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2026 NPPES data Hospitalist Physician NPI 1821273392 MD
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Hospitalist Physician in Salt Lake City, Utah.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 16,825 in Hospitalist 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
372
Medicare Part D claims · 51 beneficiaries · Hospitalist Physician avg: 888
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
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
Cari Low, MD filed 372 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Hospitalist Physician in Salt Lake City, Utah, prescribing 93% generic.
- 372
- Part D claims, 2023
- 93%
- 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.
Cari Low, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
372 Top 43% higher than 57% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Cari Low, 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).
What does the federal data show about Cari Low, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Hospitalist Physician
Medicare Part D claims
372 58% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Utah
How Hospitalist Physician compares to other specialties among Utah providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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).
Cari Low, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospitalist Physician provider holding MD credentials at 50 N MEDICAL DR, Salt Lake City, UT, 84132, with a listed phone of (801) 581-2121. NPI 1821273392 was issued on 01/03/2008.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 372 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 51 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $15K in drug spend, split 7% brand-name and 93% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 33.9%.
Hospitalist Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,825 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 888 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 | 1821273392 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Hospitalist Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 01/03/2008 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Cari Low, 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.
University OF Utah Adult Services
Salt Lake City, UT
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
Cari Low, MD - brand share 7.0%
Hospitalist Physician average
7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 372 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.
372
Total Claims
$15K
Total Drug Cost
51
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 426
- Total Day Supply
- 10,359
- Brand vs Generic
- 7% brand / 93% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $6K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $10K
- Opioid Claims
- 126 (33.9% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 67.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.83
- Gender Split
- 59% female / 41% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 16, 65-74: 23, 75-84: 12, 85+: 0
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Cari Low, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Oxycodone Hcl
Oxycodone Hcl
38 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
29 claims
- Escitalopram Oxalate
Escitalopram Oxalate
22 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
18 claims
- Fentanyl
Fentanyl
17 claims
- Pantoprazole Sodium
Pantoprazole Sodium
17 claims
- Fluoxetine Hcl 14
Fluoxetine Hcl
14 claims
- Morphine Sulfate Er 13
Morphine Sulfate Er
13 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 38 |
| Gabapentin | 29 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 22 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 18 |
| Fentanyl | 17 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 17 |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 14 |
| Morphine Sulfate Er Morphine Sulfate | 13 |
| Ropinirole Hcl | 13 |
| Buprenorphine | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Hospitalist Physician Overview
How Cari Low, MD fits within the Hospitalist Physician landscape nationally.
16,825
Hospitalist Physician Providers in US
54
States with Hospitalist Physician
888
Avg Claims per Provider
Cari Low, MD's 372 claims are below the specialty average of 888.
Nearby Hospitalist Physician Providers in Utah
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Utah, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Low.
Usman Akhtar
Ogden, UT
Dr. Erin Aldag
MD
Salt Lake City, UT
Dr. Kory Anderson
M.D.
Ogden, UT
Dr. Gregory Baird
MD
South Jordan, UT
Dr. Lance Barker
M.D
Brigham City, UT
Compare Hospitalist Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cari Low, MD's specialty? ▼
Cari Low, MD specializes in Hospitalist Physician and practices in Salt Lake City, Utah. Credentials: MD.
How much does Cari Low, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Cari Low, MD wrote 372 Medicare Part D claims totaling $15K in drug costs for 51 beneficiaries.
Where is Cari Low, MD located? ▼
Cari Low, MD is located at 50 N MEDICAL DR, Salt Lake City, UT, 84132. Phone: (801) 581-2121.
What is Cari Low, MD's NPI number? ▼
Cari Low, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821273392, issued on 01/03/2008.
Does Cari Low, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Cari Low, MD's prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $6K in brand drug costs.
Does Cari Low, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Cari Low, MD had 126 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 33.9%.
How many Hospitalist Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 16,825 Hospitalist Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Hospitalist Physician provider writes 888 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Cari Low, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Cari Low, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl, Gabapentin, Escitalopram Oxalate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Cari Low, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Cari Low, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 372 Part D claims and 51 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Cari Low, MD's credentials? ▼
Cari Low, MD's NPI is 1821273392 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.
- 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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