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2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1386686228 M.D.
Verify on CMS → Lawrence Clarke, M.D.
Otolaryngology Physician in Pasadena, Texas.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 10,895 in Otolaryngology 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
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 1K beneficiaries · Otolaryngology Physician avg: 509
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Industry payments
$606.57
19 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
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
Lawrence Clarke, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 5,226 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 75/100
- MIPS score · -8 vs avg
- 5K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 95%
- 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.
Lawrence Clarke, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
75 15th percentile higher than 15% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored 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.
Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Lawrence Clarke, M.D. sits
This provider among otolaryngology physician peers
Across the 3,669 otolaryngology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Lawrence Clarke, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 100% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 19% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-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 otolaryngology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Lawrence Clarke, M.D.. 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)
Lawrence Clarke, M.D. 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 Lawrence Clarke, M.D.?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Otolaryngology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
5,226 10× vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
75/100 8.1 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Texas
How Otolaryngology Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Lawrence Clarke, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Otolaryngology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 75/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Otolaryngology Physician) - 75/100 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).
Lawrence Clarke, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otolaryngology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 3801 VISTA RD, Pasadena, TX, 77504, with a listed phone of (713) 943-2444. NPI 1386686228 was issued on 06/12/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 5,226 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 1,117 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $246K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.4%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 75/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.
Otolaryngology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,895 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 509 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 | 1386686228 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Otolaryngology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 06/12/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
Reporting: Individual
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 Lawrence Clarke, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$607
Largest payer
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, 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.
License & disciplinary context - Texas TMB 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Lawrence Clarke, M.D.. To verify Lawrence Clarke, M.D.'s current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases
TMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Lawrence Clarke, M.D. - brand share 5.0%
Otolaryngology Physician average
5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 5,226 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.
5,226
Total Claims
$246K
Total Drug Cost
1,117
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 9,862
- Total Day Supply
- 262,229
- Brand vs Generic
- 5% brand / 95% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $86K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $159K
- Opioid Claims
- 19 (0.4% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 789
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.54
- Gender Split
- 63% female / 37% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 126, 65-74: 527, 75-84: 362, 85+: 102
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Lawrence Clarke, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Montelukast Sodium
Montelukast Sodium
671 claims
- Fluticasone Propio…
Fluticasone Propionate
577 claims
- Famotidine
Famotidine
548 claims
- Prednisone
Prednisone
402 claims
- Ipratropium Bromide
Ipratropium Bromide
372 claims
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
315 claims
- Levofloxacin
Levofloxacin
280 claims
- Neomycin-Polymyxin… 216
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Hc
216 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Montelukast Sodium | 671 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 577 |
| Famotidine | 548 |
| Prednisone | 402 |
| Ipratropium Bromide | 372 |
| Omeprazole | 315 |
| Levofloxacin | 280 |
| Neomycin-Polymyxin-Hc Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Hydrocort | 216 |
| Fluocinolone Acetonide Oil | 163 |
| Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim | 144 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Otolaryngology Physician Overview
How Lawrence Clarke, M.D. fits within the Otolaryngology Physician landscape nationally.
10,895
Otolaryngology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Otolaryngology Physician
509
Avg Claims per Provider
Lawrence Clarke, M.D.'s 5,226 claims are above the specialty average of 509.
Nearby Otolaryngology Physician Providers in Texas
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Texas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Clarke.
Dr. Jason Acevedo
MD
Abilene, TX
Jason Adams
Jbsa Ft Sam Houston, TX
Dr. Jane Admire
MD
Dallas, TX
Dr. Robert Africa
MD
Galveston, TX
Dr. Ashley Agan
MD
Dallas, TX
Compare Otolaryngology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lawrence Clarke, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Lawrence Clarke, M.D. specializes in Otolaryngology Physician and practices in Pasadena, Texas. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Lawrence Clarke, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Lawrence Clarke, M.D. wrote 5,226 Medicare Part D claims totaling $246K in drug costs for 1,117 beneficiaries.
What is Lawrence Clarke, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Lawrence Clarke, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Lawrence Clarke, M.D. located? ▼
Lawrence Clarke, M.D. is located at 3801 VISTA RD, Pasadena, TX, 77504. Phone: (713) 943-2444.
What is Lawrence Clarke, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Lawrence Clarke, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386686228, issued on 06/12/2006.
Does Lawrence Clarke, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Lawrence Clarke, M.D.'s prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $86K in brand drug costs.
Does Lawrence Clarke, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Lawrence Clarke, M.D. had 19 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.4%.
How many Otolaryngology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 10,895 Otolaryngology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Otolaryngology Physician provider writes 509 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Lawrence Clarke, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Lawrence Clarke, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Montelukast Sodium, Fluticasone Propionate, Famotidine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Lawrence Clarke, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Lawrence Clarke, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 5,226 Part D claims and 1,117 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Lawrence Clarke, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Lawrence Clarke, M.D.'s NPI is 1386686228 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
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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