2026 NPPES data Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1992904379 M.D.
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DON LUONG, M.D.

Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician in LARGO, Florida. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 281 beneficiaries · Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 693
Generic prescribing
78%
generic claims · 22% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$4.8K
190 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: DON LUONG, M.D. is a Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in LARGO, Florida with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 281 beneficiaries — 22% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $4.8K across 190 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: DON LUONG, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 1,320 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)

DON LUONG, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

DON LUONG, M.D. at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/16/2007

NPI 1992904379

Primary specialty

Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician

Niche

1,436 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,320 90% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 693

MIPS final score

75/100 8.099999999999994% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Florida

How Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Florida providers

Florida providers

Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician share within Florida

1. Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician share within Florida

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

DON LUONG, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
75/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician) — 75/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%75%
MIPS final score (Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician) — 75/100 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).

DON LUONG, M.D. is a Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician provider practicing in LARGO, Florida, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1992904379. 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.

DON LUONG, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 8787 BRYAN DAIRY RD, LARGO, FL, 33777, with a listed phone of (727) 397-9641. NPI 1992904379 was issued on 07/16/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LUONG 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 1,320 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 281 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3.1 million in drug spend, split 22% brand-name and 78% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 18.8%. 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 75/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,436 enrolled providers across 50 states and an average of 693 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

8787 BRYAN DAIRY RD
LARGO, FL 33777

Provider Details

NPI 1992904379
Specialty Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/16/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DON LUONG, M.D. 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.

FLORIDA CANCER SPECIALISTS AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE, LLC
LARGO, FL

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

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 DON LUONG, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$4.8K

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.

License & disciplinary context — Florida FLDOH 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 ~75K Florida medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to DON LUONG, M.D.. To verify DON LUONG, M.D.'s current license status, search the FLDOH public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

480
Total board actions, Florida 2023
Across 467 cases
6.40
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Florida statewide rate
monetary fine
Most common action type
138 cases

FLDOH 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 Florida disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

DON LUONG, M.D. — brand share 22.0%
Specialty average (est.)

22% brand-name claims vs 78% generic, on 1,320 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.

1,320
Total Claims
$3.1M
Total Drug Cost
281
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,968
Total Day Supply
53,932
Brand vs Generic
22% brand / 78% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$2.9M
Generic Drug Cost
$221K
Opioid Claims
248 (18.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
22

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.27
Gender Split
67% female / 33% male
Age Distribution
<65: 23, 65-74: 119, 75-84: 114, 85+: 25

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Anastrozole
222
Oxycodone Hcl
101
Letrozole
76
Imbruvica
Ibrutinib
56
Eliquis
Apixaban
44
Hydroxyurea
33
Xarelto
Rivaroxaban
32
Tramadol Hcl
31
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
30
Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron
27

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

Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview

How DON LUONG, M.D. fits within the Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

1,436
Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
50
States with Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician
693
Avg Claims per Provider

DON LUONG, M.D.'s 1,320 claims are above the specialty average of 693.

Nearby Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in Florida

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

Compare Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DON LUONG, M.D.'s specialty?
DON LUONG, M.D. specializes in Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in LARGO, Florida. Credentials: M.D..
How much does DON LUONG, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DON LUONG, M.D. wrote 1,320 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3.1M in drug costs for 281 beneficiaries.
What is DON LUONG, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
DON LUONG, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is DON LUONG, M.D. located?
DON LUONG, M.D. is located at 8787 BRYAN DAIRY RD, LARGO, FL, 33777. Phone: (727) 397-9641.
What is DON LUONG, M.D.'s NPI number?
DON LUONG, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992904379, issued on 07/16/2007.
Does DON LUONG, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DON LUONG, M.D.'s prescribing is 22% brand-name and 78% generic drugs by claim count, with $2.9M in brand drug costs.
Does DON LUONG, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, DON LUONG, M.D. had 248 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 18.8%.
How many Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,436 Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 50 states in the US. The average Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 693 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DON LUONG, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DON LUONG, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Anastrozole, Oxycodone Hcl, Letrozole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DON LUONG, M.D. accept Medicare?
DON LUONG, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,320 Part D claims and 281 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DON LUONG, M.D.'s credentials?
DON LUONG, M.D.'s NPI is 1992904379 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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