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KARAN LAL, DO

Dermatology Physician in SCOTTSDALE, Arizona. 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
361
Medicare Part D claims · 107 beneficiaries · Dermatology Physician avg: 729
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$219.2K
379 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

KARAN LAL, DO filed 361 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Dermatology Physician in SCOTTSDALE, Arizona, prescribing 84% generic.

361
Part D claims, 2023
84%
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.

KARAN LAL, DO's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

361 Top 43% higher than 57% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 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. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. 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 certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

KARAN LAL, DO practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — 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 KARAN LAL, DO?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/25/2016

NPI 1679928832

Primary specialty

Dermatology Physician

Mid-sized

14,610 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

361 50% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 729

Specialty distribution in Arizona

How Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among Arizona providers

Arizona providers

Dermatology Physician share within Arizona

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

KARAN LAL, DO appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatology Physician provider holding DO credentials at 20401 N 73RD ST STE 230, SCOTTSDALE, AZ, 85255, with a listed phone of (480) 556-0446. NPI 1679928832 was issued on 04/25/2016. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LAL 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 361 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 107 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $302K 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.

Dermatology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 14,610 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 729 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

20401 N 73RD ST STE 230
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85255

Provider Details

NPI 1679928832
Specialty Dermatology Physician
Credentials DO
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/25/2016

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KARAN LAL, DO 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.

NORTH SHORE-LIJ MEDICAL PC
NEW HYDE PARK, NY
RICHARD LEE AVERITTE JR PLLC
SCOTTSDALE, AZ

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 KARAN LAL, DO. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$219.2K

Largest payer

Incyte Corporation

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

KARAN LAL, DO — brand share 16.0%
Specialty average (est.)

16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 361 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.

361
Total Claims
$302K
Total Drug Cost
107
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
433
Total Day Supply
10,738
Brand vs Generic
16% brand / 84% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$292K
Generic Drug Cost
$10K
Antibiotic Claims
35

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.14
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What KARAN LAL, DO 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
Minoxidil
43
Ketoconazole
32
Valacyclovir
Valacyclovir Hcl
22
Doxycycline Monohydrate
20
Fluconazole
16
Gentamicin Sulfate
11
Mupirocin
11
Tretinoin
11
Triamcinolone Acetonide
11

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

Dermatology Physician Overview

How KARAN LAL, DO fits within the Dermatology Physician landscape nationally.

14,610
Dermatology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Dermatology Physician
729
Avg Claims per Provider

KARAN LAL, DO's 361 claims are below the specialty average of 729.

Nearby Dermatology Physician Providers in Arizona

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KARAN LAL, DO's specialty?
KARAN LAL, DO specializes in Dermatology Physician and practices in SCOTTSDALE, Arizona. Credentials: DO.
How much does KARAN LAL, DO prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KARAN LAL, DO wrote 361 Medicare Part D claims totaling $302K in drug costs for 107 beneficiaries.
Where is KARAN LAL, DO located?
KARAN LAL, DO is located at 20401 N 73RD ST STE 230, SCOTTSDALE, AZ, 85255. Phone: (480) 556-0446.
What is KARAN LAL, DO's NPI number?
KARAN LAL, DO's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679928832, issued on 04/25/2016.
Does KARAN LAL, DO prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KARAN LAL, DO's prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $292K in brand drug costs.
How many Dermatology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 14,610 Dermatology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Dermatology Physician provider writes 729 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KARAN LAL, DO prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KARAN LAL, DO's most frequently prescribed drugs include Minoxidil, Ketoconazole, Valacyclovir. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KARAN LAL, DO accept Medicare?
KARAN LAL, DO appears in CMS Medicare data with 361 Part D claims and 107 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KARAN LAL, DO's credentials?
KARAN LAL, DO's NPI is 1679928832 with credentials DO. 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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