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2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1427023944 MD
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Internal Medicine Physician in Columbia, Maryland.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 172,737 in Internal Medicine Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
32K
Medicare Part D claims · 1K beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
92/100
▲ 9 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Andrew Lazris, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 92/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 31,704 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 92/100
- MIPS score · +9 vs avg
- 32K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 87%
- 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.
Andrew Lazris, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
92 Top 37% higher than 63% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Andrew Lazris, MD sits
This provider among internal medicine physician peers
Across the 36,260 internal medicine physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Andrew Lazris, MD writes more Part D claims than 100% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 67% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one internal medicine physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Andrew Lazris, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Andrew Lazris, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 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 Andrew Lazris, MD?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Internal Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
31,704 12× vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
92/100 8.9 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Maryland
How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Maryland providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Andrew Lazris, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Internal Medicine Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 92/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) - 92/100 vs national avg 83.1
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Andrew Lazris, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 6334 CEDAR LN STE 103, Columbia, MD, 21044, with a listed phone of (410) 531-2355. NPI 1427023944 was issued on 02/19/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 31,704 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 1,146 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.9 million in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.2%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 92/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 97.1, Cost 67.8), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,737 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1427023944 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Internal Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 02/19/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
91.9618
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
97.0727
Quality
67.7728
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Andrew Lazris, MD 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.
Personal Physician Care, LLC
Columbia, MD
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Andrew Lazris, MD - brand share 12.0%
Internal Medicine Physician average
12% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 31,704 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.
31,704
Total Claims
$1.9M
Total Drug Cost
1,146
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 35,474
- Total Day Supply
- 914,148
- Brand vs Generic
- 12% brand / 87% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $1.3M
- Generic Drug Cost
- $627K
- Opioid Claims
- 73 (0.2% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 912
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 84.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.91
- Gender Split
- 70% female / 30% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 16, 65-74: 126, 75-84: 422, 85+: 582
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Andrew Lazris, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
1,701 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
1,527 claims
- Furosemide
Furosemide
1,220 claims
- Sertraline Hcl
Sertraline Hcl
1,143 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
940 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
922 claims
- Quetiapine Fumarate
Quetiapine Fumarate
850 claims
- Escitalopram Oxalate
Escitalopram Oxalate
804 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 1,701 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 1,527 |
| Furosemide | 1,220 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 1,143 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 940 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 922 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 850 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 804 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 776 |
| Gabapentin | 653 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Internal Medicine Physician Overview
How Andrew Lazris, MD fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.
172,737
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider
Andrew Lazris, MD's 31,704 claims are above the specialty average of 2,716.
Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Maryland
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Maryland, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Lazris.
Dr. Joshua Aaron
MD
Elkton, MD
Dr. Alina Aasim
M.D.
Baltimore, MD
Dr. Eduardo Abarca Rojas
M.D.
Parkville, MD
Dr. Rasheed Abassi
M.D.
Clinton, MD
Dr. Shastine Abate
MD
Baltimore, MD
Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Andrew Lazris, MD's specialty? ▼
Andrew Lazris, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in Columbia, Maryland. Credentials: MD.
How much does Andrew Lazris, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Andrew Lazris, MD wrote 31,704 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.9M in drug costs for 1,146 beneficiaries.
What is Andrew Lazris, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Andrew Lazris, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 92/100 (Quality: 97.1, Cost: 67.8). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Andrew Lazris, MD located? ▼
Andrew Lazris, MD is located at 6334 CEDAR LN STE 103, Columbia, MD, 21044. Phone: (410) 531-2355.
What is Andrew Lazris, MD's NPI number? ▼
Andrew Lazris, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427023944, issued on 02/19/2006.
Does Andrew Lazris, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Andrew Lazris, MD's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.3M in brand drug costs.
Does Andrew Lazris, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Andrew Lazris, MD had 73 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.2%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 172,737 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Andrew Lazris, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Andrew Lazris, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Atorvastatin Calcium, Furosemide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Andrew Lazris, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Andrew Lazris, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 31,704 Part D claims and 1,146 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Andrew Lazris, MD's credentials? ▼
Andrew Lazris, MD's NPI is 1427023944 with credentials MD. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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.
- Quality Performance
- CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) - 2023 performance year.
- 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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