NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Cardiovascular Disease Physician NPI 1508970211 DO
Verify on CMS → Lawrence Leader, DO
Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 24,810 in Cardiovascular Disease 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.
Federal data, no proprietary rating.
We show these CMS records as-is - no composite score, no star rating, no editorial opinion layered on top.
Prescribing volume
6K
Medicare Part D claims · 667 beneficiaries · Cardiovascular Disease Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 17% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$377.49
20 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Lawrence Leader, DO filed 6,136 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, prescribing 83% generic.
- 6K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 83%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
- ≥95th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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.
CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1508970211 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MID · RX-MID · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1508970211
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-MID 25K Cardiovascular Disease
- RX-MID 6,136
- BOOK-THIN 156 in Mississippi
- PHOTO-ENUM Mark Thompson · 2006
Lawrence Leader, DO's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
6,136 ≥ 95th percentile 95% of 1,370,886 prescribers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. 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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Lawrence Leader, DO practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 4 hospital affiliations - 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 Leader, DO?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Cardiovascular Disease Physician
Medicare Part D claims
6,136 102% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Mississippi
How Cardiovascular Disease Physician compares to other specialties among Mississippi providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Cardiovascular Disease Physician. Verify directly:
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1508970211 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Cardiovascular Disease Physician |
| Credentials | DO |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 08/18/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Lawrence Leader, DO 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.
According to CMS billing records, Lawrence Leader, DO is affiliated with 4 Medicare-billing facilities.
Fgh Physician Billing
Hattiesburg, MS
Forrest County General Hospital
Columbia, MS
Hattiesburg Clinic PA
Hattiesburg, MS
Walthall General Hospital
Tylertown, MS
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 Leader, DO. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$377
Largest payer
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
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 · Typical
Lawrence Leader, DO - brand share 17.0%
Cardiovascular Disease Physician average
17% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 6,136 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.
6,136
Total Claims
$829K
Total Drug Cost
667
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 12,495
- Total Day Supply
- 372,739
- Brand vs Generic
- 17% brand / 83% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $712K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $117K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.58
- Gender Split
- 50% female / 50% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 65, 65-74: 285, 75-84: 259, 85+: 58
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Lawrence Leader, DO prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
506 claims
- Eliquis
Eliquis
403 claims
- Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel
377 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
318 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
304 claims
- Isosorbide Mononit…
Isosorbide Mononitrate Er
302 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
274 claims
- Xarelto
Xarelto
262 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 506 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 403 |
| Clopidogrel Clopidogrel Bisulfate | 377 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 318 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 304 |
| Isosorbide Mononitrate Er Isosorbide Mononitrate | 302 |
| Losartan Potassium | 274 |
| Xarelto Rivaroxaban | 262 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 253 |
| Lisinopril | 243 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Cardiovascular Disease Physician Overview
How Lawrence Leader, DO fits within the Cardiovascular Disease Physician landscape nationally.
24,810
Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in US
54
States with Cardiovascular Disease Physician
3,033
Avg Claims per Provider
Lawrence Leader, DO's 6,136 claims are above the specialty average of 3,033.
Nationwide Cardiovascular Disease Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Leader, both outside Mississippi so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in Mississippi
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Mississippi, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Leader.
One of 156 Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers enrolled in Mississippi, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Joseph Adams
MD
Tupelo, MS
Dr. Satjit Adlakha
D.O.
Pascagoula, MS
Dr. Myrna Alexander
M.D.
Jackson, MS
Dr. Stephen Anderson
M.D.
Jackson, MS
Dr. Kellan Ashley
MD
Jackson, MS
Compare Cardiovascular Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lawrence Leader, DO's specialty? ▼
Lawrence Leader, DO specializes in Cardiovascular Disease Physician and practices in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Credentials: DO.
How much does Lawrence Leader, DO prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Lawrence Leader, DO wrote 6,136 Medicare Part D claims totaling $829K in drug costs for 667 beneficiaries.
Where is Lawrence Leader, DO located? ▼
Lawrence Leader, DO is located at 415 S 28TH AVE, Hattiesburg, MS, 39401. Phone: (601) 268-5800.
What is Lawrence Leader, DO's NPI number? ▼
Lawrence Leader, DO's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508970211, issued on 08/18/2006.
Does Lawrence Leader, DO prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Lawrence Leader, DO's prescribing is 17% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $712K in brand drug costs.
How many Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 24,810 Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider writes 3,033 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Lawrence Leader, DO prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Lawrence Leader, DO's most frequently prescribed drugs include Metoprolol Succinate, Eliquis, Clopidogrel. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Lawrence Leader, DO accept Medicare? ▼
Lawrence Leader, DO appears in CMS Medicare data with 6,136 Part D claims and 667 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Lawrence Leader, DO's credentials? ▼
Lawrence Leader, DO's NPI is 1508970211 with credentials DO. 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.
- 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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