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2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1154411957 MD
Verify on CMS → Lauri Palmer, MD
Family Medicine Physician in Wheatland, Wyoming.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 147,760 in Family 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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We show these CMS records as-is - no composite score, no star rating, no editorial opinion layered on top.
Prescribing volume
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 131 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.5 · Exceptional
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Lauri Palmer, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100/100 - above the 83.5 national average - and filed 5,172 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 100/100
- MIPS score · +17 vs avg
- 5K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 90%
- 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.
CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1154411957 · Family Medicine Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MEGA · MIPS-ELITE · RX-MID · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-FINISH
- NPI-10 1154411957
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-MEGA 148K Family Medicine
- MIPS-ELITE 100/100
- RX-MID 5,172
- BOOK-THIN 368 in Wyoming
- PHOTO-FINISH Kellie Aarons · ±0.0
MIPS final-score neighbourhood
Same-specialty nationwide peers by CMS final score, not geographic proximity
- Palmer · this pr…
Palmer · this provider
100 MIPS pts
- Muriam Afzal · h…
Muriam Afzal
100 MIPS pts
- Kellie Aarons · …
Kellie Aarons
100 MIPS pts
- Margaret Abate ·…
Margaret Abate
100 MIPS pts
- Jordan Adams · n…
Jordan Adams
100 MIPS pts
What this shows Nearest measured MIPS peers for this NUCC specialty (2023 performance year).
Lauri Palmer, MD's MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.
100 ≥ 92nd percentile 92% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more measured providers. 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.
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Lauri Palmer, MD sits
This provider among family medicine physician peers
Across the 21,266 family medicine physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Lauri Palmer, MD writes more Part D claims than 68% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 95% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Each dot is one family medicine physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Lauri Palmer, 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)
Lauri Palmer, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 3 hospital affiliations - 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 Lauri Palmer, MD?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Family Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
5,172 51% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
100/100 16.5 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Wyoming
How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Wyoming providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Lauri Palmer, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Family Medicine Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 100/100
- vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1154411957 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Family Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 10/13/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
100
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Lauri Palmer, MD 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.
According to CMS billing records, Lauri Palmer, MD is affiliated with 3 Medicare-billing facilities, 1 of which carry a CMS Hospital overall star rating.
Platte County Hospital
★★★★☆ 4/5
Wheatland, WY
Critical Access Hospitals
CMS CCN: 531305
Banner Health Physicians West LLC
Worland, WY
Rural Physicians Group-Pannu PLLC
Wheatland, WY
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Lauri Palmer, MD - brand share 9.0%
Family Medicine Physician average
9% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 5,172 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.
5,172
Total Claims
$172K
Total Drug Cost
131
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 5,516
- Total Day Supply
- 98,120
- Brand vs Generic
- 9% brand / 90% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $119K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $51K
- Opioid Claims
- 151 (2.9% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 142
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 82.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.75
- Gender Split
- 65% female / 35% 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 Palmer, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Pantoprazole Sodium
Pantoprazole Sodium
328 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
298 claims
- Furosemide
Furosemide
236 claims
- Metoprolol Tartrate
Metoprolol Tartrate
236 claims
- Potassium Chloride
Potassium Chloride
228 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
212 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
145 claims
- Tamsulosin Hcl
Tamsulosin Hcl
137 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 328 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 298 |
| Furosemide | 236 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 236 |
| Potassium Chloride | 228 |
| Losartan Potassium | 212 |
| Gabapentin | 145 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 137 |
| Divalproex Sodium | 123 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 112 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Family Medicine Physician Overview
How Lauri Palmer, MD fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.
147,760
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider
Lauri Palmer, MD's 5,172 claims are above the specialty average of 3,418.
Nationwide Family Medicine Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Palmer, both outside Wyoming so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar MIPS final score
Nearest same-specialty clinicians by CMS MIPS final score (100 here).
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Wyoming
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Wyoming, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Palmer.
One of 368 Family Medicine Physician providers enrolled in Wyoming, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Michael Adams
M.D.
Evanston, WY
Dr. Raymond Adams
M.D.
Fort Washakie, WY
Dr. Ted Akers
MD
Newcastle, WY
Dr. Patrick Allen
D.O.
Cody, WY
Dr. Berit Amundson
MD
Jackson, WY
Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lauri Palmer, MD's specialty? ▼
Lauri Palmer, MD specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in Wheatland, Wyoming. Credentials: MD.
How much does Lauri Palmer, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Lauri Palmer, MD wrote 5,172 Medicare Part D claims totaling $172K in drug costs for 131 beneficiaries.
What is Lauri Palmer, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Lauri Palmer, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100. The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Lauri Palmer, MD located? ▼
Lauri Palmer, MD is located at 1551 BRICE STREET, Wheatland, WY, 82201. Phone: (307) 322-3861.
What is Lauri Palmer, MD's NPI number? ▼
Lauri Palmer, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154411957, issued on 10/13/2006.
Does Lauri Palmer, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Lauri Palmer, MD's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $119K in brand drug costs.
Does Lauri Palmer, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Lauri Palmer, MD had 151 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.9%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 147,760 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Lauri Palmer, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Lauri Palmer, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Pantoprazole Sodium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Furosemide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Lauri Palmer, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Lauri Palmer, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 5,172 Part D claims and 131 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Lauri Palmer, MD's credentials? ▼
Lauri Palmer, MD's NPI is 1154411957 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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