2026 NPPES data Surgical Oncology Physician NPI 1659585131 M.D.
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CLAUDIA LAGO TORO, M.D.

Surgical Oncology Physician in POUGHKEEPSIE, New York. 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
114
Medicare Part D claims · 52 beneficiaries · Surgical Oncology Physician avg: 97
MIPS score
79.2624/100
▼ 4 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$491.87
11 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: CLAUDIA LAGO TORO, M.D. is a Surgical Oncology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in POUGHKEEPSIE, New York with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 114 claims across 52 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 79.2624/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $491.87 across 11 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: CLAUDIA LAGO TORO, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 79.2624 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 114 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)

CLAUDIA LAGO TORO, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

CLAUDIA LAGO TORO, M.D. at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/10/2007

NPI 1659585131

Primary specialty

Surgical Oncology Physician

Niche

1,410 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

114 18% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 97

MIPS final score

79.2624/100 3.837599999999995% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in New York

How Surgical Oncology Physician compares to other specialties among New York providers

New York providers

Surgical Oncology Physician share within New York

1. Surgical Oncology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Surgical Oncology Physician share within New York

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CLAUDIA LAGO TORO, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Surgical Oncology Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
79.2624/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Surgical Oncology Physician) — 79.2624/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%79.3%
MIPS final score (Surgical Oncology Physician) — 79.2624/100 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).

CLAUDIA LAGO TORO, M.D. is a Surgical Oncology Physician provider practicing in POUGHKEEPSIE, New York, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1659585131. 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.

CLAUDIA LAGO TORO, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgical Oncology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 21 READE PL STE 2300, POUGHKEEPSIE, NY, 12601, with a listed phone of (845) 790-8855. NPI 1659585131 was issued on 05/10/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LAGO TORO 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 114 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 52 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3K in drug spend. 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 79.2624/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 64.4771), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Surgical Oncology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,410 enrolled providers across 50 states and an average of 97 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

21 READE PL STE 2300
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY 12601

Provider Details

NPI 1659585131
Specialty Surgical Oncology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/10/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

79.2624
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
64.4771
Quality
96
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

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 CLAUDIA LAGO TORO, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$492

Largest payer

Dilon Technologies, 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.

License & disciplinary context — New York NYSBPMC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~100K New York medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to CLAUDIA LAGO TORO, M.D.. To verify CLAUDIA LAGO TORO, M.D.'s current license status, search the NYSBPMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

312
Total board actions, New York 2023
Across 302 cases
3.12
Actions per 1,000 licensees
New York statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
89 cases

NYSBPMC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the New York disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

114
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
52
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
123
Total Day Supply
2,228
Generic Drug Cost
$3K
Antibiotic Claims
33

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.11

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Celecoxib
40

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

Surgical Oncology Physician Overview

How CLAUDIA LAGO TORO, M.D. fits within the Surgical Oncology Physician landscape nationally.

1,410
Surgical Oncology Physician Providers in US
50
States with Surgical Oncology Physician
97
Avg Claims per Provider

CLAUDIA LAGO TORO, M.D.'s 114 claims are above the specialty average of 97.

Nearby Surgical Oncology Physician Providers in New York

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New York, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as LAGO TORO.

Compare Surgical Oncology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CLAUDIA LAGO TORO, M.D.'s specialty?
CLAUDIA LAGO TORO, M.D. specializes in Surgical Oncology Physician and practices in POUGHKEEPSIE, New York. Credentials: M.D..
How much does CLAUDIA LAGO TORO, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CLAUDIA LAGO TORO, M.D. wrote 114 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 52 beneficiaries.
What is CLAUDIA LAGO TORO, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
CLAUDIA LAGO TORO, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 79.2624/100 (Quality: 64.4771). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CLAUDIA LAGO TORO, M.D. located?
CLAUDIA LAGO TORO, M.D. is located at 21 READE PL STE 2300, POUGHKEEPSIE, NY, 12601. Phone: (845) 790-8855.
What is CLAUDIA LAGO TORO, M.D.'s NPI number?
CLAUDIA LAGO TORO, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659585131, issued on 05/10/2007.
How many Surgical Oncology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,410 Surgical Oncology Physician providers across 50 states in the US. The average Surgical Oncology Physician provider writes 97 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CLAUDIA LAGO TORO, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CLAUDIA LAGO TORO, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Celecoxib. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CLAUDIA LAGO TORO, M.D. accept Medicare?
CLAUDIA LAGO TORO, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 114 Part D claims and 52 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CLAUDIA LAGO TORO, M.D.'s credentials?
CLAUDIA LAGO TORO, M.D.'s NPI is 1659585131 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

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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