2026 NPPES data Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician NPI 1619003951 M.D.
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LAURA MORTON, M.D.

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician in LOUISVILLE, Kentucky. 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
12K
Medicare Part D claims · 392 beneficiaries · Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician avg: 5K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
73.1977/100
▼ 10 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: LAURA MORTON, M.D. is a Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in LOUISVILLE, Kentucky with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 12K claims across 392 beneficiaries — 13% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 73.1977/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: LAURA MORTON, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 73.1977 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 11,880 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 MORTON, 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 MORTON, M.D. at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/23/2007

NPI 1619003951

Primary specialty

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician

Niche

1,779 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

11,880 145% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 4,854

MIPS final score

73.1977/100 9.902299999999997% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Kentucky

How Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Kentucky providers

Kentucky providers

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician share within Kentucky

1. Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician share within Kentucky

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

LAURA MORTON, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
73.1977/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician) — 73.1977/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%73.2%
MIPS final score (Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician) — 73.1977/100 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 MORTON, M.D. is a Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider practicing in LOUISVILLE, Kentucky, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1619003951. 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 MORTON, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 215 CENTRAL AVE STE 100, LOUISVILLE, KY, 40208, with a listed phone of (502) 588-0325. NPI 1619003951 was issued on 02/23/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MORTON 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 11,880 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 392 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $780K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 7.5%. 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 73.1977/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 58.7401, Cost 51.919), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,779 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 4,854 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

215 CENTRAL AVE STE 100
LOUISVILLE, KY 40208

Provider Details

NPI 1619003951
Specialty Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 02/23/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

73.1977
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
58.7401
Quality
51.919
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LAURA MORTON, 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.

UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE PHYSICIANS INC
LOUISVILLE, KY

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

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

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 11,880 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.

11,880
Total Claims
$780K
Total Drug Cost
392
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
11,944
Total Day Supply
256,973
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$512K
Generic Drug Cost
$263K
Opioid Claims
891 (7.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
181

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
83.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.19
Gender Split
69% female / 31% 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
622
Eliquis
Apixaban
567
Levothyroxine Sodium
441
Gabapentin
362
Atorvastatin Calcium
298
Amlodipine Besylate
270
Pantoprazole Sodium
265
Potassium Chloride
260
Mirtazapine
259
Trazodone Hcl
242

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

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Overview

How LAURA MORTON, M.D. fits within the Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

1,779
Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in US
52
States with Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
4,854
Avg Claims per Provider

LAURA MORTON, M.D.'s 11,880 claims are above the specialty average of 4,854.

Nearby Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in Kentucky

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

Compare Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LAURA MORTON, M.D.'s specialty?
LAURA MORTON, M.D. specializes in Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician and practices in LOUISVILLE, Kentucky. Credentials: M.D..
How much does LAURA MORTON, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LAURA MORTON, M.D. wrote 11,880 Medicare Part D claims totaling $780K in drug costs for 392 beneficiaries.
What is LAURA MORTON, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
LAURA MORTON, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 73.1977/100 (Quality: 58.7401, Cost: 51.919). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is LAURA MORTON, M.D. located?
LAURA MORTON, M.D. is located at 215 CENTRAL AVE STE 100, LOUISVILLE, KY, 40208. Phone: (502) 588-0325.
What is LAURA MORTON, M.D.'s NPI number?
LAURA MORTON, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619003951, issued on 02/23/2007.
Does LAURA MORTON, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LAURA MORTON, M.D.'s prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $512K in brand drug costs.
Does LAURA MORTON, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, LAURA MORTON, M.D. had 891 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 7.5%.
How many Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,779 Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider writes 4,854 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LAURA MORTON, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LAURA MORTON, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Eliquis, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LAURA MORTON, M.D. accept Medicare?
LAURA MORTON, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 11,880 Part D claims and 392 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LAURA MORTON, M.D.'s credentials?
LAURA MORTON, M.D.'s NPI is 1619003951 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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