2026 NPPES data Nephrology Physician NPI 1790972586 M.D.
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LAURA HESEMANN, M.D.

Nephrology Physician in COLUMBIA, Missouri. 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
89
Medicare Part D claims · 15 beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$52
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: LAURA HESEMANN, M.D. is a Nephrology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in COLUMBIA, Missouri with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 89 claims across 15 beneficiaries — 13% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $52 across 2 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: LAURA HESEMANN, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 89 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

LAURA HESEMANN, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

LAURA HESEMANN, M.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/26/2007

NPI 1790972586

Primary specialty

Nephrology Physician

Mid-sized

10,534 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

89 94% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,454

MIPS final score

100/100 16.900000000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Missouri

How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among Missouri providers

Missouri providers

Nephrology Physician share within Missouri

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

LAURA HESEMANN, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Nephrology Physician national average

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

MIPS final score (Nephrology Physician) — 100/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%99%
MIPS final score (Nephrology Physician) — 100/100 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.

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 HESEMANN, M.D. is a Nephrology Physician provider practicing in COLUMBIA, Missouri, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1790972586. 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 HESEMANN, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1020 HITT ST, COLUMBIA, MO, 65212, with a listed phone of (573) 882-6921. NPI 1790972586 was issued on 09/26/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HESEMANN 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 89 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 15 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 100/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

Nephrology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,534 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,454 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

1020 HITT ST
COLUMBIA, MO 65212

Provider Details

NPI 1790972586
Specialty Nephrology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/26/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

100
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LAURA HESEMANN, 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.

THE CURATORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI
COLUMBIA, MO

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 HESEMANN, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$52

Largest payer

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation

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 HESEMANN, M.D. — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 89 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.

89
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
15
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
137
Total Day Supply
4,006
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$413
Generic Drug Cost
$2K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
66.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
3.80

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Hydrochlorothiazide
12

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

Nephrology Physician Overview

How LAURA HESEMANN, M.D. fits within the Nephrology Physician landscape nationally.

10,534
Nephrology Physician Providers in US
55
States with Nephrology Physician
1,454
Avg Claims per Provider

LAURA HESEMANN, M.D.'s 89 claims are below the specialty average of 1,454.

Nearby Nephrology Physician Providers in Missouri

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LAURA HESEMANN, M.D.'s specialty?
LAURA HESEMANN, M.D. specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in COLUMBIA, Missouri. Credentials: M.D..
How much does LAURA HESEMANN, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LAURA HESEMANN, M.D. wrote 89 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for 15 beneficiaries.
What is LAURA HESEMANN, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
LAURA HESEMANN, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is LAURA HESEMANN, M.D. located?
LAURA HESEMANN, M.D. is located at 1020 HITT ST, COLUMBIA, MO, 65212. Phone: (573) 882-6921.
What is LAURA HESEMANN, M.D.'s NPI number?
LAURA HESEMANN, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790972586, issued on 09/26/2007.
Does LAURA HESEMANN, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LAURA HESEMANN, M.D.'s prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $413 in brand drug costs.
How many Nephrology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,534 Nephrology Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Nephrology Physician provider writes 1,454 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LAURA HESEMANN, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LAURA HESEMANN, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrochlorothiazide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LAURA HESEMANN, M.D. accept Medicare?
LAURA HESEMANN, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 89 Part D claims and 15 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LAURA HESEMANN, M.D.'s credentials?
LAURA HESEMANN, M.D.'s NPI is 1790972586 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

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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