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2026 NPPES data Gastroenterology Physician NPI 1043331283 MD, PHD
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Gastroenterology Physician in Stanford, California.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 16,567 in Gastroenterology 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
150
Medicare Part D claims · 61 beneficiaries · Gastroenterology Physician avg: 833
Generic prescribing
62%
generic claims · 38% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
76.5/100
▼ 7 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
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
Laren Becker, MD, PHD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 76.5/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 150 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 76.5/100
- MIPS score · -7 vs avg
- 150
- Part D claims, 2023
- 62%
- 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.
Laren Becker, MD, PHD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
77 21st percentile higher than 21% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Laren Becker, MD, PHD sits
This provider among gastroenterology physician peers
Across the 5,957 gastroenterology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Laren Becker, MD, PHD writes more Part D claims than 11% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 22% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one gastroenterology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Laren Becker, MD, PHD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Laren Becker, MD, PHD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 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 Laren Becker, MD, PHD?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Gastroenterology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
150 82% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
76.5/100 6.6 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in California
How Gastroenterology Physician compares to other specialties among California providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Laren Becker, MD, PHD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Gastroenterology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 76.5/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Gastroenterology Physician) - 76.5/100 vs national avg 83.1
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.
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).
Laren Becker, MD, PHD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gastroenterology Physician provider holding MD, PHD credentials at 300 PASTEUR DR, Stanford, CA, 94305, with a listed phone of (650) 723-4000. NPI 1043331283 was issued on 04/03/2007.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 150 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 61 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $45K in drug spend, split 38% brand-name and 62% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 76.5/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 74.3, Cost 44), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Gastroenterology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,567 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 833 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 | 1043331283 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Gastroenterology Physician |
| Credentials | MD, PHD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 04/03/2007 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
76.5025
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
74.3195
Quality
43.9595
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Laren Becker, MD, PHD 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.
Stanford Health Care
★★★★★ 5/5
Stanford, CA
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 050441
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
License & disciplinary context - California MBC 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Laren Becker, MD, PHD. To verify Laren Becker, MD, PHD's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases
MBC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average
Laren Becker, MD, PHD - brand share 38.0%
Gastroenterology Physician average
38% brand-name claims vs 62% generic, on 150 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.
150
Total Claims
$45K
Total Drug Cost
61
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 195
- Total Day Supply
- 4,764
- Brand vs Generic
- 38% brand / 62% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $32K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $12K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 69.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.19
- Gender Split
- 57% female / 43% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Laren Becker, MD, PHD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
21 claims
- Peg 3350-Electrolyte
Peg 3350-Electrolyte
19 claims
- Linzess
Linzess
13 claims
- Famotidine
Famotidine
12 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Omeprazole | 21 |
| Peg 3350-Electrolyte Sodium Chloride/Nahco3/Kcl/Peg | 19 |
| Linzess Linaclotide | 13 |
| Famotidine | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Gastroenterology Physician Overview
How Laren Becker, MD, PHD fits within the Gastroenterology Physician landscape nationally.
16,567
Gastroenterology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Gastroenterology Physician
833
Avg Claims per Provider
Laren Becker, MD, PHD's 150 claims are below the specialty average of 833.
Nearby Gastroenterology Physician Providers in California
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Becker.
Dr. David Aarons
MD
Lodi, CA
Dr. Constante Abaya
MD
Oxnard, CA
Dr. Homan Abdollahzadeh
MD
Palm Springs, CA
Dr. John Abdulian
M.D.
Fresno, CA
Dr. Hussein Abidali
DO
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Compare Gastroenterology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Laren Becker, MD, PHD's specialty? ▼
Laren Becker, MD, PHD specializes in Gastroenterology Physician and practices in Stanford, California. Credentials: MD, PHD.
How much does Laren Becker, MD, PHD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Laren Becker, MD, PHD wrote 150 Medicare Part D claims totaling $45K in drug costs for 61 beneficiaries.
What is Laren Becker, MD, PHD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Laren Becker, MD, PHD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 76.5/100 (Quality: 74.3, Cost: 44). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Laren Becker, MD, PHD located? ▼
Laren Becker, MD, PHD is located at 300 PASTEUR DR, Stanford, CA, 94305. Phone: (650) 723-4000.
What is Laren Becker, MD, PHD's NPI number? ▼
Laren Becker, MD, PHD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043331283, issued on 04/03/2007.
Does Laren Becker, MD, PHD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Laren Becker, MD, PHD's prescribing is 38% brand-name and 62% generic drugs by claim count, with $32K in brand drug costs.
How many Gastroenterology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 16,567 Gastroenterology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Gastroenterology Physician provider writes 833 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Laren Becker, MD, PHD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Laren Becker, MD, PHD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Omeprazole, Peg 3350-Electrolyte, Linzess. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Laren Becker, MD, PHD accept Medicare? ▼
Laren Becker, MD, PHD appears in CMS Medicare data with 150 Part D claims and 61 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Laren Becker, MD, PHD's credentials? ▼
Laren Becker, MD, PHD's NPI is 1043331283 with credentials MD, PHD. 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.
- Quality Performance
- CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) - 2023 performance year.
- 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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