2026 NPPES data Pediatrics Physician NPI 1518351980 M.D.
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LAURA WALAWENDER, M.D.

Pediatrics Physician in BOISE, Idaho. 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
15
Medicare Part D claims · Pediatrics Physician avg: 762
Generic prescribing
7%
generic claims · 93% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

LAURA WALAWENDER, M.D. filed 15 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pediatrics Physician in BOISE, Idaho, prescribing 7% generic.

15
Part D claims, 2023
7%
generic prescribing

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LAURA WALAWENDER, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

15 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

LAURA WALAWENDER, 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 WALAWENDER, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/24/2015

NPI 1518351980

Primary specialty

Pediatrics Physician

High-volume

80,574 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

15 98% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 762

Specialty distribution in Idaho

How Pediatrics Physician compares to other specialties among Idaho providers

Idaho providers

Pediatrics Physician share within Idaho

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Pediatrics 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 WALAWENDER, M.D. is a Pediatrics Physician provider practicing in BOISE, Idaho, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1518351980. 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 WALAWENDER, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pediatrics Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 305 E JEFFERSON ST, BOISE, ID, 83712, with a listed phone of (208) 381-7336. NPI 1518351980 was issued on 03/24/2015. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what WALAWENDER 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 15 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $26K in drug spend, split 93% brand-name and 7% 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.

Pediatrics Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 80,574 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 762 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

305 E JEFFERSON ST
BOISE, ID 83712

Provider Details

NPI 1518351980
Specialty Pediatrics Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/24/2015

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

LAURA WALAWENDER, M.D. — brand share 93.0%
Specialty average (est.)

93% brand-name claims vs 7% generic, on 15 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.

15
Total Claims
$26K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
15
Total Day Supply
369
Brand vs Generic
93% brand / 7% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$26K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
11.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
4.99

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Omnitrope
Somatropin
13

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

Pediatrics Physician Overview

How LAURA WALAWENDER, M.D. fits within the Pediatrics Physician landscape nationally.

80,574
Pediatrics Physician Providers in US
56
States with Pediatrics Physician
762
Avg Claims per Provider

LAURA WALAWENDER, M.D.'s 15 claims are below the specialty average of 762.

Nearby Pediatrics Physician Providers in Idaho

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LAURA WALAWENDER, M.D.'s specialty?
LAURA WALAWENDER, M.D. specializes in Pediatrics Physician and practices in BOISE, Idaho. Credentials: M.D..
How much does LAURA WALAWENDER, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LAURA WALAWENDER, M.D. wrote 15 Medicare Part D claims totaling $26K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is LAURA WALAWENDER, M.D. located?
LAURA WALAWENDER, M.D. is located at 305 E JEFFERSON ST, BOISE, ID, 83712. Phone: (208) 381-7336.
What is LAURA WALAWENDER, M.D.'s NPI number?
LAURA WALAWENDER, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518351980, issued on 03/24/2015.
Does LAURA WALAWENDER, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LAURA WALAWENDER, M.D.'s prescribing is 93% brand-name and 7% generic drugs by claim count, with $26K in brand drug costs.
How many Pediatrics Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 80,574 Pediatrics Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Pediatrics Physician provider writes 762 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LAURA WALAWENDER, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LAURA WALAWENDER, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Omnitrope. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LAURA WALAWENDER, M.D. accept Medicare?
LAURA WALAWENDER, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 15 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LAURA WALAWENDER, M.D.'s credentials?
LAURA WALAWENDER, M.D.'s NPI is 1518351980 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.
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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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