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2026 NPPES data Allergy Physician NPI 1669416178 M.D.
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Allergy Physician in Waterbury, Connecticut.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,019 in Allergy 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
226
Medicare Part D claims · 38 beneficiaries · Allergy Physician avg: 755
Generic prescribing
0%
generic claims · 58% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
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 Scheer, M.D. filed 226 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Allergy Physician in Waterbury, Connecticut, prescribing 0% generic.
- 226
- Part D claims, 2023
- 0%
- generic prescribing
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 Scheer, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
226 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Lawrence Scheer, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Lawrence Scheer, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Allergy Physician
Medicare Part D claims
226 70% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Connecticut
How Allergy Physician compares to other specialties among Connecticut 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 Allergy 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).
Lawrence Scheer, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Allergy Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 714 CHASE PKWY, Waterbury, CT, 06708, with a listed phone of (203) 755-5500. NPI 1669416178 was issued on 06/15/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 226 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 38 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $182K in drug spend, split 58% brand-name and 0% generic by claim count.
Allergy Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,019 enrolled providers across 49 states and an average of 755 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 | 1669416178 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Allergy Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 06/15/2006 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy
Lawrence Scheer, M.D. - brand share 58.0%
Allergy Physician average
58% brand-name claims vs 0% generic, on 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.
226
Total Claims
$182K
Total Drug Cost
38
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 293
- Total Day Supply
- 8,174
- Brand vs Generic
- 58% brand / 0% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $175K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.93
- Gender Split
- 61% female / 39% 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 Scheer, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Xolair
Xolair
53 claims
- Symbicort
Symbicort
22 claims
- Flovent Diskus 18
Flovent Diskus
18 claims
- Levocetirizine Dih… 17
Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride
17 claims
- Montelukast Sodium 17
Montelukast Sodium
17 claims
- Ipratropium Bromide 13
Ipratropium Bromide
13 claims
- Albuterol Sulfate … 12
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
12 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Xolair Omalizumab | 53 |
| Symbicort Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate | 22 |
| Flovent Diskus Fluticasone Propionate | 18 |
| Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride | 17 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 17 |
| Ipratropium Bromide | 13 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa Albuterol Sulfate | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Allergy Physician Overview
How Lawrence Scheer, M.D. fits within the Allergy Physician landscape nationally.
1,019
Allergy Physician Providers in US
49
States with Allergy Physician
755
Avg Claims per Provider
Lawrence Scheer, M.D.'s 226 claims are below the specialty average of 755.
Nearby Allergy Physician Providers in Connecticut
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Connecticut, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Scheer.
Dr. Doron Ber
M.D.
Waterford, CT
Dr. Robert Debernardo
M.D., MPH
Trumbull, CT
Dr. Bruce Englander
M.D.
Bristol, CT
Dr. Hillary Hernandez-Trujillo
MD
Hartford, CT
Dr. Kevin Hunt
MD
Hamden, CT
Compare Allergy Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Connecticut medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Allergy Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lawrence Scheer, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Lawrence Scheer, M.D. specializes in Allergy Physician and practices in Waterbury, Connecticut. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Lawrence Scheer, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Lawrence Scheer, M.D. wrote 226 Medicare Part D claims totaling $182K in drug costs for 38 beneficiaries.
Where is Lawrence Scheer, M.D. located? ▼
Lawrence Scheer, M.D. is located at 714 CHASE PKWY, Waterbury, CT, 06708. Phone: (203) 755-5500.
What is Lawrence Scheer, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Lawrence Scheer, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669416178, issued on 06/15/2006.
Does Lawrence Scheer, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Lawrence Scheer, M.D.'s prescribing is 58% brand-name and 0% generic drugs by claim count, with $175K in brand drug costs.
How many Allergy Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,019 Allergy Physician providers across 49 states in the US. The average Allergy Physician provider writes 755 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Lawrence Scheer, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Lawrence Scheer, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Xolair, Symbicort, Flovent Diskus. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Lawrence Scheer, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Lawrence Scheer, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 226 Part D claims and 38 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Lawrence Scheer, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Lawrence Scheer, M.D.'s NPI is 1669416178 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.
- 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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