2026 NPPES data Dermatology Physician NPI 1972592822 M.D.
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LAWRENCE FORTIER, M.D.

Dermatology Physician in WETHERSFIELD, Connecticut. 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
551
Medicare Part D claims · 341 beneficiaries · Dermatology Physician avg: 729
MIPS score
94.1667/100
▲ 11 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: LAWRENCE FORTIER, M.D. is a Dermatology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in WETHERSFIELD, Connecticut with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 551 claims across 341 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 94.1667/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: LAWRENCE FORTIER, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 94.1667 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 551 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

LAWRENCE FORTIER, 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).

LAWRENCE FORTIER, M.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/13/2005

NPI 1972592822

Primary specialty

Dermatology Physician

Mid-sized

14,610 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

551 24% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 729

MIPS final score

94.1667/100 11.066700000000012% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

How Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers

Connecticut providers

Dermatology Physician share within Connecticut

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

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

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
94.1667/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Dermatology Physician) — 94.1667/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%94.2%
MIPS final score (Dermatology Physician) — 94.1667/100 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 FORTIER, M.D. is a Dermatology Physician provider practicing in WETHERSFIELD, Connecticut, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1972592822. 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 FORTIER, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 465 SILAS DEANE HWY, WETHERSFIELD, CT, 06109, with a listed phone of (860) 529-2500. NPI 1972592822 was issued on 10/13/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FORTIER 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 551 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 341 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $17K in drug spend. 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 94.1667/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 88.3333), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Dermatology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 14,610 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 729 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

465 SILAS DEANE HWY
WETHERSFIELD, CT 06109

Provider Details

NPI 1972592822
Specialty Dermatology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/13/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

94.1667
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
88.3333
Quality

Reporting: Individual

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

551
Total Claims
$17K
Total Drug Cost
341
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
566
Total Day Supply
7,587
Generic Drug Cost
$10K
Antibiotic Claims
373

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
79.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.19
Gender Split
35% female / 65% 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
Cephalexin
274
Hydrocortisone
40
Amoxicillin
38
Fluorouracil
38
Doxycycline Hyclate
31
Triamcinolone Acetonide
27
Ketoconazole
19
Minocycline Hcl
19

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

Dermatology Physician Overview

How LAWRENCE FORTIER, M.D. fits within the Dermatology Physician landscape nationally.

14,610
Dermatology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Dermatology Physician
729
Avg Claims per Provider

LAWRENCE FORTIER, M.D.'s 551 claims are below the specialty average of 729.

Nearby Dermatology Physician Providers in Connecticut

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LAWRENCE FORTIER, M.D.'s specialty?
LAWRENCE FORTIER, M.D. specializes in Dermatology Physician and practices in WETHERSFIELD, Connecticut. Credentials: M.D..
How much does LAWRENCE FORTIER, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LAWRENCE FORTIER, M.D. wrote 551 Medicare Part D claims totaling $17K in drug costs for 341 beneficiaries.
What is LAWRENCE FORTIER, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
LAWRENCE FORTIER, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 94.1667/100 (Quality: 88.3333). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is LAWRENCE FORTIER, M.D. located?
LAWRENCE FORTIER, M.D. is located at 465 SILAS DEANE HWY, WETHERSFIELD, CT, 06109. Phone: (860) 529-2500.
What is LAWRENCE FORTIER, M.D.'s NPI number?
LAWRENCE FORTIER, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972592822, issued on 10/13/2005.
How many Dermatology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 14,610 Dermatology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Dermatology Physician provider writes 729 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LAWRENCE FORTIER, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LAWRENCE FORTIER, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Cephalexin, Hydrocortisone, Amoxicillin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LAWRENCE FORTIER, M.D. accept Medicare?
LAWRENCE FORTIER, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 551 Part D claims and 341 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LAWRENCE FORTIER, M.D.'s credentials?
LAWRENCE FORTIER, M.D.'s NPI is 1972592822 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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