2026 NPPES data Nephrology Physician NPI 1538167960 M.D.
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Joel Lahn, M.D.

Nephrology Physician in Owings Mills, Maryland. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 10,534 in Nephrology 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
198
Medicare Part D claims · 55 beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Joel Lahn, M.D. filed 198 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Nephrology Physician in Owings Mills, Maryland, prescribing 84% generic.

198
Part D claims, 2023
84%
generic prescribing

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.

Joel Lahn, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

198 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers

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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)

Joel Lahn, M.D. 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 Joel Lahn, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/11/2005

NPI 1538167960

Primary specialty

Nephrology Physician

Mid-sized

10,534 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

198 86% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,454

Specialty distribution in Maryland

How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among Maryland providers

Maryland providers

Largest specialties in Maryland (% of in-state providers)

Behavior Technician - 14.1%Behavior Technician14.1%Clinical Social Worker - 5.5%Clinical Social Worker5.5%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 4.5%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program4.5%Home Health Aide - 4.4%Home Health Aide4.4%Physical Therapist - 3.9%Physical Therapist3.9%Pharmacist - 3.6%Pharmacist3.6%Nephrology Physician - 0.2%Nephrology Physician0.2%
Largest specialties in Maryland (% of in-state 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 Nephrology Physician. Verify directly:

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).

Joel Lahn, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 25 CROSSROADS DR, Owings Mills, MD, 21117, with a listed phone of (410) 602-7792. NPI 1538167960 was issued on 07/11/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Lahn 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 198 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 55 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $35K in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 84% 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.

Nephrology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,534 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,454 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

25 CROSSROADS DR
Owings Mills, MD 21117

Provider Details

NPI 1538167960
Specialty Nephrology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/11/2005

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

Joel Lahn, M.D. - brand share 16.0%
Nephrology Physician average

16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 198 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.

198
Total Claims
$35K
Total Drug Cost
55
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
492
Total Day Supply
14,726
Brand vs Generic
16% brand / 84% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$27K
Generic Drug Cost
$7K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.66
Gender Split
45% female / 55% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Joel Lahn, M.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Amlodipine Besylate
19
Furosemide
18
Losartan Potassium
17
Lisinopril
12
Farxiga
Dapagliflozin Propanediol
11

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

Nephrology Physician Overview

How Joel Lahn, M.D. fits within the Nephrology Physician landscape nationally.

10,534
Nephrology Physician Providers in US
55
States with Nephrology Physician
1,454
Avg Claims per Provider

Joel Lahn, M.D.'s 198 claims are below the specialty average of 1,454.

Nearby Nephrology Physician Providers in Maryland

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

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

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Maryland medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Nephrology Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Joel Lahn, M.D.'s specialty?
Joel Lahn, M.D. specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in Owings Mills, Maryland. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Joel Lahn, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Joel Lahn, M.D. wrote 198 Medicare Part D claims totaling $35K in drug costs for 55 beneficiaries.
Where is Joel Lahn, M.D. located?
Joel Lahn, M.D. is located at 25 CROSSROADS DR, Owings Mills, MD, 21117. Phone: (410) 602-7792.
What is Joel Lahn, M.D.'s NPI number?
Joel Lahn, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538167960, issued on 07/11/2005.
Does Joel Lahn, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Joel Lahn, M.D.'s prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $27K in brand drug costs.
How many Nephrology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,534 Nephrology Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Nephrology Physician provider writes 1,454 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Joel Lahn, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Joel Lahn, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Furosemide, Losartan Potassium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Joel Lahn, M.D. accept Medicare?
Joel Lahn, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 198 Part D claims and 55 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Joel Lahn, M.D.'s credentials?
Joel Lahn, M.D.'s NPI is 1538167960 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.
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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.