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BENJAMIN LAWLER, MD

Neurology Physician in MARSHFIELD, Wisconsin. 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
845
Medicare Part D claims · 220 beneficiaries · Neurology Physician avg: 1K
MIPS score
78.8552/100
▼ 4 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: BENJAMIN LAWLER, MD is a Neurology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in MARSHFIELD, Wisconsin with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 845 claims across 220 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 78.8552/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: BENJAMIN LAWLER, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 78.8552 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 845 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

BENJAMIN LAWLER, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 3 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

BENJAMIN LAWLER, MD at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/30/2006

NPI 1629188800

Primary specialty

Neurology Physician

Mid-sized

19,866 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

845 35% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,309

MIPS final score

78.8552/100 4.244799999999998% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Wisconsin

How Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among Wisconsin providers

Wisconsin providers

Neurology Physician share within Wisconsin

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

BENJAMIN LAWLER, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Neurology Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
78.8552/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Neurology Physician) — 78.8552/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Neurology Physician) — 78.8552/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

BENJAMIN LAWLER, MD is a Neurology Physician provider practicing in MARSHFIELD, Wisconsin, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1629188800. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

BENJAMIN LAWLER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1000 N OAK AVE, MARSHFIELD, WI, 54449, with a listed phone of (715) 389-3133. NPI 1629188800 was issued on 08/30/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LAWLER 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 845 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 220 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $149K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.4%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 78.8552/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 66.6851, Cost 54.8733), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Neurology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 19,866 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,309 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

1000 N OAK AVE
MARSHFIELD, WI 54449

Provider Details

NPI 1629188800
Specialty Neurology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/30/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

78.8552
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
66.6851
Quality
54.8733
Cost
99
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BENJAMIN LAWLER, 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.

FLAMBEAU HOSPITAL, INC.
PARK FALLS, WI
LAKEVIEW MEDICAL CENTER INC OF RICE LAKE
RICE LAKE, WI
MCHS HOSPITALS INC
MARSHFIELD, WI

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

845
Total Claims
$149K
Total Drug Cost
220
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,178
Total Day Supply
32,846
Generic Drug Cost
$31K
Opioid Claims
12 (1.4% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.68
Gender Split
57% female / 43% male
Age Distribution
<65: 65, 65-74: 88, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Levetiracetam
153
Gabapentin
91
Lamotrigine
37
Ondansetron Hcl
36
Dexamethasone
33
Ropinirole Hcl
32
Baclofen
30
Topiramate
28
Prednisone
24
Carbamazepine
23

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

Neurology Physician Overview

How BENJAMIN LAWLER, MD fits within the Neurology Physician landscape nationally.

19,866
Neurology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Neurology Physician
1,309
Avg Claims per Provider

BENJAMIN LAWLER, MD's 845 claims are below the specialty average of 1,309.

Nearby Neurology Physician Providers in Wisconsin

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BENJAMIN LAWLER, MD's specialty?
BENJAMIN LAWLER, MD specializes in Neurology Physician and practices in MARSHFIELD, Wisconsin. Credentials: MD.
How much does BENJAMIN LAWLER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BENJAMIN LAWLER, MD wrote 845 Medicare Part D claims totaling $149K in drug costs for 220 beneficiaries.
What is BENJAMIN LAWLER, MD's Medicare quality score?
BENJAMIN LAWLER, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 78.8552/100 (Quality: 66.6851, Cost: 54.8733). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is BENJAMIN LAWLER, MD located?
BENJAMIN LAWLER, MD is located at 1000 N OAK AVE, MARSHFIELD, WI, 54449. Phone: (715) 389-3133.
What is BENJAMIN LAWLER, MD's NPI number?
BENJAMIN LAWLER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629188800, issued on 08/30/2006.
Does BENJAMIN LAWLER, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, BENJAMIN LAWLER, MD had 12 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.4%.
How many Neurology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 19,866 Neurology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Neurology Physician provider writes 1,309 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BENJAMIN LAWLER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BENJAMIN LAWLER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levetiracetam, Gabapentin, Lamotrigine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BENJAMIN LAWLER, MD accept Medicare?
BENJAMIN LAWLER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 845 Part D claims and 220 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BENJAMIN LAWLER, MD's credentials?
BENJAMIN LAWLER, MD's NPI is 1629188800 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

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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