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2026 NPPES data Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1851657704 M.D.
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Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in San Antonio, Texas.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,524 in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (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
678
Medicare Part D claims · 109 beneficiaries · Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
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
Jennifer Lacoss, M.D. filed 678 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in San Antonio, Texas, prescribing 91% generic.
- 678
- Part D claims, 2023
- 91%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
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.
Jennifer Lacoss, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
678 Top 31% higher than 69% 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 certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Jennifer Lacoss, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Jennifer Lacoss, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
Medicare Part D claims
678 47% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Texas
How Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Texas 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 Hospice and Palliative Medicine (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).
Jennifer Lacoss, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 4502 MEDICAL DR, San Antonio, TX, 78229, with a listed phone of (210) 358-4000. NPI 1851657704 was issued on 04/04/2012.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 678 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 109 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $52K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 53.7%.
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,524 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 1,275 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 | 1851657704 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 04/04/2012 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Jennifer Lacoss, 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.
University OF Texas Health Science Center AT San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
License & disciplinary context - Texas TMB 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 ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Jennifer Lacoss, M.D.. To verify Jennifer Lacoss, M.D.'s current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases
TMB 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 Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Jennifer Lacoss, M.D. - brand share 9.0%
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician average
9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 678 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.
678
Total Claims
$52K
Total Drug Cost
109
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 743
- Total Day Supply
- 20,319
- Brand vs Generic
- 9% brand / 91% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $25K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $27K
- Opioid Claims
- 364 (53.7% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 59.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 3.53
- Gender Split
- 56% female / 44% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 60, 65-74: 40, 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 Jennifer Lacoss, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
104 claims
- Morphine Sulfate Er
Morphine Sulfate Er
58 claims
- Oxycodone Hcl
Oxycodone Hcl
54 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
47 claims
- Fentanyl 31
Fentanyl
31 claims
- Methadone Hcl 27
Methadone Hcl
27 claims
- Hydromorphone Hcl 26
Hydromorphone Hcl
26 claims
- Morphine Sulfate 26
Morphine Sulfate
26 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 104 |
| Morphine Sulfate Er Morphine Sulfate | 58 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 54 |
| Gabapentin | 47 |
| Fentanyl | 31 |
| Methadone Hcl | 27 |
| Hydromorphone Hcl | 26 |
| Morphine Sulfate | 26 |
| Pregabalin | 26 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 16 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview
How Jennifer Lacoss, M.D. fits within the Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.
1,524
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
51
States with Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
1,275
Avg Claims per Provider
Jennifer Lacoss, M.D.'s 678 claims are below the specialty average of 1,275.
Nearby Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in Texas
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Texas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Lacoss.
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- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Texas medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jennifer Lacoss, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Jennifer Lacoss, M.D. specializes in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in San Antonio, Texas. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Jennifer Lacoss, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Jennifer Lacoss, M.D. wrote 678 Medicare Part D claims totaling $52K in drug costs for 109 beneficiaries.
Where is Jennifer Lacoss, M.D. located? ▼
Jennifer Lacoss, M.D. is located at 4502 MEDICAL DR, San Antonio, TX, 78229. Phone: (210) 358-4000.
What is Jennifer Lacoss, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Jennifer Lacoss, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851657704, issued on 04/04/2012.
Does Jennifer Lacoss, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Jennifer Lacoss, M.D.'s prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $25K in brand drug costs.
Does Jennifer Lacoss, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Jennifer Lacoss, M.D. had 364 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 53.7%.
How many Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,524 Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 1,275 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Jennifer Lacoss, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Jennifer Lacoss, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Morphine Sulfate Er, Oxycodone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Jennifer Lacoss, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Jennifer Lacoss, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 678 Part D claims and 109 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Jennifer Lacoss, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Jennifer Lacoss, M.D.'s NPI is 1851657704 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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