2026 NPPES data Lactation Consultant (Registered Nurse) NPI 1740493709 APRN, FNP-BC
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LAURI COX, APRN, FNP-BC

Lactation Consultant (Registered Nurse) in BETHESDA, Maryland. 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
182
Medicare Part D claims · 58 beneficiaries · Lactation Consultant (Registered Nurse) avg: 560
Generic prescribing
77%
generic claims · 23% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
91.102/100
▲ 8 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$18.96
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

LAURI COX, APRN, FNP-BC reported a CMS MIPS final score of 91.102/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 182 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

91.102/100
MIPS score · +8 vs avg
182
Part D claims, 2023
77%
generic prescribing
$18.96
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.

LAURI COX, APRN, FNP-BC's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

91 Top 37% higher than 63% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

What does the federal data show about LAURI COX, APRN, FNP-BC?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/07/2007

NPI 1740493709

Primary specialty

Lactation Consultant (Registered Nurse)

Niche

3,799 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

182 67% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 560

MIPS final score

91.102/100 8.00200000000001% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Maryland

How Lactation Consultant (Registered Nurse) compares to other specialties among Maryland providers

Maryland providers

Lactation Consultant (Registered Nurse) share within Maryland

1. Lactation Consultant (Registered Nurse)42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Lactation Consultant (Registered Nurse) share within Maryland

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

LAURI COX, APRN, FNP-BC's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Lactation Consultant (Registered Nurse) national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
91.102/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Lactation Consultant (Registered Nurse)) — 91.102/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%91.1%
MIPS final score (Lactation Consultant (Registered Nurse)) — 91.102/100 vs national avg 83.1

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.

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LAURI COX, APRN, FNP-BC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Lactation Consultant (Registered Nurse) provider holding APRN, FNP-BC credentials at 4701 SANGAMORE RD STE N100, BETHESDA, MD, 20816, with a listed phone of (914) 919-9200. NPI 1740493709 was issued on 05/07/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what COX 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 182 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 58 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $21K in drug spend, split 23% brand-name and 77% generic by claim count. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 91.102/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 90.09, Cost 80.2499), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Lactation Consultant (Registered Nurse) is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,799 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 560 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

4701 SANGAMORE RD STE N100
BETHESDA, MD 20816

Provider Details

NPI 1740493709
Specialty Lactation Consultant (Registered Nurse)
Credentials APRN, FNP-BC
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/07/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

91.102
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
90.09
Quality
80.2499
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

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 LAURI COX, APRN, FNP-BC. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$19

Largest payer

Astellas Pharma US 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 · Typical

LAURI COX, APRN, FNP-BC — brand share 23.0%
Specialty average (est.)

23% brand-name claims vs 77% generic, on 182 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.

182
Total Claims
$21K
Total Drug Cost
58
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
332
Total Day Supply
9,093
Brand vs Generic
23% brand / 77% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$15K
Generic Drug Cost
$6K
Antibiotic Claims
16

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.04
Gender Split
100% female / 0% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What LAURI COX, APRN, FNP-BC 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
Estradiol
46
Clobetasol Propionate
25
Medroxyprogesterone Acetate
17
Premarin
"Estrogens
N/A

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

Lactation Consultant (Registered Nurse) Overview

How LAURI COX, APRN, FNP-BC fits within the Lactation Consultant (Registered Nurse) landscape nationally.

3,799
Lactation Consultant (Registered Nurse) Providers in US
53
States with Lactation Consultant (Registered Nurse)
560
Avg Claims per Provider

LAURI COX, APRN, FNP-BC's 182 claims are below the specialty average of 560.

Nearby Lactation Consultant (Registered Nurse) Providers in Maryland

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

Compare Lactation Consultant (Registered Nurse) nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LAURI COX, APRN, FNP-BC's specialty?
LAURI COX, APRN, FNP-BC specializes in Lactation Consultant (Registered Nurse) and practices in BETHESDA, Maryland. Credentials: APRN, FNP-BC.
How much does LAURI COX, APRN, FNP-BC prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LAURI COX, APRN, FNP-BC wrote 182 Medicare Part D claims totaling $21K in drug costs for 58 beneficiaries.
What is LAURI COX, APRN, FNP-BC's Medicare quality score?
LAURI COX, APRN, FNP-BC has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 91.102/100 (Quality: 90.09, Cost: 80.2499). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is LAURI COX, APRN, FNP-BC located?
LAURI COX, APRN, FNP-BC is located at 4701 SANGAMORE RD STE N100, BETHESDA, MD, 20816. Phone: (914) 919-9200.
What is LAURI COX, APRN, FNP-BC's NPI number?
LAURI COX, APRN, FNP-BC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740493709, issued on 05/07/2007.
Does LAURI COX, APRN, FNP-BC prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LAURI COX, APRN, FNP-BC's prescribing is 23% brand-name and 77% generic drugs by claim count, with $15K in brand drug costs.
How many Lactation Consultant (Registered Nurse) providers are there in the US?
There are 3,799 Lactation Consultant (Registered Nurse) providers across 53 states in the US. The average Lactation Consultant (Registered Nurse) provider writes 560 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LAURI COX, APRN, FNP-BC prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LAURI COX, APRN, FNP-BC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Estradiol, Clobetasol Propionate, Medroxyprogesterone Acetate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LAURI COX, APRN, FNP-BC accept Medicare?
LAURI COX, APRN, FNP-BC appears in CMS Medicare data with 182 Part D claims and 58 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LAURI COX, APRN, FNP-BC's credentials?
LAURI COX, APRN, FNP-BC's NPI is 1740493709 with credentials APRN, FNP-BC. 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.
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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