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2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1588778534 M.D.
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Internal Medicine Physician in Charlotte, North Carolina.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 172,858 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 97 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$74.29
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
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
Charles Lapp, M.D. filed 1,202 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Internal Medicine Physician in Charlotte, North Carolina, prescribing 93% generic.
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 93%
- generic prescribing
- $74.29
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
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.
Charles Lapp, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,202 Top 22% higher than 78% 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-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Charles Lapp, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Charles Lapp, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Internal Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,202 56% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Internal Medicine Physician. Verify directly:
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).
Charles Lapp, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 7421 CARMEL EXECUTIVE PARK DR, Charlotte, NC, 28226, with a listed phone of (704) 543-9692. NPI 1588778534 was issued on 08/18/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,202 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 97 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $171K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 93% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.8%.
Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 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 | 1588778534 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Internal Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 08/18/2006 |
Industry payments received (2024) - CMS Open Payments transparency data
The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for Charles Lapp, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$74
Largest payer
PFIZER INC.
Most common payment type
Food and Beverage
Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias, they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Charles Lapp, M.D. - brand share 6.0%
Internal Medicine Physician average
6% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 1,202 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.
1,202
Total Claims
$171K
Total Drug Cost
97
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 2,076
- Total Day Supply
- 60,820
- Brand vs Generic
- 6% brand / 93% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $133K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $37K
- Opioid Claims
- 34 (2.8% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 12
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 59.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.88
- Age Distribution
- <65: 63, 65-74: 28, 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.
What Charles Lapp, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Clonazepam
Clonazepam
121 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
58 claims
- Trazodone Hcl
Trazodone Hcl
50 claims
- Alprazolam 44
Alprazolam
44 claims
- Zolpidem Tartrate 43
Zolpidem Tartrate
43 claims
- Carisoprodol 35
Carisoprodol
35 claims
- Duloxetine Hcl 33
Duloxetine Hcl
33 claims
- Sumatriptan Succin… 24
Sumatriptan Succinate
24 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Clonazepam | 121 |
| Gabapentin | 58 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 50 |
| Alprazolam | 44 |
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 43 |
| Carisoprodol | 35 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 33 |
| Sumatriptan Succinate | 24 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 24 |
| Lorazepam | 23 |
* 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 Charles Lapp, M.D. fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.
172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider
Charles Lapp, M.D.'s 1,202 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.
Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in North Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Lapp.
Dr. Ana Abaroa-Salvatierra
M.D.
Pollocksville, NC
Dr. Naa Deisa Abbey
MD
Shelby, NC
Dr. Hanie Abdel Masih
D.O.
Rockingham, NC
Dr. Rami Abdo
MD
Durham, NC
Dr. Farhath Abdul Kareem
MD
Cary, NC
Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charles Lapp, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Charles Lapp, M.D. specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in Charlotte, North Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Charles Lapp, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Charles Lapp, M.D. wrote 1,202 Medicare Part D claims totaling $171K in drug costs for 97 beneficiaries.
Where is Charles Lapp, M.D. located? ▼
Charles Lapp, M.D. is located at 7421 CARMEL EXECUTIVE PARK DR, Charlotte, NC, 28226. Phone: (704) 543-9692.
What is Charles Lapp, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Charles Lapp, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588778534, issued on 08/18/2006.
Does Charles Lapp, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Charles Lapp, M.D.'s prescribing is 6% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $133K in brand drug costs.
Does Charles Lapp, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Charles Lapp, M.D. had 34 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.8%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 172,858 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 Charles Lapp, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Charles Lapp, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Clonazepam, Gabapentin, Trazodone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Charles Lapp, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Charles Lapp, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,202 Part D claims and 97 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Charles Lapp, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Charles Lapp, M.D.'s NPI is 1588778534 with credentials M.D.. 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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