2026 NPPES data Allergy Physician NPI 1669416178 M.D.
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LAWRENCE SCHEER, M.D.

Allergy Physician in WATERBURY, 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
226
Medicare Part D claims · 38 beneficiaries · Allergy Physician avg: 755
Generic prescribing
42%
generic claims · 58% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: LAWRENCE SCHEER, M.D. is a Allergy Physician ([object Object]) practicing in WATERBURY, Connecticut with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 226 claims across 38 beneficiaries — 58% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: LAWRENCE SCHEER, M.D. filed 226 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across WATERBURY, Connecticut. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

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).

LAWRENCE SCHEER, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/15/2006

NPI 1669416178

Primary specialty

Allergy Physician

Niche

1,019 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

226 70% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 755

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

How Allergy Physician compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers

Connecticut providers

Allergy Physician share within Connecticut

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Allergy Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Allergy Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Allergy Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Allergy Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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. is a Allergy Physician provider practicing in WATERBURY, Connecticut, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1669416178. 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 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. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SCHEER 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 226 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 38 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $182K in drug spend, split 58% brand-name and 42% 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.

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

714 CHASE PKWY
WATERBURY, CT 06708

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%
Specialty average (est.)

58% brand-name claims vs 42% 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 / 42% 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.

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.

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

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 42% 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

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.

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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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