2026 NPPES data Legal Medicine NPI 1396779385 MD/PA
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JEFFREY LAFFERMAN, MD/PA

Legal Medicine in BALTIMORE, Maryland. 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
826
Medicare Part D claims · 53 beneficiaries · Legal Medicine avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$464.21
22 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: JEFFREY LAFFERMAN, MD/PA is a Legal Medicine ([object Object]) practicing in BALTIMORE, Maryland with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 826 claims across 53 beneficiaries — 14% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $464.21 across 22 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: JEFFREY LAFFERMAN, MD/PA filed 826 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across BALTIMORE, Maryland. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

JEFFREY LAFFERMAN, MD/PA at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/10/2006

NPI 1396779385

Primary specialty

Legal Medicine

Niche

1,067 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

826 71% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,821

Specialty distribution in Maryland

How Legal Medicine compares to other specialties among Maryland providers

Maryland providers

Legal Medicine share within Maryland

1. Legal Medicine42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Legal Medicine share within Maryland

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Legal Medicine (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Legal Medicine) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Legal Medicine) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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JEFFREY LAFFERMAN, MD/PA is a Legal Medicine provider practicing in BALTIMORE, Maryland, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD/PA. NPI: 1396779385. 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.

JEFFREY LAFFERMAN, MD/PA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Legal Medicine provider holding MD/PA credentials at 1634 SULPHUR SPRING RD, BALTIMORE, MD, 21227, with a listed phone of (410) 242-0920. NPI 1396779385 was issued on 07/10/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LAFFERMAN 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 826 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 53 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $119K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count. 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.

Legal Medicine is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,067 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 2,821 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

1634 SULPHUR SPRING RD
BALTIMORE, MD 21227

Provider Details

NPI 1396779385
Specialty Legal Medicine
Credentials MD/PA
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/10/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JEFFREY LAFFERMAN, MD/PA 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.

ASPEN DAY TREATMENT LLC
BALTIMORE, MD

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 JEFFREY LAFFERMAN, MD/PA. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$464

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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

JEFFREY LAFFERMAN, MD/PA — brand share 14.0%
Specialty average (est.)

14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 826 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.

826
Total Claims
$119K
Total Drug Cost
53
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
941
Total Day Supply
26,710
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$102K
Generic Drug Cost
$17K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
64.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.50
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male
Age Distribution
<65: 20, 65-74: N/A, 75-84: 15, 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.

Drug Claims
Clozapine
49
Venlafaxine Hcl Er
Venlafaxine Hcl
47
Quetiapine Fumarate
46
Mirtazapine
43
Alprazolam
42
Divalproex Sodium Er
Divalproex Sodium
35
Gabapentin
31
Clonazepam
28
Vraylar
Cariprazine Hcl
28
Prazosin Hcl
27

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

Legal Medicine Overview

How JEFFREY LAFFERMAN, MD/PA fits within the Legal Medicine landscape nationally.

1,067
Legal Medicine Providers in US
51
States with Legal Medicine
2,821
Avg Claims per Provider

JEFFREY LAFFERMAN, MD/PA's 826 claims are below the specialty average of 2,821.

Nearby Legal Medicine Providers in Maryland

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

Compare Legal Medicine nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JEFFREY LAFFERMAN, MD/PA's specialty?
JEFFREY LAFFERMAN, MD/PA specializes in Legal Medicine and practices in BALTIMORE, Maryland. Credentials: MD/PA.
How much does JEFFREY LAFFERMAN, MD/PA prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JEFFREY LAFFERMAN, MD/PA wrote 826 Medicare Part D claims totaling $119K in drug costs for 53 beneficiaries.
Where is JEFFREY LAFFERMAN, MD/PA located?
JEFFREY LAFFERMAN, MD/PA is located at 1634 SULPHUR SPRING RD, BALTIMORE, MD, 21227. Phone: (410) 242-0920.
What is JEFFREY LAFFERMAN, MD/PA's NPI number?
JEFFREY LAFFERMAN, MD/PA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396779385, issued on 07/10/2006.
Does JEFFREY LAFFERMAN, MD/PA prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JEFFREY LAFFERMAN, MD/PA's prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $102K in brand drug costs.
How many Legal Medicine providers are there in the US?
There are 1,067 Legal Medicine providers across 51 states in the US. The average Legal Medicine provider writes 2,821 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JEFFREY LAFFERMAN, MD/PA prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JEFFREY LAFFERMAN, MD/PA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Clozapine, Venlafaxine Hcl Er, Quetiapine Fumarate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JEFFREY LAFFERMAN, MD/PA accept Medicare?
JEFFREY LAFFERMAN, MD/PA appears in CMS Medicare data with 826 Part D claims and 53 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JEFFREY LAFFERMAN, MD/PA's credentials?
JEFFREY LAFFERMAN, MD/PA's NPI is 1396779385 with credentials MD/PA. 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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