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2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1154869378 PA-C
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Physician Assistant in Walkersville, Maryland.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 150,974 in Physician Assistant, 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 231 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$75.42
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Lauren Heckhaus, PA-C filed 1,712 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physician Assistant in Walkersville, Maryland, prescribing 90% generic.
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 90%
- generic prescribing
- $75.42
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
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.
Lauren Heckhaus, PA-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,712 Top 17% higher than 83% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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
What does the federal data show about Lauren Heckhaus, PA-C?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Physician Assistant
Medicare Part D claims
1,712 117% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Maryland
How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Maryland 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 Physician Assistant. Verify directly:
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).
Lauren Heckhaus, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 19 W FREDERICK ST, Walkersville, MD, 21793, with a listed phone of (301) 846-6336. NPI 1154869378 was issued on 02/08/2017.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,712 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 231 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $163K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 90% generic by claim count.
Physician Assistant is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 150,974 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 790 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1154869378 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Physician Assistant |
| Credentials | PA-C |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 02/08/2017 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Lauren Heckhaus, PA-C 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.
Privia Care Center LLC
Frederick, MD
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 Lauren Heckhaus, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$75
Largest payer
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
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.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Lauren Heckhaus, PA-C - brand share 9.0%
Physician Assistant average
9% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 1,712 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.
1,712
Total Claims
$163K
Total Drug Cost
231
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 3,990
- Total Day Supply
- 115,302
- Brand vs Generic
- 9% brand / 90% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $125K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $37K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 103
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.96
- Gender Split
- 62% female / 38% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 16, 65-74: 126, 75-84: 65, 85+: 24
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Lauren Heckhaus, PA-C prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
213 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
102 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
94 claims
- Lisinopril 78
Lisinopril
78 claims
- Losartan Potassium 69
Losartan Potassium
69 claims
- Hydrochlorothiazide 41
Hydrochlorothiazide
41 claims
- Omeprazole 41
Omeprazole
41 claims
- Rosuvastatin Calcium 41
Rosuvastatin Calcium
41 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 213 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 102 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 94 |
| Lisinopril | 78 |
| Losartan Potassium | 69 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 41 |
| Omeprazole | 41 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 41 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 36 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 34 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Physician Assistant Overview
How Lauren Heckhaus, PA-C fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.
150,974
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider
Lauren Heckhaus, PA-C's 1,712 claims are above the specialty average of 790.
Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Maryland
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Maryland, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Heckhaus.
Habiba Abbasi
Baltimore, MD
Dr. Hiba Abbasi
PA
Greenbelt, MD
Dr. Eric Abbott
PA-C
Baltimore, MD
Dr. Lauren Abbott
PA
Fort George G Meade, MD
Dr. Trevor Abbott
PA
Salisbury, MD
Compare Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lauren Heckhaus, PA-C's specialty? ▼
Lauren Heckhaus, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in Walkersville, Maryland. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does Lauren Heckhaus, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Lauren Heckhaus, PA-C wrote 1,712 Medicare Part D claims totaling $163K in drug costs for 231 beneficiaries.
Where is Lauren Heckhaus, PA-C located? ▼
Lauren Heckhaus, PA-C is located at 19 W FREDERICK ST, Walkersville, MD, 21793. Phone: (301) 846-6336.
What is Lauren Heckhaus, PA-C's NPI number? ▼
Lauren Heckhaus, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154869378, issued on 02/08/2017.
Does Lauren Heckhaus, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Lauren Heckhaus, PA-C's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $125K in brand drug costs.
How many Physician Assistant providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 150,974 Physician Assistant providers across 56 states in the US. The average Physician Assistant provider writes 790 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Lauren Heckhaus, PA-C prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Lauren Heckhaus, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Lauren Heckhaus, PA-C accept Medicare? ▼
Lauren Heckhaus, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,712 Part D claims and 231 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Lauren Heckhaus, PA-C's credentials? ▼
Lauren Heckhaus, PA-C's NPI is 1154869378 with credentials PA-C. 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.
- 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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