2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1720033004 NP
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Laura Lowrey, NP

Family Nurse Practitioner in Portales, New Mexico. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 209,817 in Family Nurse Practitioner, 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
6K
Medicare Part D claims · 223 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Laura Lowrey, NP filed 5,867 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Nurse Practitioner in Portales, New Mexico, prescribing 89% generic.

6K
Part D claims, 2023
89%
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 Lowrey, NP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

5,867 Top 5% higher than 95% 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%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2K+: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about Laura Lowrey, NP?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/24/2006

NPI 1720033004

Primary specialty

Family Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

209,817 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

5,867 380% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,222

Specialty distribution in New Mexico

How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among New Mexico providers

New Mexico providers

Largest specialties in New Mexico (% of in-state providers)

Behavior Technician - 9.5%Behavior Technician9.5%Case Manager/Care Coordinator - 6.3%Case Manager/Care Coordinator6.3%Mental Health Counselor - 5.1%Mental Health Counselor5.1%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 3.9%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program3.9%Counselor - 3.8%Counselor3.8%Clinical Social Worker - 3.8%Clinical Social Worker3.8%Family Nurse Practitioner - 2.7%Family Nurse Practitioner2.7%
Largest specialties in New Mexico (% of in-state 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 Family Nurse Practitioner. Verify directly:

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 Lowrey, NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding NP credentials at 42121 US 70, Portales, NM, 88130, with a listed phone of (575) 356-6652. NPI 1720033004 was issued on 05/24/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Lowrey 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 5,867 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 223 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $507K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.7%. 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.

Family Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 209,817 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,222 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

42121 US 70
Portales, NM 88130

Provider Details

NPI 1720033004
Specialty Family Nurse Practitioner
Credentials NP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/24/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

Laura Lowrey, NP - brand share 10.0%
Family Nurse Practitioner average

10% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 5,867 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.

5,867
Total Claims
$507K
Total Drug Cost
223
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
9,795
Total Day Supply
278,601
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$391K
Generic Drug Cost
$115K
Opioid Claims
274 (4.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
208

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.10
Gender Split
70% female / 30% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Laura Lowrey, NP 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
Levothyroxine Sodium
270
Gabapentin
207
Pantoprazole Sodium
199
Montelukast Sodium
198
Lisinopril
153
Furosemide
140
Pregabalin
139
Duloxetine Hcl
137
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
130
Atorvastatin Calcium
116

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

Family Nurse Practitioner Overview

How Laura Lowrey, NP fits within the Family Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

209,817
Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Family Nurse Practitioner
1,222
Avg Claims per Provider

Laura Lowrey, NP's 5,867 claims are above the specialty average of 1,222.

Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in New Mexico

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Mexico, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Lowrey.

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

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the New Mexico medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Family Nurse Practitioner peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Laura Lowrey, NP's specialty?
Laura Lowrey, NP specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in Portales, New Mexico. Credentials: NP.
How much does Laura Lowrey, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Laura Lowrey, NP wrote 5,867 Medicare Part D claims totaling $507K in drug costs for 223 beneficiaries.
Where is Laura Lowrey, NP located?
Laura Lowrey, NP is located at 42121 US 70, Portales, NM, 88130. Phone: (575) 356-6652.
What is Laura Lowrey, NP's NPI number?
Laura Lowrey, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720033004, issued on 05/24/2006.
Does Laura Lowrey, NP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Laura Lowrey, NP's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $391K in brand drug costs.
Does Laura Lowrey, NP prescribe opioids?
Yes, Laura Lowrey, NP had 274 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.7%.
How many Family Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 209,817 Family Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,222 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Laura Lowrey, NP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Laura Lowrey, NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Gabapentin, Pantoprazole Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Laura Lowrey, NP accept Medicare?
Laura Lowrey, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 5,867 Part D claims and 223 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Laura Lowrey, NP's credentials?
Laura Lowrey, NP's NPI is 1720033004 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.
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

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.