2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1043483001 M.D.
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LAURIE COCHRAN, M.D.

Family Medicine Physician in FORSYTH, Georgia. 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
23K
Medicare Part D claims · 1K beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.6K
88 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

LAURIE COCHRAN, M.D. filed 22,545 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in FORSYTH, Georgia, prescribing 86% generic.

23K
Part D claims, 2023
86%
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.

LAURIE COCHRAN, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

22,545 Top 2% higher than 98% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. 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)

LAURIE COCHRAN, 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 LAURIE COCHRAN, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/10/2008

NPI 1043483001

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

22,545 560% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Family Medicine Physician share within Georgia

1. Family Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Family Medicine Physician share within Georgia

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Family Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Family Medicine Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Family Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Family Medicine 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).

LAURIE COCHRAN, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider practicing in FORSYTH, Georgia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1043483001. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

LAURIE COCHRAN, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 120 N LEE ST STE A, FORSYTH, GA, 31029, with a listed phone of (478) 994-0437. NPI 1043483001 was issued on 04/10/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what COCHRAN 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 22,545 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 1,240 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2.7 million in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.3%. 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.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

120 N LEE ST STE A
FORSYTH, GA 31029

Provider Details

NPI 1043483001
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/10/2008

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LAURIE COCHRAN, 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.

HEALTH SERVICES OF CENTRAL GEORGIA
PERRY, GA

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

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 LAURIE COCHRAN, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.6K

Largest payer

Novo Nordisk 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

LAURIE COCHRAN, M.D. — brand share 14.0%
Specialty average (est.)

14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 22,545 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.

22,545
Total Claims
$2.7M
Total Drug Cost
1,240
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
48,001
Total Day Supply
1,389,411
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$2.3M
Generic Drug Cost
$397K
Opioid Claims
293 (1.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
599

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.25
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male
Age Distribution
<65: 229, 65-74: 595, 75-84: 345, 85+: 71

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
1,360
Rosuvastatin Calcium
761
Amlodipine Besylate
682
Omeprazole
669
Metformin Hcl
660
Levothyroxine Sodium
656
Losartan Potassium
596
Pantoprazole Sodium
591
Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride
539
Gabapentin
527

* 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 LAURIE COCHRAN, M.D. fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

LAURIE COCHRAN, M.D.'s 22,545 claims are above the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Georgia

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

Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LAURIE COCHRAN, M.D.'s specialty?
LAURIE COCHRAN, M.D. specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in FORSYTH, Georgia. Credentials: M.D..
How much does LAURIE COCHRAN, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LAURIE COCHRAN, M.D. wrote 22,545 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2.7M in drug costs for 1,240 beneficiaries.
Where is LAURIE COCHRAN, M.D. located?
LAURIE COCHRAN, M.D. is located at 120 N LEE ST STE A, FORSYTH, GA, 31029. Phone: (478) 994-0437.
What is LAURIE COCHRAN, M.D.'s NPI number?
LAURIE COCHRAN, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043483001, issued on 04/10/2008.
Does LAURIE COCHRAN, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LAURIE COCHRAN, M.D.'s prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $2.3M in brand drug costs.
Does LAURIE COCHRAN, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, LAURIE COCHRAN, M.D. had 293 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.3%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 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 LAURIE COCHRAN, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LAURIE COCHRAN, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Rosuvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LAURIE COCHRAN, M.D. accept Medicare?
LAURIE COCHRAN, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 22,545 Part D claims and 1,240 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LAURIE COCHRAN, M.D.'s credentials?
LAURIE COCHRAN, M.D.'s NPI is 1043483001 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.

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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