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2026 NPPES data Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1629145123 MD
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Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in Salt Lake City, Utah.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 4,161 in Geriatric 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 301 beneficiaries · Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 4K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
95.7/100
▲ 13 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
Laurene Joseph, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 95.7/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 1,682 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 95.7/100
- MIPS score · +13 vs avg
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 87%
- 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.
Laurene Joseph, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
96 Top 21% higher than 79% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Laurene Joseph, MD sits
This provider among geriatric medicine (internal medicine) physician peers
Across the 724 geriatric medicine (internal medicine) physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Laurene Joseph, MD writes more Part D claims than 43% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 85% - placing this provider in the lower-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 geriatric medicine (internal medicine) physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Laurene Joseph, MD. 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)
Laurene Joseph, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting - 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 Laurene Joseph, MD?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,682 62% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
95.7/100 12.6 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Utah
How Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Utah providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Laurene Joseph, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 95.7/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician) - 95.7/100 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).
Laurene Joseph, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1160 E 3900 S, Salt Lake City, UT, 84124, with a listed phone of (801) 268-7766. NPI 1629145123 was issued on 11/29/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,682 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 301 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $141K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.0%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 95.7/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 92.2), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 4,161 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 4,450 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 | 1629145123 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 11/29/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
95.7054
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
92.1917
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Laurene Joseph, MD - brand share 11.0%
Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician average
11% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 1,682 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.
1,682
Total Claims
$141K
Total Drug Cost
301
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 4,200
- Total Day Supply
- 124,955
- Brand vs Generic
- 11% brand / 87% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $107K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $33K
- Opioid Claims
- 17 (1.0% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.32
- Gender Split
- 79% female / 21% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 29, 65-74: 134, 75-84: 108, 85+: 30
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Laurene Joseph, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
141 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
109 claims
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
96 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
78 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
60 claims
- Metformin Hcl Er 38
Metformin Hcl Er
38 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate 35
Metoprolol Succinate
35 claims
- Citalopram Hbr 33
Citalopram Hbr
33 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 141 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 109 |
| Omeprazole | 96 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 78 |
| Lisinopril | 60 |
| Metformin Hcl Er Metformin Hcl | 38 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 35 |
| Citalopram Hbr Citalopram Hydrobromide | 33 |
| Carvedilol | 32 |
| Losartan Potassium | 31 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview
How Laurene Joseph, MD fits within the Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.
4,161
Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
52
States with Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
4,450
Avg Claims per Provider
Laurene Joseph, MD's 1,682 claims are below the specialty average of 4,450.
Nearby Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in Utah
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Utah, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Joseph.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Laurene Joseph, MD's specialty? ▼
Laurene Joseph, MD specializes in Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in Salt Lake City, Utah. Credentials: MD.
How much does Laurene Joseph, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Laurene Joseph, MD wrote 1,682 Medicare Part D claims totaling $141K in drug costs for 301 beneficiaries.
What is Laurene Joseph, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Laurene Joseph, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 95.7/100 (Quality: 92.2). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Laurene Joseph, MD located? ▼
Laurene Joseph, MD is located at 1160 E 3900 S, Salt Lake City, UT, 84124. Phone: (801) 268-7766.
What is Laurene Joseph, MD's NPI number? ▼
Laurene Joseph, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629145123, issued on 11/29/2006.
Does Laurene Joseph, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Laurene Joseph, MD's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $107K in brand drug costs.
Does Laurene Joseph, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Laurene Joseph, MD had 17 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.0%.
How many Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 4,161 Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 4,450 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Laurene Joseph, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Laurene Joseph, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Omeprazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Laurene Joseph, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Laurene Joseph, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,682 Part D claims and 301 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Laurene Joseph, MD's credentials? ▼
Laurene Joseph, MD's NPI is 1629145123 with credentials MD. 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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