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LAURA CLARKE

Advanced Practice Midwife in LENOIR, North Carolina. 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
175
Medicare Part D claims · 60 beneficiaries · Advanced Practice Midwife avg: 99
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$147.15
7 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: LAURA CLARKE is a Advanced Practice Midwife ([object Object]) practicing in LENOIR, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 175 claims across 60 beneficiaries — 13% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $147.15 across 7 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: LAURA CLARKE filed 175 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across LENOIR, North Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

LAURA CLARKE at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/14/2018

NPI 1730658212

Primary specialty

Advanced Practice Midwife

Mid-sized

10,893 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

175 77% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 99

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Advanced Practice Midwife compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Advanced Practice Midwife share within North Carolina

1. Advanced Practice Midwife42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Advanced Practice Midwife share within North Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Advanced Practice Midwife (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Advanced Practice Midwife ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Advanced Practice Midwife) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Advanced Practice Midwife) — 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 CLARKE is a Advanced Practice Midwife provider practicing in LENOIR, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). NPI: 1730658212. 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 CLARKE appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Advanced Practice Midwife provider at 906 COLLEGE AVE SW STE A, LENOIR, NC, 28645, with a listed phone of (828) 757-3301. NPI 1730658212 was issued on 11/14/2018. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CLARKE 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 175 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 60 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $30K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% 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.

Advanced Practice Midwife is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,893 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 99 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

906 COLLEGE AVE SW STE A
LENOIR, NC 28645

Provider Details

NPI 1730658212
Specialty Advanced Practice Midwife
Gender Female
NPI Issued 11/14/2018

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LAURA CLARKE 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.

CALDWELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC
BLOWING ROCK, NC

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for LAURA CLARKE. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$147

Largest payer

Lilly USA, LLC

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

LAURA CLARKE — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 175 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.

175
Total Claims
$30K
Total Drug Cost
60
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
326
Total Day Supply
8,609
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$23K
Generic Drug Cost
$7K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
59.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.15
Gender Split
100% female / 0% male
Age Distribution
<65: 30, 65-74: 22, 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
Estradiol
31
Medroxyprogesterone Acetate
12

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

Advanced Practice Midwife Overview

How LAURA CLARKE fits within the Advanced Practice Midwife landscape nationally.

10,893
Advanced Practice Midwife Providers in US
55
States with Advanced Practice Midwife
99
Avg Claims per Provider

LAURA CLARKE's 175 claims are above the specialty average of 99.

Nearby Advanced Practice Midwife Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as CLARKE.

Compare Advanced Practice Midwife nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LAURA CLARKE's specialty?
LAURA CLARKE specializes in Advanced Practice Midwife and practices in LENOIR, North Carolina.
How much does LAURA CLARKE prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LAURA CLARKE wrote 175 Medicare Part D claims totaling $30K in drug costs for 60 beneficiaries.
Where is LAURA CLARKE located?
LAURA CLARKE is located at 906 COLLEGE AVE SW STE A, LENOIR, NC, 28645. Phone: (828) 757-3301.
What is LAURA CLARKE's NPI number?
LAURA CLARKE's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730658212, issued on 11/14/2018.
Does LAURA CLARKE prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LAURA CLARKE's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $23K in brand drug costs.
How many Advanced Practice Midwife providers are there in the US?
There are 10,893 Advanced Practice Midwife providers across 55 states in the US. The average Advanced Practice Midwife provider writes 99 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LAURA CLARKE prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LAURA CLARKE's most frequently prescribed drugs include Estradiol, Medroxyprogesterone Acetate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LAURA CLARKE accept Medicare?
LAURA CLARKE appears in CMS Medicare data with 175 Part D claims and 60 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LAURA CLARKE's credentials?
LAURA CLARKE's NPI is 1730658212. 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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