2026 NPPES data Hospitalist Physician NPI 1346408200 MD
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HAROLD LAWSON, MD

Hospitalist Physician in RICHMOND, Virginia. 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 479 beneficiaries · Hospitalist Physician avg: 888
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$78.04
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

HAROLD LAWSON, MD filed 4,340 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Hospitalist Physician in RICHMOND, Virginia, prescribing 90% generic.

4K
Part D claims, 2023
90%
generic prescribing
$78.04
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.

HAROLD LAWSON, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

4,340 Top 8% higher than 92% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

HAROLD LAWSON, MD 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 HAROLD LAWSON, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/28/2008

NPI 1346408200

Primary specialty

Hospitalist Physician

Mid-sized

16,825 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

4,340 389% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 888

Specialty distribution in Virginia

How Hospitalist Physician compares to other specialties among Virginia providers

Virginia providers

Hospitalist Physician share within Virginia

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Hospitalist 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).

HAROLD LAWSON, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider practicing in RICHMOND, Virginia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1346408200. 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.

HAROLD LAWSON, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospitalist Physician provider holding MD credentials at 7001 FOREST AVE, RICHMOND, VA, 23230, with a listed phone of (804) 282-7857. NPI 1346408200 was issued on 05/28/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LAWSON 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 4,340 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 479 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $327K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.6%. 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.

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

7001 FOREST AVE
RICHMOND, VA 23230

Provider Details

NPI 1346408200
Specialty Hospitalist Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/28/2008

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 HAROLD LAWSON, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$78

Largest payer

Novo Nordisk 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 · Typical

HAROLD LAWSON, MD — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 4,340 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.

4,340
Total Claims
$327K
Total Drug Cost
479
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
10,192
Total Day Supply
298,174
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$250K
Generic Drug Cost
$74K
Opioid Claims
26 (0.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
78

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.25
Gender Split
52% female / 48% male
Age Distribution
<65: 40, 65-74: 212, 75-84: 181, 85+: 46

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Amlodipine Besylate
254
Atorvastatin Calcium
239
Levothyroxine Sodium
160
Simvastatin
138
Metoprolol Succinate
136
Losartan Potassium
131
Hydrochlorothiazide
123
Metformin Hcl
113
Lisinopril
110
Omeprazole
103

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

Hospitalist Physician Overview

How HAROLD LAWSON, 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

HAROLD LAWSON, MD's 4,340 claims are above the specialty average of 888.

Nearby Hospitalist Physician Providers in Virginia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HAROLD LAWSON, MD's specialty?
HAROLD LAWSON, MD specializes in Hospitalist Physician and practices in RICHMOND, Virginia. Credentials: MD.
How much does HAROLD LAWSON, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, HAROLD LAWSON, MD wrote 4,340 Medicare Part D claims totaling $327K in drug costs for 479 beneficiaries.
Where is HAROLD LAWSON, MD located?
HAROLD LAWSON, MD is located at 7001 FOREST AVE, RICHMOND, VA, 23230. Phone: (804) 282-7857.
What is HAROLD LAWSON, MD's NPI number?
HAROLD LAWSON, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1346408200, issued on 05/28/2008.
Does HAROLD LAWSON, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
HAROLD LAWSON, MD's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $250K in brand drug costs.
Does HAROLD LAWSON, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, HAROLD LAWSON, MD had 26 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.6%.
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 HAROLD LAWSON, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, HAROLD LAWSON, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does HAROLD LAWSON, MD accept Medicare?
HAROLD LAWSON, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,340 Part D claims and 479 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify HAROLD LAWSON, MD's credentials?
HAROLD LAWSON, MD's NPI is 1346408200 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.

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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