2026 NPPES data Surgery Physician NPI 1881795847 MD
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LAURA LAWSON, MD

Surgery Physician in NASHVILLE, Tennessee. 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
33
Medicare Part D claims · 26 beneficiaries · Surgery Physician avg: 169
Industry payments
$8.8K
13 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: LAURA LAWSON, MD is a Surgery Physician ([object Object]) practicing in NASHVILLE, Tennessee with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 33 claims across 26 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $8.8K across 13 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What the federal data shows

LAURA LAWSON, MD filed 33 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Surgery Physician in NASHVILLE, Tennessee.

33
Part D claims, 2023
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.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

LAURA LAWSON, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

LAURA LAWSON, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/25/2006

NPI 1881795847

Primary specialty

Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

36,191 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

33 80% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 169

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

Surgery Physician share within Tennessee

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Surgery 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 LAWSON, MD is a Surgery Physician provider practicing in NASHVILLE, Tennessee, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1881795847. 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 LAWSON, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2004 HAYES ST STE 310, NASHVILLE, TN, 37203, with a listed phone of (615) 620-5535. NPI 1881795847 was issued on 09/25/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LAWSON 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 33 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 26 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $130 in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 42.4%. 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.

Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 36,191 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 169 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

2004 HAYES ST STE 310
NASHVILLE, TN 37203

Provider Details

NPI 1881795847
Specialty Surgery Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/25/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LAURA LAWSON, MD 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.

SELECT PHYSICAL THERAPY HOLDINGS INC
FRANKLIN, TN
TENNESSEE ONCOLOGY PLLC
NASHVILLE, TN

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 LAWSON, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$8.8K

Largest payer

Cardinal Health 414 LLC

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.

33
Total Claims
$130
Total Drug Cost
26
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
33
Total Day Supply
169
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$130
Opioid Claims
14 (42.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
15

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.01
Gender Split
100% female / 0% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
11

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

Surgery Physician Overview

How LAURA LAWSON, MD fits within the Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

36,191
Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Surgery Physician
169
Avg Claims per Provider

LAURA LAWSON, MD's 33 claims are below the specialty average of 169.

Nearby Surgery Physician Providers in Tennessee

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LAURA LAWSON, MD's specialty?
LAURA LAWSON, MD specializes in Surgery Physician and practices in NASHVILLE, Tennessee. Credentials: MD.
How much does LAURA LAWSON, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LAURA LAWSON, MD wrote 33 Medicare Part D claims totaling $130 in drug costs for 26 beneficiaries.
Where is LAURA LAWSON, MD located?
LAURA LAWSON, MD is located at 2004 HAYES ST STE 310, NASHVILLE, TN, 37203. Phone: (615) 620-5535.
What is LAURA LAWSON, MD's NPI number?
LAURA LAWSON, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881795847, issued on 09/25/2006.
Does LAURA LAWSON, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, LAURA LAWSON, MD had 14 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 42.4%.
How many Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 36,191 Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Surgery Physician provider writes 169 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LAURA LAWSON, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LAURA LAWSON, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LAURA LAWSON, MD accept Medicare?
LAURA LAWSON, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 33 Part D claims and 26 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LAURA LAWSON, MD's credentials?
LAURA LAWSON, MD's NPI is 1881795847 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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