45 Minutes99310 | 20 | $144 |
| Initial Nursing Facility Care With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 50 Minutes Or More99306 | 18 | $170 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 10 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 102 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 151 | 17 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 144 | 18 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 130 | 16 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 107 | 15 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 88 | 11 |
| Memantine Hcl | 85 | — |
| Gabapentin | 83 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$222 across 2 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-06-10
- Last updated
- 2010-06-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Gary Blanchard's NPI number?
- Gary Blanchard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1134123706, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Gary Blanchard's specialty?
- Gary Blanchard is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Gary Blanchard located?
- Gary Blanchard's practice location on file with NPPES is 1270 Attakapas Dr, Opelousas, LA 70570-6530.
- What is Gary Blanchard's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Gary Blanchard is (337) 942-9977.
- Does Gary Blanchard accept Medicare?
- Gary Blanchard is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Gary Blanchard's NPI active?
- Yes — Gary Blanchard's NPI (1134123706) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-06-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.