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2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1285684274 M.D.
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Internal Medicine 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 172,858 in Internal Medicine 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 · 1K beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
54%
generic claims · 46% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
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 Herrera, M.D. filed 1,283 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Internal Medicine Physician in Baltimore, Maryland, prescribing 54% generic.
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 54%
- 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 Herrera, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,283 Top 22% higher than 78% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Laura Herrera, M.D. 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 Herrera, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Internal Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,283 53% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Maryland
How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Maryland providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Internal Medicine Physician. Verify directly:
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 Herrera, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 600 N WOLFE ST, Baltimore, MD, 21287, with a listed phone of (410) 955-1725. NPI 1285684274 was issued on 05/11/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,283 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 1,132 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $214K in drug spend, split 46% brand-name and 54% generic by claim count.
Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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 | 1285684274 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Internal Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 05/11/2006 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average
Laura Herrera, M.D. - brand share 46.0%
Internal Medicine Physician average
46% brand-name claims vs 54% generic, on 1,283 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.
1,283
Total Claims
$214K
Total Drug Cost
1,132
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,285
- Total Day Supply
- 11,366
- Brand vs Generic
- 46% brand / 54% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $153K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $61K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 69.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.46
- Gender Split
- 62% female / 38% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 305, 65-74: 464, 75-84: 287, 85+: 76
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Laura Herrera, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Naloxone Hcl
Naloxone Hcl
850 claims
- Arexvy 102
Arexvy
102 claims
- Narcan 13
Narcan
13 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Naloxone Hcl | 850 |
| Arexvy Rsvpref3 Antigen/As01e/Pf | 102 |
| Narcan Naloxone Hcl | 13 |
| Abrysvo "Rsv Vacc | N/A |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Internal Medicine Physician Overview
How Laura Herrera, M.D. fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.
172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider
Laura Herrera, M.D.'s 1,283 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.
Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Maryland
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Maryland, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Herrera.
Dr. Joshua Aaron
MD
Elkton, MD
Dr. Alina Aasim
M.D.
Baltimore, MD
Dr. Eduardo Abarca Rojas
M.D.
Parkville, MD
Dr. Rasheed Abassi
M.D.
Clinton, MD
Dr. Shastine Abate
MD
Baltimore, MD
Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Laura Herrera, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Laura Herrera, M.D. specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in Baltimore, Maryland. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Laura Herrera, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Laura Herrera, M.D. wrote 1,283 Medicare Part D claims totaling $214K in drug costs for 1,132 beneficiaries.
Where is Laura Herrera, M.D. located? ▼
Laura Herrera, M.D. is located at 600 N WOLFE ST, Baltimore, MD, 21287. Phone: (410) 955-1725.
What is Laura Herrera, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Laura Herrera, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285684274, issued on 05/11/2006.
Does Laura Herrera, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Laura Herrera, M.D.'s prescribing is 46% brand-name and 54% generic drugs by claim count, with $153K in brand drug costs.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Laura Herrera, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Laura Herrera, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Naloxone Hcl, Arexvy, Narcan. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Laura Herrera, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Laura Herrera, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,283 Part D claims and 1,132 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Laura Herrera, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Laura Herrera, M.D.'s NPI is 1285684274 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.
- 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).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
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