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2026 NPPES data Psychiatry Physician NPI 1720272073 M.D.
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Psychiatry Physician in Garner, North Carolina.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 53,171 in Psychiatry 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
755
Medicare Part D claims · 24 beneficiaries · Psychiatry Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% 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
Lance Fuller, M.D. filed 755 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Psychiatry Physician in Garner, North Carolina, prescribing 88% generic.
- 755
- Part D claims, 2023
- 88%
- 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.
Lance Fuller, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
755 Top 29% higher than 71% 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-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Lance Fuller, 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 Lance Fuller, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Psychiatry Physician
Medicare Part D claims
755 27% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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.
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Lance Fuller, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatry Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 893 HWY 70 WEST, Garner, NC, 27529, with a listed phone of (919) 779-6461. NPI 1720272073 was issued on 08/30/2007.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 755 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 24 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $241K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count.
Psychiatry Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 53,171 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,038 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 | 1720272073 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Psychiatry Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 08/30/2007 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Lance Fuller, M.D. - brand share 12.0%
Psychiatry Physician average
12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 755 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.
755
Total Claims
$241K
Total Drug Cost
24
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 757
- Total Day Supply
- 21,511
- Brand vs Generic
- 12% brand / 88% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $207K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $34K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 57.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.94
- Gender Split
- 54% female / 46% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Lance Fuller, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Sertraline Hcl
Sertraline Hcl
73 claims
- Venlafaxine Hcl Er
Venlafaxine Hcl Er
48 claims
- Benztropine Mesylate
Benztropine Mesylate
43 claims
- Risperdal Consta
Risperdal Consta
39 claims
- Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Xl
38 claims
- Haloperidol Decano…
Haloperidol Decanoate
35 claims
- Divalproex Sodium Er
Divalproex Sodium Er
34 claims
- Perphenazine
Perphenazine
32 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Sertraline Hcl | 73 |
| Venlafaxine Hcl Er Venlafaxine Hcl | 48 |
| Benztropine Mesylate | 43 |
| Risperdal Consta Risperidone Microspheres | 39 |
| Bupropion Xl Bupropion Hcl | 38 |
| Haloperidol Decanoate | 35 |
| Divalproex Sodium Er Divalproex Sodium | 34 |
| Perphenazine | 32 |
| Lurasidone Hcl | 30 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 30 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Psychiatry Physician Overview
How Lance Fuller, M.D. fits within the Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.
53,171
Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
56
States with Psychiatry Physician
1,038
Avg Claims per Provider
Lance Fuller, M.D.'s 755 claims are below the specialty average of 1,038.
Nearby Psychiatry Physician Providers in North Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Fuller.
Dr. Ronee Aaron
D.O.
Hendersonville, NC
Dr. Mohammad Abu-Salha
MD
Clayton, NC
Dr. Julie Adams
MD
Durham, NC
Dr. Scott Adams
DO
Kings Mountain, NC
Dr. Rachel Adcock
MD
Durham, NC
Compare Psychiatry Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- 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 North Carolina medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lance Fuller, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Lance Fuller, M.D. specializes in Psychiatry Physician and practices in Garner, North Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Lance Fuller, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Lance Fuller, M.D. wrote 755 Medicare Part D claims totaling $241K in drug costs for 24 beneficiaries.
Where is Lance Fuller, M.D. located? ▼
Lance Fuller, M.D. is located at 893 HWY 70 WEST, Garner, NC, 27529. Phone: (919) 779-6461.
What is Lance Fuller, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Lance Fuller, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720272073, issued on 08/30/2007.
Does Lance Fuller, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Lance Fuller, M.D.'s prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $207K in brand drug costs.
How many Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 53,171 Psychiatry Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Psychiatry Physician provider writes 1,038 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Lance Fuller, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Lance Fuller, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Sertraline Hcl, Venlafaxine Hcl Er, Benztropine Mesylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Lance Fuller, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Lance Fuller, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 755 Part D claims and 24 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Lance Fuller, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Lance Fuller, M.D.'s NPI is 1720272073 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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