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2026 NPPES data Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician NPI 1457514333 M.D.
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Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician in Baltimore, Maryland.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 7,871 in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 148 beneficiaries · Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
39%
generic claims · 54% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
76.6/100
▼ 7 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Industry payments
$335.67
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
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
Laura Cowen, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 76.6/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 1,312 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 76.6/100
- MIPS score · -7 vs avg
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 39%
- 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.
Laura Cowen, M.D.'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
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Laura Cowen, M.D. sits
This provider among endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism physician peers
Across the 2,521 endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Laura Cowen, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 31% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 25% - 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 endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Laura Cowen, M.D.. 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)
Laura Cowen, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 hospital affiliations - 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 Laura Cowen, M.D.?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,312 50% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
76.6/100 6.5 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Maryland
How Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician compares to other specialties among Maryland providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Laura Cowen, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 76.6/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician) - 76.6/100 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).
Laura Cowen, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 200 E 33RD ST, Baltimore, MD, 21218, with a listed phone of (410) 554-4511. NPI 1457514333 was issued on 07/09/2008.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,312 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 148 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.0 million in drug spend, split 54% brand-name and 39% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 76.6/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 63.2, Cost 55.9), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 7,871 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 2,639 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 | 1457514333 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 07/09/2008 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
76.555
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
63.1616
Quality
55.9413
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Laura Cowen, M.D. 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.
Medstar Medical Group II LLC
Washington, DC
Mgmc LLC
Washington, DC
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 Cowen, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$336
Largest payer
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.
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 · Brand-heavy
Laura Cowen, M.D. - brand share 54.0%
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician average
54% brand-name claims vs 39% generic, on 1,312 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.
1,312
Total Claims
$1.0M
Total Drug Cost
148
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 3,174
- Total Day Supply
- 94,436
- Brand vs Generic
- 54% brand / 39% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $973K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $23K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 67.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.59
- Gender Split
- 61% female / 39% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 43, 65-74: 65, 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.
What Laura Cowen, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Ozempic
Ozempic
125 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
110 claims
- Jardiance
Jardiance
63 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
59 claims
- Synthroid 47
Synthroid
47 claims
- Metformin Hcl 46
Metformin Hcl
46 claims
- Rosuvastatin Calcium 44
Rosuvastatin Calcium
44 claims
- Novolog Flexpen 42
Novolog Flexpen
42 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Ozempic Semaglutide | 125 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 110 |
| Jardiance Empagliflozin | 63 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 59 |
| Synthroid Levothyroxine Sodium | 47 |
| Metformin Hcl | 46 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 44 |
| Novolog Flexpen Insulin Aspart | 42 |
| Humalog Kwikpen U-100 Insulin Lispro | 38 |
| Trulicity Dulaglutide | 37 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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How Laura Cowen, M.D. fits within the Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician landscape nationally.
7,871
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician Providers in US
54
States with Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician
2,639
Avg Claims per Provider
Laura Cowen, M.D.'s 1,312 claims are below the specialty average of 2,639.
Nearby Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician Providers in Maryland
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Maryland, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Cowen.
Dr. Smita Abraham
MD
Silver Spring, MD
Dr. Georgette Abrell
RN
Baltimore, MD
Dr. Marnie Aguasvivas Bello
M.D.
Baltimore, MD
Dr. Rexford Ahima
MD
Baltimore, MD
Dr. Sabreen Ahmed
MD
Greenbelt, MD
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Laura Cowen, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Laura Cowen, M.D. specializes in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician and practices in Baltimore, Maryland. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Laura Cowen, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Laura Cowen, M.D. wrote 1,312 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.0M in drug costs for 148 beneficiaries.
What is Laura Cowen, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Laura Cowen, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 76.6/100 (Quality: 63.2, Cost: 55.9). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Laura Cowen, M.D. located? ▼
Laura Cowen, M.D. is located at 200 E 33RD ST, Baltimore, MD, 21218. Phone: (410) 554-4511.
What is Laura Cowen, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Laura Cowen, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457514333, issued on 07/09/2008.
Does Laura Cowen, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Laura Cowen, M.D.'s prescribing is 54% brand-name and 39% generic drugs by claim count, with $973K in brand drug costs.
How many Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 7,871 Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician provider writes 2,639 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Laura Cowen, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Laura Cowen, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Ozempic, Levothyroxine Sodium, Jardiance. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Laura Cowen, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Laura Cowen, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,312 Part D claims and 148 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Laura Cowen, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Laura Cowen, M.D.'s NPI is 1457514333 with credentials M.D.. 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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