Lara Brinson, ND
Naturopath in Portland, Oregon. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 6,661 in Naturopath, 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.
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Lara Brinson, ND filed 161 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Naturopath in Portland, Oregon, prescribing 93% generic.
- 161
- Part D claims, 2023
- 93%
- generic prescribing
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Lara Brinson, ND's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
161 35th percentile higher than 35% 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
What does the federal data show about Lara Brinson, ND?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Medicare Part D claims
Specialty distribution in Oregon
How Naturopath compares to other specialties among Oregon providers
Largest specialties in Oregon (% of in-state providers)
Naturopath ranks #31 among Oregon's specialties (0.8% of in-state providers)
Each bar is a specialty's share of the Oregon provider total, by primary NUCC taxonomy. The highlighted bar is Naturopath; the long tail of smaller specialties is omitted for legibility.
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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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Lara Brinson, ND appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Naturopath provider holding ND credentials at 1132 SW 13TH AVE, Portland, OR, 97205, with a listed phone of (503) 535-3860. NPI 1538478805 was issued on 10/04/2010. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Brinson 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 161 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 42 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $6K in drug spend, split 7% brand-name and 93% 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.
Naturopath is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,661 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 120 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 | 1538478805 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Naturopath |
| Credentials | ND |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 10/04/2010 |
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How we sourced this profile
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 161 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.
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 171
- Total Day Supply
- 3,458
- Brand vs Generic
- 7% brand / 93% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $1K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $5K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 55.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.33
- Gender Split
- 43% female / 57% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 28, 65-74: 13, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Buprenorphine-Naloxone Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl | 25 |
| Buprenorphine Hcl | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Naturopath Overview
How Lara Brinson, ND fits within the Naturopath landscape nationally.
Lara Brinson, ND's 161 claims are above the specialty average of 120.
Nearby Naturopath Providers in Oregon
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Oregon, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Brinson.
Compare Naturopath 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 Oregon medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Naturopath peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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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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