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2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1033265178 M.D.
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Internal Medicine Physician in Bristol, Tennessee.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 172,737 in 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 333 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Karl Lawrence, M.D. filed 1,392 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as an Internal Medicine Physician in Bristol, Tennessee, prescribing 91% generic.
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 91%
- generic prescribing
- ≥79th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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.
Karl Lawrence, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,392 ≥ 79th percentile 79% of 1,370,886 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Karl Lawrence, 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 Karl Lawrence, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Internal Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,392 49% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Tennessee
How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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Karl Lawrence, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Internal Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1 MEDICAL PARK BLVD, Bristol, TN, 37620, with a listed phone of (423) 844-1121. NPI 1033265178 was issued on 01/25/2007.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,392 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 333 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $65K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.5%.
Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,737 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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 | 1033265178 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Internal Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 01/25/2007 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Karl Lawrence, M.D. - brand share 8.0%
Internal Medicine Physician average
8% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 1,392 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.
1,392
Total Claims
$65K
Total Drug Cost
333
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 2,185
- Total Day Supply
- 49,436
- Brand vs Generic
- 8% brand / 91% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $48K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $16K
- Opioid Claims
- 49 (3.5% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 287
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.14
- Gender Split
- 67% female / 33% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 53, 65-74: 148, 75-84: 101, 85+: 31
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Karl Lawrence, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Fluconazole
Fluconazole
116 claims
- Cefdinir
Cefdinir
91 claims
- Azithromycin
Azithromycin
73 claims
- Mupirocin
Mupirocin
59 claims
- Losartan Potassium 38
Losartan Potassium
38 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium 37
Atorvastatin Calcium
37 claims
- Sulfamethoxazole-T… 36
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
36 claims
- Albuterol Sulfate … 35
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
35 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Fluconazole | 116 |
| Cefdinir | 91 |
| Azithromycin | 73 |
| Mupirocin | 59 |
| Losartan Potassium | 38 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 37 |
| Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim | 36 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa Albuterol Sulfate | 35 |
| Methylprednisolone | 31 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 31 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Internal Medicine Physician Overview
How Karl Lawrence, M.D. fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.
172,737
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider
Karl Lawrence, M.D.'s 1,392 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.
Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Tennessee
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Tennessee, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Lawrence.
Dr. Damon Abaray
MD
Nashville, TN
Dr. Samuel Abbas
MD
Hixson, TN
Dr. Matthew Abbate
MD
Nashville, TN
Dr. Kazeen Abdullah
M.D.
Smyrna, TN
Dr. Sarmed Abdullah
M.D.
Lexington, TN
Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Karl Lawrence, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Karl Lawrence, M.D. specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in Bristol, Tennessee. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Karl Lawrence, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Karl Lawrence, M.D. wrote 1,392 Medicare Part D claims totaling $65K in drug costs for 333 beneficiaries.
Where is Karl Lawrence, M.D. located? ▼
Karl Lawrence, M.D. is located at 1 MEDICAL PARK BLVD, Bristol, TN, 37620. Phone: (423) 844-1121.
What is Karl Lawrence, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Karl Lawrence, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1033265178, issued on 01/25/2007.
Does Karl Lawrence, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Karl Lawrence, M.D.'s prescribing is 8% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $48K in brand drug costs.
Does Karl Lawrence, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Karl Lawrence, M.D. had 49 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.5%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 172,737 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Karl Lawrence, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Karl Lawrence, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Fluconazole, Cefdinir, Azithromycin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Karl Lawrence, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Karl Lawrence, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,392 Part D claims and 333 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Karl Lawrence, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Karl Lawrence, M.D.'s NPI is 1033265178 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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