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LAURA DOWDY, NP

Nurse Practitioner in TUPELO, Mississippi. 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
646
Medicare Part D claims · 194 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
MIPS score
93.1001/100
▲ 10 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$158.87
7 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: LAURA DOWDY, NP is a Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in TUPELO, Mississippi with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 646 claims across 194 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 93.1001/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $158.87 across 7 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: LAURA DOWDY, NP reported a CMS MIPS final score of 93.1001 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 646 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

LAURA DOWDY, NP at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/30/2019

NPI 1831743780

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

646 40% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

MIPS final score

93.1001/100 10.000100000000003% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Mississippi

How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Mississippi providers

Mississippi providers

Nurse Practitioner share within Mississippi

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

LAURA DOWDY, NP's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Nurse Practitioner national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
93.1001/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Nurse Practitioner) — 93.1001/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%93.1%
MIPS final score (Nurse Practitioner) — 93.1001/100 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.

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LAURA DOWDY, NP is a Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in TUPELO, Mississippi, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: NP. NPI: 1831743780. 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 DOWDY, NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding NP credentials at 4381 S EASON BLVD STE 302, TUPELO, MS, 38801, with a listed phone of (662) 377-5700. NPI 1831743780 was issued on 07/30/2019. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DOWDY 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 646 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 194 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $9K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 9.0%. 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 93.1001/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 83.0821), compared with the national average of 83.1.

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

4381 S EASON BLVD STE 302
TUPELO, MS 38801

Provider Details

NPI 1831743780
Specialty Nurse Practitioner
Credentials NP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/30/2019

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

93.1001
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
83.0821
Quality
88
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LAURA DOWDY, NP 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.

NORTH MISSISSIPPI MEDICAL CENTER, INC.
TUPELO, MS

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 DOWDY, NP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$159

Largest payer

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP

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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

646
Total Claims
$9K
Total Drug Cost
194
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
685
Total Day Supply
16,730
Generic Drug Cost
$9K
Opioid Claims
58 (9.0% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
65.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.36
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male
Age Distribution
<65: 76, 65-74: 75, 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
Gabapentin
159
Duloxetine Hcl
72
Methocarbamol
71
Tizanidine Hcl
57
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
51
Meloxicam
44
Amitriptyline Hcl
38
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
33
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
20
Diclofenac Sodium
19

* 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 DOWDY, NP 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 DOWDY, NP's 646 claims are below the specialty average of 1,084.

Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in Mississippi

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LAURA DOWDY, NP's specialty?
LAURA DOWDY, NP specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in TUPELO, Mississippi. Credentials: NP.
How much does LAURA DOWDY, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LAURA DOWDY, NP wrote 646 Medicare Part D claims totaling $9K in drug costs for 194 beneficiaries.
What is LAURA DOWDY, NP's Medicare quality score?
LAURA DOWDY, NP has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 93.1001/100 (Quality: 83.0821). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is LAURA DOWDY, NP located?
LAURA DOWDY, NP is located at 4381 S EASON BLVD STE 302, TUPELO, MS, 38801. Phone: (662) 377-5700.
What is LAURA DOWDY, NP's NPI number?
LAURA DOWDY, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831743780, issued on 07/30/2019.
Does LAURA DOWDY, NP prescribe opioids?
Yes, LAURA DOWDY, NP had 58 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 9.0%.
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 DOWDY, NP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LAURA DOWDY, NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Duloxetine Hcl, Methocarbamol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LAURA DOWDY, NP accept Medicare?
LAURA DOWDY, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 646 Part D claims and 194 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LAURA DOWDY, NP's credentials?
LAURA DOWDY, NP's NPI is 1831743780 with credentials NP. 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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