2026 NPPES data Anesthesiology Physician NPI 1821088519 MD
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LAURA AUDELL, MD

Anesthesiology Physician in WEST HOLLYWOOD, California. 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
100
Medicare Part D claims · 31 beneficiaries · Anesthesiology Physician avg: 860
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
85.7185/100
▲ 3 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: LAURA AUDELL, MD is a Anesthesiology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in WEST HOLLYWOOD, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 100 claims across 31 beneficiaries — 12% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 85.7185/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: LAURA AUDELL, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 85.7185 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 100 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

LAURA AUDELL, MD 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).

LAURA AUDELL, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/25/2005

NPI 1821088519

Primary specialty

Anesthesiology Physician

High-volume

56,398 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

100 88% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 860

MIPS final score

85.7185/100 2.6185000000000116% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in California

How Anesthesiology Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Anesthesiology Physician share within California

1. Anesthesiology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Anesthesiology Physician share within California

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

LAURA AUDELL, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Anesthesiology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
85.7185/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Anesthesiology Physician) — 85.7185/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%85.7%
MIPS final score (Anesthesiology Physician) — 85.7185/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

LAURA AUDELL, MD is a Anesthesiology Physician provider practicing in WEST HOLLYWOOD, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1821088519. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

LAURA AUDELL, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Anesthesiology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 8700 BEVERLY BLVD, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA, 90048, with a listed phone of (213) 637-3703. NPI 1821088519 was issued on 10/25/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AUDELL 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 100 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 31 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $21K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 27.0%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 85.7185/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 85.6751, Cost 61.479), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Anesthesiology Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 56,398 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 860 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

8700 BEVERLY BLVD
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90048

Provider Details

NPI 1821088519
Specialty Anesthesiology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/25/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

85.7185
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
85.6751
Quality
61.479
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LAURA AUDELL, MD 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.

CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CARE FOUNDATION
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

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 LAURA AUDELL, MD. To verify LAURA AUDELL, MD'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 · Typical

LAURA AUDELL, MD — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 100 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.

100
Total Claims
$21K
Total Drug Cost
31
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
167
Total Day Supply
4,897
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$13K
Generic Drug Cost
$8K
Opioid Claims
27 (27.0% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.78

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
16

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

Anesthesiology Physician Overview

How LAURA AUDELL, MD fits within the Anesthesiology Physician landscape nationally.

56,398
Anesthesiology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Anesthesiology Physician
860
Avg Claims per Provider

LAURA AUDELL, MD's 100 claims are below the specialty average of 860.

Nearby Anesthesiology Physician Providers in California

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as AUDELL.

Compare Anesthesiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LAURA AUDELL, MD's specialty?
LAURA AUDELL, MD specializes in Anesthesiology Physician and practices in WEST HOLLYWOOD, California. Credentials: MD.
How much does LAURA AUDELL, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LAURA AUDELL, MD wrote 100 Medicare Part D claims totaling $21K in drug costs for 31 beneficiaries.
What is LAURA AUDELL, MD's Medicare quality score?
LAURA AUDELL, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 85.7185/100 (Quality: 85.6751, Cost: 61.479). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is LAURA AUDELL, MD located?
LAURA AUDELL, MD is located at 8700 BEVERLY BLVD, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA, 90048. Phone: (213) 637-3703.
What is LAURA AUDELL, MD's NPI number?
LAURA AUDELL, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821088519, issued on 10/25/2005.
Does LAURA AUDELL, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LAURA AUDELL, MD's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $13K in brand drug costs.
Does LAURA AUDELL, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, LAURA AUDELL, MD had 27 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 27.0%.
How many Anesthesiology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 56,398 Anesthesiology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Anesthesiology Physician provider writes 860 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LAURA AUDELL, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LAURA AUDELL, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Buprenorphine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LAURA AUDELL, MD accept Medicare?
LAURA AUDELL, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 100 Part D claims and 31 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LAURA AUDELL, MD's credentials?
LAURA AUDELL, MD's NPI is 1821088519 with credentials MD. 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.
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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