2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1811130248 MD
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BRIAN LAWTON, MD

Otolaryngology Physician in SEARCY, Arkansas. 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
942
Medicare Part D claims · 379 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology Physician avg: 509
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: BRIAN LAWTON, MD is a Otolaryngology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SEARCY, Arkansas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 942 claims across 379 beneficiaries — 6% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: BRIAN LAWTON, MD filed 942 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across SEARCY, Arkansas. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

BRIAN LAWTON, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

BRIAN LAWTON, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/15/2009

NPI 1811130248

Primary specialty

Otolaryngology Physician

Mid-sized

10,895 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

942 85% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 509

Specialty distribution in Arkansas

How Otolaryngology Physician compares to other specialties among Arkansas providers

Arkansas providers

Otolaryngology Physician share within Arkansas

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Otolaryngology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Otolaryngology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Otolaryngology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Otolaryngology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

BRIAN LAWTON, MD is a Otolaryngology Physician provider practicing in SEARCY, Arkansas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1811130248. 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.

BRIAN LAWTON, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otolaryngology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 710 MARION ST, SEARCY, AR, 72143, with a listed phone of (501) 278-2800. NPI 1811130248 was issued on 04/15/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LAWTON 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 942 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 379 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $24K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% generic by claim count. 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.

Otolaryngology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,895 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 509 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

710 MARION ST
SEARCY, AR 72143

Provider Details

NPI 1811130248
Specialty Otolaryngology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/15/2009

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BRIAN LAWTON, 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.

WHITE COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER
★★☆☆☆ 2/5
SEARCY, AR
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 040014

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 · Generic-heavy

BRIAN LAWTON, MD — brand share 6.0%
Specialty average (est.)

6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 942 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.

942
Total Claims
$24K
Total Drug Cost
379
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,144
Total Day Supply
27,310
Brand vs Generic
6% brand / 94% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$5K
Generic Drug Cost
$19K
Antibiotic Claims
72

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.31
Gender Split
66% female / 34% male
Age Distribution
<65: 91, 65-74: 143, 75-84: 119, 85+: 26

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Fluticasone Propionate
159
Omeprazole
147
Mupirocin
99
Ipratropium Bromide
74
Doxycycline Hyclate
47
Levothyroxine Sodium
42
Ofloxacin
30
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
28
Ciprofloxacin-Dexamethasone
Ciprofloxacin Hcl/Dexameth
26
Azelastine Hcl
25

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

Otolaryngology Physician Overview

How BRIAN LAWTON, MD fits within the Otolaryngology Physician landscape nationally.

10,895
Otolaryngology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Otolaryngology Physician
509
Avg Claims per Provider

BRIAN LAWTON, MD's 942 claims are above the specialty average of 509.

Nearby Otolaryngology Physician Providers in Arkansas

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BRIAN LAWTON, MD's specialty?
BRIAN LAWTON, MD specializes in Otolaryngology Physician and practices in SEARCY, Arkansas. Credentials: MD.
How much does BRIAN LAWTON, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BRIAN LAWTON, MD wrote 942 Medicare Part D claims totaling $24K in drug costs for 379 beneficiaries.
Where is BRIAN LAWTON, MD located?
BRIAN LAWTON, MD is located at 710 MARION ST, SEARCY, AR, 72143. Phone: (501) 278-2800.
What is BRIAN LAWTON, MD's NPI number?
BRIAN LAWTON, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1811130248, issued on 04/15/2009.
Does BRIAN LAWTON, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BRIAN LAWTON, MD's prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $5K in brand drug costs.
How many Otolaryngology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,895 Otolaryngology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Otolaryngology Physician provider writes 509 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BRIAN LAWTON, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BRIAN LAWTON, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Fluticasone Propionate, Omeprazole, Mupirocin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BRIAN LAWTON, MD accept Medicare?
BRIAN LAWTON, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 942 Part D claims and 379 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BRIAN LAWTON, MD's credentials?
BRIAN LAWTON, MD's NPI is 1811130248 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.
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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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