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2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1811382120 M.D
Verify on CMS → Lawrence Flanders, M.D
Ophthalmology Physician in Chevy Chase, Maryland.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 22,082 in Ophthalmology 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
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
93.4/100
▲ 10 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Industry payments
$136.34
5 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 Flanders, M.D reported a CMS MIPS final score of 93.4/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 621 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 93.4/100
- 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
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 Flanders, M.D sits
This provider among ophthalmology physician peers
Across the 9,866 ophthalmology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Lawrence Flanders, M.D writes more Part D claims than 30% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 68% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, high-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 ophthalmology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Lawrence Flanders, 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 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)Primary specialty
Ophthalmology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
621 56% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
93.4/100 10.3 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Maryland
How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Maryland providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Lawrence Flanders, M.D's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 93.4/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) - 93.4/100 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 Flanders, M.D appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an 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.
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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 93.4/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100, Cost 78.1), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Ophthalmology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 22,082 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
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%
Ophthalmology Physician average
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.
What Lawrence Flanders, M.D prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Prednisolone Acetate
Prednisolone Acetate
131 claims
- Ofloxacin
Ofloxacin
72 claims
- Valacyclovir
Valacyclovir
58 claims
- Latanoprost 40
Latanoprost
40 claims
- Loteprednol Etabon… 31
Loteprednol Etabonate
31 claims
- Dorzolamide-Timolol 29
Dorzolamide-Timolol
29 claims
- Neomycin-Polymyxin… 28
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
28 claims
- Restasis 27
Restasis
27 claims
| 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.
22,082
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.
Dr. Abdulrahman Abodarahim
MBBCH
Baltimore, MD
Dr. Donald Abrams
M.D.
Baltimore, MD
Dr. Lisa Abrams
M.D.
Lutherville, MD
Dr. Neal Adams
MD
Silver Spring, MD
Dr. Arturo Aglubat
M.D.
Bel Air, MD
Compare Ophthalmology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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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 93.4/100 (Quality: 100, Cost: 78.1). 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 22,082 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
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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