2026 NPPES data Pediatrics Physician NPI 1679530265 MD
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LAURA GAFFNEY, MD

Pediatrics Physician in PALM HARBOR, Florida. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 238 beneficiaries · Pediatrics Physician avg: 762
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

LAURA GAFFNEY, MD filed 1,741 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pediatrics Physician in PALM HARBOR, Florida, prescribing 90% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
90%
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 GAFFNEY, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

1,741 Top 17% higher than 83% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. 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

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

LAURA GAFFNEY, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about LAURA GAFFNEY, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/27/2006

NPI 1679530265

Primary specialty

Pediatrics Physician

High-volume

80,574 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,741 128% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 762

Specialty distribution in Florida

How Pediatrics Physician compares to other specialties among Florida providers

Florida providers

Pediatrics Physician share within Florida

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Pediatrics Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Pediatrics Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Pediatrics Physician) — 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 GAFFNEY, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pediatrics Physician provider holding MD credentials at 34637 US HIGHWAY 19 N, PALM HARBOR, FL, 34684, with a listed phone of (727) 786-1673. NPI 1679530265 was issued on 04/27/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GAFFNEY 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 1,741 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 238 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $100K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% 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.

Pediatrics Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 80,574 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 762 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

34637 US HIGHWAY 19 N
PALM HARBOR, FL 34684

Provider Details

NPI 1679530265
Specialty Pediatrics Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/27/2006

License & disciplinary context — Florida FLDOH 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 ~75K Florida medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to LAURA GAFFNEY, MD. To verify LAURA GAFFNEY, MD's current license status, search the FLDOH public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

480
Total board actions, Florida 2023
Across 467 cases
6.40
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Florida statewide rate
monetary fine
Most common action type
138 cases

FLDOH 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 Florida disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

LAURA GAFFNEY, MD — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 1,741 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.

1,741
Total Claims
$100K
Total Drug Cost
238
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,522
Total Day Supply
133,741
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$72K
Generic Drug Cost
$28K
Antibiotic Claims
23

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.09
Gender Split
84% female / 16% male
Age Distribution
<65: 18, 65-74: 120, 75-84: 74, 85+: 26

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What LAURA GAFFNEY, MD 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
144
Levothyroxine Sodium
113
Amlodipine Besylate
91
Lisinopril
90
Rosuvastatin Calcium
87
Metformin Hcl
60
Losartan Potassium
59
Hydrochlorothiazide
55
Omeprazole
49
Simvastatin
49

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

Pediatrics Physician Overview

How LAURA GAFFNEY, MD fits within the Pediatrics Physician landscape nationally.

80,574
Pediatrics Physician Providers in US
56
States with Pediatrics Physician
762
Avg Claims per Provider

LAURA GAFFNEY, MD's 1,741 claims are above the specialty average of 762.

Nearby Pediatrics Physician Providers in Florida

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LAURA GAFFNEY, MD's specialty?
LAURA GAFFNEY, MD specializes in Pediatrics Physician and practices in PALM HARBOR, Florida. Credentials: MD.
How much does LAURA GAFFNEY, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LAURA GAFFNEY, MD wrote 1,741 Medicare Part D claims totaling $100K in drug costs for 238 beneficiaries.
Where is LAURA GAFFNEY, MD located?
LAURA GAFFNEY, MD is located at 34637 US HIGHWAY 19 N, PALM HARBOR, FL, 34684. Phone: (727) 786-1673.
What is LAURA GAFFNEY, MD's NPI number?
LAURA GAFFNEY, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679530265, issued on 04/27/2006.
Does LAURA GAFFNEY, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LAURA GAFFNEY, MD's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $72K in brand drug costs.
How many Pediatrics Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 80,574 Pediatrics Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Pediatrics Physician provider writes 762 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LAURA GAFFNEY, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LAURA GAFFNEY, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LAURA GAFFNEY, MD accept Medicare?
LAURA GAFFNEY, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,741 Part D claims and 238 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LAURA GAFFNEY, MD's credentials?
LAURA GAFFNEY, MD's NPI is 1679530265 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.
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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