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2026 NPPES data Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1659833697 DO
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Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,524 in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician, 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
564
Medicare Part D claims · 123 beneficiaries · Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
93.8/100
▲ 11 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
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 Messick, DO reported a CMS MIPS final score of 93.8/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 564 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 93.8/100
- MIPS score · +11 vs avg
- 564
- Part D claims, 2023
- 92%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
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 Messick, DO's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
94 Top 29% higher than 71% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Lauren Messick, DO sits
This provider among hospice and palliative medicine (internal medicine) physician peers
Across the 317 hospice and palliative medicine (internal medicine) physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Lauren Messick, DO writes more Part D claims than 66% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 71% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one hospice and palliative medicine (internal medicine) physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Lauren Messick, DO. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Lauren Messick, DO 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).
What does the federal data show about Lauren Messick, DO?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
Medicare Part D claims
564 56% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
93.8/100 10.7 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Pennsylvania
How Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Pennsylvania providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Lauren Messick, DO's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 93.8/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician) - 93.8/100 vs national avg 83.1
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 Messick, DO appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider holding DO credentials at 320 E NORTH AVE, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, with a listed phone of (412) 358-4971. NPI 1659833697 was issued on 04/01/2019.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 564 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 123 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $43K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 50.4%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 93.8/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 85.1), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,524 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 1,275 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 | 1659833697 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician |
| Credentials | DO |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 04/01/2019 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
93.7848
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
85.0781
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Alternative Payment Model
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Lauren Messick, DO 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.
Allegheny Clinic
Monroeville, PA
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
License & disciplinary context - Pennsylvania PA-BOM 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 ~45K Pennsylvania medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Lauren Messick, DO. To verify Lauren Messick, DO's current license status, search the PA-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
133
Total board actions, Pennsylvania 2023
Across 129 cases
2.96
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Pennsylvania statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
48 cases
PA-BOM 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 Pennsylvania disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Lauren Messick, DO - brand share 8.0%
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician average
8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 564 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.
564
Total Claims
$43K
Total Drug Cost
123
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 567
- Total Day Supply
- 11,592
- Brand vs Generic
- 8% brand / 92% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $23K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $19K
- Opioid Claims
- 284 (50.4% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 69.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.86
- Gender Split
- 61% female / 39% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 28, 65-74: 69, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Lauren Messick, DO prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Oxycodone Hcl
Oxycodone Hcl
137 claims
- Gabapentin 45
Gabapentin
45 claims
- Fentanyl 41
Fentanyl
41 claims
- Morphine Sulfate Er 34
Morphine Sulfate Er
34 claims
- Lorazepam 21
Lorazepam
21 claims
- Duloxetine Hcl 20
Duloxetine Hcl
20 claims
- Morphine Sulfate 18
Morphine Sulfate
18 claims
- Prochlorperazine M… 18
Prochlorperazine Maleate
18 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 137 |
| Gabapentin | 45 |
| Fentanyl | 41 |
| Morphine Sulfate Er Morphine Sulfate | 34 |
| Lorazepam | 21 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 20 |
| Morphine Sulfate | 18 |
| Prochlorperazine Maleate | 18 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 17 |
| Oxycontin Oxycodone Hcl | 17 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview
How Lauren Messick, DO fits within the Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.
1,524
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
51
States with Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
1,275
Avg Claims per Provider
Lauren Messick, DO's 564 claims are below the specialty average of 1,275.
Nearby Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in Pennsylvania
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Pennsylvania, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Messick.
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
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- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Pennsylvania medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lauren Messick, DO's specialty? ▼
Lauren Messick, DO specializes in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Credentials: DO.
How much does Lauren Messick, DO prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Lauren Messick, DO wrote 564 Medicare Part D claims totaling $43K in drug costs for 123 beneficiaries.
What is Lauren Messick, DO's Medicare quality score? ▼
Lauren Messick, DO has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 93.8/100 (Quality: 85.1). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Lauren Messick, DO located? ▼
Lauren Messick, DO is located at 320 E NORTH AVE, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212. Phone: (412) 358-4971.
What is Lauren Messick, DO's NPI number? ▼
Lauren Messick, DO's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659833697, issued on 04/01/2019.
Does Lauren Messick, DO prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Lauren Messick, DO's prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $23K in brand drug costs.
Does Lauren Messick, DO prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Lauren Messick, DO had 284 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 50.4%.
How many Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,524 Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 1,275 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Lauren Messick, DO prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Lauren Messick, DO's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl, Gabapentin, Fentanyl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Lauren Messick, DO accept Medicare? ▼
Lauren Messick, DO appears in CMS Medicare data with 564 Part D claims and 123 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Lauren Messick, DO's credentials? ▼
Lauren Messick, DO's NPI is 1659833697 with credentials DO. 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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