2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1164078838
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LAURA BAUER

Nurse Practitioner in CHELMSFORD, Massachusetts. 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 · 175 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

LAURA BAUER filed 3,298 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Nurse Practitioner in CHELMSFORD, Massachusetts, prescribing 88% generic.

3K
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.

LAURA BAUER's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

3,298 Top 11% higher than 89% 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

What does the federal data show about LAURA BAUER?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/17/2019

NPI 1164078838

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,298 204% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Nurse Practitioner share within Massachusetts

1. Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Nurse Practitioner share within Massachusetts

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Nurse Practitioner (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Nurse Practitioner ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Nurse Practitioner) — 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).

LAURA BAUER appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider at 290 LITTLETON RD UNIT 3, CHELMSFORD, MA, 01824, with a listed phone of (978) 685-2460. NPI 1164078838 was issued on 08/17/2019. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BAUER 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 3,298 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 175 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $317K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.5%. 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.

Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 87,227 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,084 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

290 LITTLETON RD UNIT 3
CHELMSFORD, MA 01824

Provider Details

NPI 1164078838
Specialty Nurse Practitioner
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/17/2019

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LAURA BAUER 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.

LAWRENCE GENERAL COMMUNITY MEDICAL SERVICE PLLC
CHELMSFORD, MA
NEW ENGLAND COMMUNITY MEDICAL SERVICES PLLC
CHELMSFORD, MA

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 — Massachusetts BORIM 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 ~38K Massachusetts medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to LAURA BAUER. To verify LAURA BAUER's current license status, search the BORIM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

80
Total board actions, Massachusetts 2023
Across 78 cases
2.11
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Massachusetts statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
29 cases

BORIM 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 Massachusetts disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

LAURA BAUER — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 3,298 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.

3,298
Total Claims
$317K
Total Drug Cost
175
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,350
Total Day Supply
81,329
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$266K
Generic Drug Cost
$50K
Opioid Claims
48 (1.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
82

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
84.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.25
Gender Split
69% female / 31% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What LAURA BAUER 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
Levothyroxine Sodium
173
Furosemide
135
Atorvastatin Calcium
130
Eliquis
Apixaban
105
Trazodone Hcl
102
Sertraline Hcl
93
Gabapentin
90
Omeprazole
83
Mirtazapine
81
Escitalopram Oxalate
78

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

Nurse Practitioner Overview

How LAURA BAUER fits within the Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

87,227
Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Nurse Practitioner
1,084
Avg Claims per Provider

LAURA BAUER's 3,298 claims are above the specialty average of 1,084.

Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in Massachusetts

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

Compare Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LAURA BAUER's specialty?
LAURA BAUER specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in CHELMSFORD, Massachusetts.
How much does LAURA BAUER prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LAURA BAUER wrote 3,298 Medicare Part D claims totaling $317K in drug costs for 175 beneficiaries.
Where is LAURA BAUER located?
LAURA BAUER is located at 290 LITTLETON RD UNIT 3, CHELMSFORD, MA, 01824. Phone: (978) 685-2460.
What is LAURA BAUER's NPI number?
LAURA BAUER's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164078838, issued on 08/17/2019.
Does LAURA BAUER prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LAURA BAUER's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $266K in brand drug costs.
Does LAURA BAUER prescribe opioids?
Yes, LAURA BAUER had 48 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.5%.
How many Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 87,227 Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,084 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LAURA BAUER prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LAURA BAUER's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Furosemide, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LAURA BAUER accept Medicare?
LAURA BAUER appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,298 Part D claims and 175 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LAURA BAUER's credentials?
LAURA BAUER's NPI is 1164078838. 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.

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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