2026 NPPES data Pediatrics Physician NPI 1649233974 M.D.
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LAWRENCE CHRISTY, M.D.

Pediatrics Physician in LAFAYETTE, Louisiana. 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
107
Medicare Part D claims · 16 beneficiaries · Pediatrics Physician avg: 762
Generic prescribing
82%
generic claims · 18% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

LAWRENCE CHRISTY, M.D. filed 107 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pediatrics Physician in LAFAYETTE, Louisiana, prescribing 82% generic.

107
Part D claims, 2023
82%
generic prescribing

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LAWRENCE CHRISTY, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

107 35th percentile higher than 35% 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

LAWRENCE CHRISTY, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about LAWRENCE CHRISTY, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/08/2006

NPI 1649233974

Primary specialty

Pediatrics Physician

High-volume

80,574 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

107 86% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 762

Specialty distribution in Louisiana

How Pediatrics Physician compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers

Louisiana providers

Pediatrics Physician share within Louisiana

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

LAWRENCE CHRISTY, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pediatrics Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 600 E 3RD ST, LAFAYETTE, LA, 70501, with a listed phone of (337) 232-8814. NPI 1649233974 was issued on 04/08/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CHRISTY 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 107 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 16 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $21K in drug spend, split 18% brand-name and 82% 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.

Pediatrics Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 80,574 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 762 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

600 E 3RD ST
LAFAYETTE, LA 70501

Provider Details

NPI 1649233974
Specialty Pediatrics Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/08/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

LAWRENCE CHRISTY, M.D. — brand share 18.0%
Specialty average (est.)

18% brand-name claims vs 82% generic, on 107 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.

107
Total Claims
$21K
Total Drug Cost
16
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
201
Total Day Supply
5,449
Brand vs Generic
18% brand / 82% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$18K
Generic Drug Cost
$3K
Antibiotic Claims
11

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
57.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.65

Pediatrics Physician Overview

How LAWRENCE CHRISTY, M.D. fits within the Pediatrics Physician landscape nationally.

80,574
Pediatrics Physician Providers in US
56
States with Pediatrics Physician
762
Avg Claims per Provider

LAWRENCE CHRISTY, M.D.'s 107 claims are below the specialty average of 762.

Nearby Pediatrics Physician Providers in Louisiana

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

Compare Pediatrics Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LAWRENCE CHRISTY, M.D.'s specialty?
LAWRENCE CHRISTY, M.D. specializes in Pediatrics Physician and practices in LAFAYETTE, Louisiana. Credentials: M.D..
How much does LAWRENCE CHRISTY, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LAWRENCE CHRISTY, M.D. wrote 107 Medicare Part D claims totaling $21K in drug costs for 16 beneficiaries.
Where is LAWRENCE CHRISTY, M.D. located?
LAWRENCE CHRISTY, M.D. is located at 600 E 3RD ST, LAFAYETTE, LA, 70501. Phone: (337) 232-8814.
What is LAWRENCE CHRISTY, M.D.'s NPI number?
LAWRENCE CHRISTY, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649233974, issued on 04/08/2006.
Does LAWRENCE CHRISTY, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LAWRENCE CHRISTY, M.D.'s prescribing is 18% brand-name and 82% generic drugs by claim count, with $18K in brand drug costs.
How many Pediatrics Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 80,574 Pediatrics Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Pediatrics Physician provider writes 762 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does LAWRENCE CHRISTY, M.D. accept Medicare?
LAWRENCE CHRISTY, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 107 Part D claims and 16 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LAWRENCE CHRISTY, M.D.'s credentials?
LAWRENCE CHRISTY, M.D.'s NPI is 1649233974 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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