2026 NPPES data Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1215215934 M.D.
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LAKESHIA ENTZMINGER, M.D.

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in BURLINGTON, North Carolina. 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 320 beneficiaries · Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 17% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

LAKESHIA ENTZMINGER, M.D. filed 2,595 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in BURLINGTON, North Carolina, prescribing 83% generic.

3K
Part D claims, 2023
83%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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LAKESHIA ENTZMINGER, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

2,595 Top 13% higher than 87% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. 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)

LAKESHIA ENTZMINGER, 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 LAKESHIA ENTZMINGER, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/29/2011

NPI 1215215934

Primary specialty

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician

Niche

1,524 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,595 104% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,275

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within North Carolina

1. Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within North Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) 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).

LAKESHIA ENTZMINGER, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 378 HARDEN ST, BURLINGTON, NC, 27215, with a listed phone of (336) 698-3500. NPI 1215215934 was issued on 07/29/2011. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ENTZMINGER 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 2,595 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 320 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $328K in drug spend, split 17% brand-name and 83% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.7%. 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.

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

378 HARDEN ST
BURLINGTON, NC 27215

Provider Details

NPI 1215215934
Specialty Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/29/2011

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LAKESHIA ENTZMINGER, 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.

CENTERWELL SENIOR PRIMARY CARE NC PC
BURLINGTON, NC

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

LAKESHIA ENTZMINGER, M.D. — brand share 17.0%
Specialty average (est.)

17% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 2,595 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.

2,595
Total Claims
$328K
Total Drug Cost
320
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
5,020
Total Day Supply
142,051
Brand vs Generic
17% brand / 83% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$288K
Generic Drug Cost
$38K
Opioid Claims
44 (1.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
91

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.56
Gender Split
66% female / 34% male
Age Distribution
<65: 49, 65-74: 173, 75-84: 78, 85+: 20

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What LAKESHIA ENTZMINGER, 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
125
Gabapentin
105
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
102
Amlodipine Besylate
82
Diclofenac Sodium
60
Triamcinolone Acetonide
60
Baclofen
58
Fluticasone Propionate
54
Hydrochlorothiazide
54
Omeprazole
53

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

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview

How LAKESHIA ENTZMINGER, 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

LAKESHIA ENTZMINGER, M.D.'s 2,595 claims are above the specialty average of 1,275.

Nearby Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as ENTZMINGER.

Compare Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LAKESHIA ENTZMINGER, M.D.'s specialty?
LAKESHIA ENTZMINGER, M.D. specializes in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in BURLINGTON, North Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does LAKESHIA ENTZMINGER, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LAKESHIA ENTZMINGER, M.D. wrote 2,595 Medicare Part D claims totaling $328K in drug costs for 320 beneficiaries.
Where is LAKESHIA ENTZMINGER, M.D. located?
LAKESHIA ENTZMINGER, M.D. is located at 378 HARDEN ST, BURLINGTON, NC, 27215. Phone: (336) 698-3500.
What is LAKESHIA ENTZMINGER, M.D.'s NPI number?
LAKESHIA ENTZMINGER, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215215934, issued on 07/29/2011.
Does LAKESHIA ENTZMINGER, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LAKESHIA ENTZMINGER, M.D.'s prescribing is 17% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $288K in brand drug costs.
Does LAKESHIA ENTZMINGER, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, LAKESHIA ENTZMINGER, M.D. had 44 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.7%.
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 LAKESHIA ENTZMINGER, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LAKESHIA ENTZMINGER, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Gabapentin, Albuterol Sulfate Hfa. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LAKESHIA ENTZMINGER, M.D. accept Medicare?
LAKESHIA ENTZMINGER, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,595 Part D claims and 320 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LAKESHIA ENTZMINGER, M.D.'s credentials?
LAKESHIA ENTZMINGER, M.D.'s NPI is 1215215934 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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