Quick answers
- Does Gary W. Blanchard accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Gary W. Blanchard accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Gary W. Blanchard see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 102 Original Medicare patients and 323 services for Gary W. Blanchard. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Gary W. Blanchard's NPI number?
- 1134123706. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Gary W. Blanchard, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 102 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 323 |
| Different services or procedures | 7 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 85 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes (99309)216 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99308)29 services
- Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99305)28 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes (99310)20 services
- Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 50 minutes or more (99306)18 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis68%
- Depression61%
- Anxiety61%
- Alzheimer's disease or dementia55%
Hospitals where Gary W. Blanchard works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Gary W. Blanchard at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Opelousas General Health SystemOpelousas, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190017
Practice locations
Addresses where Gary W. Blanchard is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 954 E Prudhomme St, Our Lady of Prompt SuccorOpelousas, LA 70570 (337) 948‑3634
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Gary W. Blanchard as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Pro-Np LLC12 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Opelousas
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Opelousas, LA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Pro-Np LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans |
| Graduation year | 1980 (46 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1134123706 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians