Blair Budden, MD
NPI 1831458363 · Dermatology Physician · Lafayette, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Dermatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Blair Budden, MD is a Dermatology Physician provider in Lafayette, LA (NPI 1831458363).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1831458363
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Dermatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 306292 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
8,157 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 3,113 | $6 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 1,204 | $119 |
| Destruction of Skin Growth, 1-14 Growths17110 | 1,103 | $99 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 1,017 | $39 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 614 | $84 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 34 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | 489 | 209 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 465 | 343 |
| Hydrocortisone | 304 | 188 |
| Fluocinonide | 229 | 142 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 151 | 91 |
| Betamethasone Dipropionate | 118 | 77 |
| Finasteride | 114 | 44 |
| Fluconazole | 100 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$35,637 across 125 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 5201 Harry Hines BlvdDallas, TX 75235-7708Phone: (214) 590-8058
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-05-03
- Last updated
- 2018-09-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Blair Budden's NPI number?
- Blair Budden's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831458363, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Blair Budden's specialty?
- Blair Budden is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Dermatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Blair Budden located?
- Blair Budden's practice location on file with NPPES is 91 Settlers Trace Blvd Ste 3, Lafayette, LA 70508-6090.
- What is Blair Budden's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Blair Budden is (337) 524-1700.
- Does Blair Budden accept Medicare?
- Blair Budden is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Blair Budden's NPI active?
- Yes — Blair Budden's NPI (1831458363) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-09-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.