2026 NPPES data Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician NPI 1982082038 M.D.
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LAUREN POINDEXTER, M.D.

Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician in FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas. 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
33
Medicare Part D claims · 12 beneficiaries · Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician avg: 579

What the federal data shows

LAUREN POINDEXTER, M.D. filed 33 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician in FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas.

33
Part D claims, 2023
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 POINDEXTER, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

33 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 certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

LAUREN POINDEXTER, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 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 POINDEXTER, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/09/2015

NPI 1982082038

Primary specialty

Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician

Niche

1,267 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

33 94% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 579

Specialty distribution in Arkansas

How Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician compares to other specialties among Arkansas providers

Arkansas providers

Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician share within Arkansas

1. Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician share within Arkansas

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) 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).

LAUREN POINDEXTER, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 201 WEST VAN ASCHE DR, FAYETTEVILLE, AR, 72703, with a listed phone of (479) 966-4491. NPI 1982082038 was issued on 05/09/2015. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what POINDEXTER 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 33 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 12 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $217 in drug spend. 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.

Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,267 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 579 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

201 WEST VAN ASCHE DR
FAYETTEVILLE, AR 72703

Provider Details

NPI 1982082038
Specialty Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/09/2015

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LAUREN POINDEXTER, 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.

ST. FRANCIS HOUSE NWA, INC.
SILOAM SPRINGS, AR

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

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

33
Total Claims
$217
Total Drug Cost
12
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
35
Total Day Supply
935
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$217

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
64.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.23

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Gabapentin
23

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

Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician Overview

How LAUREN POINDEXTER, M.D. fits within the Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician landscape nationally.

1,267
Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician Providers in US
52
States with Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician
579
Avg Claims per Provider

LAUREN POINDEXTER, M.D.'s 33 claims are below the specialty average of 579.

Nearby Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician Providers in Arkansas

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

Compare Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LAUREN POINDEXTER, M.D.'s specialty?
LAUREN POINDEXTER, M.D. specializes in Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician and practices in FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas. Credentials: M.D..
How much does LAUREN POINDEXTER, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LAUREN POINDEXTER, M.D. wrote 33 Medicare Part D claims totaling $217 in drug costs for 12 beneficiaries.
Where is LAUREN POINDEXTER, M.D. located?
LAUREN POINDEXTER, M.D. is located at 201 WEST VAN ASCHE DR, FAYETTEVILLE, AR, 72703. Phone: (479) 966-4491.
What is LAUREN POINDEXTER, M.D.'s NPI number?
LAUREN POINDEXTER, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982082038, issued on 05/09/2015.
How many Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,267 Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician provider writes 579 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LAUREN POINDEXTER, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LAUREN POINDEXTER, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LAUREN POINDEXTER, M.D. accept Medicare?
LAUREN POINDEXTER, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 33 Part D claims and 12 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LAUREN POINDEXTER, M.D.'s credentials?
LAUREN POINDEXTER, M.D.'s NPI is 1982082038 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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