2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1811382120 M.D
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LAWRENCE FLANDERS, M.D

Ophthalmology Physician in CHEVY CHASE, 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
621
Medicare Part D claims · 160 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
54%
generic claims · 46% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
93.4243/100
▲ 10 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$136.34
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

LAWRENCE FLANDERS, M.D reported a CMS MIPS final score of 93.4243/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 621 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

93.4243/100
MIPS score · +10 vs avg
621
Part D claims, 2023
54%
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 FLANDERS, 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

93 Top 29% higher than 71% 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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

LAWRENCE FLANDERS, M.D practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 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 LAWRENCE FLANDERS, M.D?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/02/2015

NPI 1811382120

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

621 56% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

MIPS final score

93.4243/100 10.324300000000008% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Maryland

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Maryland providers

Maryland providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Maryland

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

LAWRENCE FLANDERS, M.D's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
93.4243/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 93.4243/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%93.4%
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 93.4243/100 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.

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 FLANDERS, M.D is a Ophthalmology Physician provider practicing in CHEVY CHASE, Maryland, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D. NPI: 1811382120. 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.

LAWRENCE FLANDERS, M.D appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding M.D credentials at 5454 WISCONSIN AVE STE 950, CHEVY CHASE, MD, 20815, with a listed phone of (301) 657-5700. NPI 1811382120 was issued on 04/02/2015. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FLANDERS 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 621 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 160 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $486K in drug spend, split 46% brand-name and 54% 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 93.4243/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100, Cost 78.081), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Ophthalmology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 22,090 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,420 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

5454 WISCONSIN AVE STE 950
CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815

Provider Details

NPI 1811382120
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials M.D
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/02/2015

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

93.4243
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality
78.081
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LAWRENCE FLANDERS, 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.

WASHINGTON EYE PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS PC
CHEVY CHASE, MD

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 LAWRENCE FLANDERS, M.D. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$136

Largest payer

RxSight 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 · Above average

LAWRENCE FLANDERS, M.D — brand share 46.0%
Specialty average (est.)

46% brand-name claims vs 54% generic, on 621 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.

621
Total Claims
$486K
Total Drug Cost
160
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
878
Total Day Supply
22,829
Brand vs Generic
46% brand / 54% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$474K
Generic Drug Cost
$12K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
77.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.08
Gender Split
74% female / 26% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Prednisolone Acetate
131
Ofloxacin
72
Valacyclovir
Valacyclovir Hcl
58
Latanoprost
40
Loteprednol Etabonate
31
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
29
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
28
Restasis
Cyclosporine
27
Doxycycline Hyclate
24
Timolol Maleate
20

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How LAWRENCE FLANDERS, M.D fits within the Ophthalmology Physician landscape nationally.

22,090
Ophthalmology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Ophthalmology Physician
1,420
Avg Claims per Provider

LAWRENCE FLANDERS, M.D's 621 claims are below the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Maryland

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LAWRENCE FLANDERS, M.D's specialty?
LAWRENCE FLANDERS, M.D specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in CHEVY CHASE, Maryland. Credentials: M.D.
How much does LAWRENCE FLANDERS, M.D prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LAWRENCE FLANDERS, M.D wrote 621 Medicare Part D claims totaling $486K in drug costs for 160 beneficiaries.
What is LAWRENCE FLANDERS, M.D's Medicare quality score?
LAWRENCE FLANDERS, M.D has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 93.4243/100 (Quality: 100, Cost: 78.081). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is LAWRENCE FLANDERS, M.D located?
LAWRENCE FLANDERS, M.D is located at 5454 WISCONSIN AVE STE 950, CHEVY CHASE, MD, 20815. Phone: (301) 657-5700.
What is LAWRENCE FLANDERS, M.D's NPI number?
LAWRENCE FLANDERS, M.D's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1811382120, issued on 04/02/2015.
Does LAWRENCE FLANDERS, M.D prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LAWRENCE FLANDERS, M.D's prescribing is 46% brand-name and 54% generic drugs by claim count, with $474K in brand drug costs.
How many Ophthalmology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 22,090 Ophthalmology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Ophthalmology Physician provider writes 1,420 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LAWRENCE FLANDERS, M.D prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LAWRENCE FLANDERS, M.D's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisolone Acetate, Ofloxacin, Valacyclovir. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LAWRENCE FLANDERS, M.D accept Medicare?
LAWRENCE FLANDERS, M.D appears in CMS Medicare data with 621 Part D claims and 160 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LAWRENCE FLANDERS, M.D's credentials?
LAWRENCE FLANDERS, M.D's NPI is 1811382120 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.
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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