2026 NPPES data Specialist NPI 1184708745 M.D.
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Laurel Zober, M.D.

Specialist in Downey, California.

This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 69,608 in Specialist, 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.

Federal data, no proprietary rating. We show these CMS records as-is - no composite score, no star rating, no editorial opinion layered on top.
Prescribing volume
884
Medicare Part D claims · 295 beneficiaries · Specialist avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
75/100
CMS neutral threshold · no category scores published

What the federal data shows

Laurel Zober, M.D. carries the neutral CMS MIPS final score of 75/100, assigned where no category was scored - and filed 884 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

75/100
CMS neutral score · not measured
884
Part D claims, 2023
93%
generic prescribing
≥73rd
pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)

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.

Laurel Zober, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

884 ≥ 73rd percentile 73% of 1,370,886 prescribers are in lower value bands

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%). This entry sits in this band. 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. 2K+: 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.

The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about Laurel Zober, M.D.?

CMS neutral score, not measured

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/24/2006

NPI 1184708745

Primary specialty

Specialist

High-volume

69,608 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

884 40% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,474

MIPS final score

75/100

CMS neutral score, not measured

No category scores published; CMS assigned the performance threshold

Specialty distribution in California

How Specialist compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers
Behavior Technician17.3%Marriage & Family Therapist5.5%Student in an Organized Heal…5%Mental Health Counselor3.9%Pharmacist3.5%Clinical Social Worker3.1%Specialist0.7%
Largest specialties in California (% of in-state providers)

MIPS score not measured

CMS assigned a neutral 75/100 threshold

CMS did not publish any Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, or Improvement Activities category score for this clinician. This administrative threshold is not comparable with the national average of clinicians whose MIPS score was measured.

How MIPS and board certification work

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).

Laurel Zober, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Specialist provider holding M.D. credentials at 11480 BROOKSHIRE AVE STE 109, Downey, CA, 90241, with a listed phone of (562) 869-2478. NPI 1184708745 was issued on 10/24/2006.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 884 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 295 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $40K in drug spend, split 7% brand-name and 93% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider carries a Final Score of 75/100 for the 2023 performance year, but CMS published no Quality, Promoting Interoperability, Improvement Activity or Cost score: this is the neutral performance threshold CMS assigns where nothing was scored, so it is not comparable with clinicians whose score was measured.

Specialist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 69,608 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,474 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

11480 BROOKSHIRE AVE STE 109
Downey, CA 90241

Provider Details

NPI 1184708745
Specialty Specialist
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/24/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

75
Final Score
CMS neutral threshold · not measured

Reporting: Individual

License & disciplinary context - California MBC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Laurel Zober, M.D.. To verify Laurel Zober, M.D.'s current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

Laurel Zober, M.D. - brand share 7.0%
Specialist average

7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 884 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.

884
Total Claims
$40K
Total Drug Cost
295
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
994
Total Day Supply
27,127
Brand vs Generic
7% brand / 93% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$10K
Generic Drug Cost
$30K
Antibiotic Claims
38

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.49
Gender Split
56% female / 44% male
Age Distribution
<65: 23, 65-74: 116, 75-84: 116, 85+: 40

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Laurel Zober, M.D. 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
Ketoconazole
199
Ciclopirox
Ciclopirox Olamine
144
Valacyclovir
Valacyclovir Hcl
62
Metronidazole
50
Mupirocin
46
Calcipotriene
39
Fluocinonide
36
Betamethasone Diprop Augmented
Betamethasone/Propylene Glyc
34
Triamcinolone Acetonide
33

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

Specialist Overview

How Laurel Zober, M.D. fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.

69,608
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,474
Avg Claims per Provider

Laurel Zober, M.D.'s 884 claims are below the specialty average of 1,474.

Nearby Specialist Providers in California

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

Compare Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Before you book an appointment

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  • 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 California medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Laurel Zober, M.D.'s specialty?
Laurel Zober, M.D. specializes in Specialist and practices in Downey, California. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Laurel Zober, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Laurel Zober, M.D. wrote 884 Medicare Part D claims totaling $40K in drug costs for 295 beneficiaries.
What is Laurel Zober, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
Laurel Zober, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100. CMS published no Quality, Promoting Interoperability, Improvement Activity or Cost score for this clinician, so the final score is the neutral performance threshold CMS assigns rather than a measured result. The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Laurel Zober, M.D. located?
Laurel Zober, M.D. is located at 11480 BROOKSHIRE AVE STE 109, Downey, CA, 90241. Phone: (562) 869-2478.
What is Laurel Zober, M.D.'s NPI number?
Laurel Zober, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184708745, issued on 10/24/2006.
Does Laurel Zober, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Laurel Zober, M.D.'s prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $10K in brand drug costs.
How many Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 69,608 Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Specialist provider writes 1,474 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Laurel Zober, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Laurel Zober, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Ketoconazole, Ciclopirox, Valacyclovir. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Laurel Zober, M.D. accept Medicare?
Laurel Zober, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 884 Part D claims and 295 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Laurel Zober, M.D.'s credentials?
Laurel Zober, M.D.'s NPI is 1184708745 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

View source datasets and methodology notes
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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