2026 NPPES data Surgery Physician NPI 1477615391 M.D.
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LAWRENCE SCHIMMEL, M.D.

Surgery Physician in CORAL GABLES, Florida. 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
62
Medicare Part D claims · Surgery Physician avg: 169
Generic prescribing
47%
generic claims · 53% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

LAWRENCE SCHIMMEL, M.D. filed 62 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Surgery Physician in CORAL GABLES, Florida, prescribing 47% generic.

62
Part D claims, 2023
47%
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 SCHIMMEL, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

62 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

LAWRENCE SCHIMMEL, 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 SCHIMMEL, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/15/2006

NPI 1477615391

Primary specialty

Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

36,191 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

62 63% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 169

Specialty distribution in Florida

How Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Florida providers

Florida providers

Surgery Physician share within Florida

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Surgery 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 SCHIMMEL, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 10 EDGEWATER DR, CORAL GABLES, FL, 33133, with a listed phone of (305) 663-8106. NPI 1477615391 was issued on 12/15/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SCHIMMEL 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 62 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $33K in drug spend, split 53% brand-name and 47% 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.

Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 36,191 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 169 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

10 EDGEWATER DR
CORAL GABLES, FL 33133

Provider Details

NPI 1477615391
Specialty Surgery Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/15/2006

License & disciplinary context — Florida FLDOH 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~75K Florida medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to LAWRENCE SCHIMMEL, M.D.. To verify LAWRENCE SCHIMMEL, M.D.'s current license status, search the FLDOH public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

480
Total board actions, Florida 2023
Across 467 cases
6.40
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Florida statewide rate
monetary fine
Most common action type
138 cases

FLDOH publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Florida disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

LAWRENCE SCHIMMEL, M.D. — brand share 53.0%
Specialty average (est.)

53% brand-name claims vs 47% generic, on 62 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.

62
Total Claims
$33K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
133
Total Day Supply
3,805
Brand vs Generic
53% brand / 47% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$32K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.50

Surgery Physician Overview

How LAWRENCE SCHIMMEL, M.D. fits within the Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

36,191
Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Surgery Physician
169
Avg Claims per Provider

LAWRENCE SCHIMMEL, M.D.'s 62 claims are below the specialty average of 169.

Nearby Surgery Physician Providers in Florida

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LAWRENCE SCHIMMEL, M.D.'s specialty?
LAWRENCE SCHIMMEL, M.D. specializes in Surgery Physician and practices in CORAL GABLES, Florida. Credentials: M.D..
How much does LAWRENCE SCHIMMEL, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LAWRENCE SCHIMMEL, M.D. wrote 62 Medicare Part D claims totaling $33K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is LAWRENCE SCHIMMEL, M.D. located?
LAWRENCE SCHIMMEL, M.D. is located at 10 EDGEWATER DR, CORAL GABLES, FL, 33133. Phone: (305) 663-8106.
What is LAWRENCE SCHIMMEL, M.D.'s NPI number?
LAWRENCE SCHIMMEL, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477615391, issued on 12/15/2006.
Does LAWRENCE SCHIMMEL, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LAWRENCE SCHIMMEL, M.D.'s prescribing is 53% brand-name and 47% generic drugs by claim count, with $32K in brand drug costs.
How many Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 36,191 Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Surgery Physician provider writes 169 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does LAWRENCE SCHIMMEL, M.D. accept Medicare?
LAWRENCE SCHIMMEL, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 62 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LAWRENCE SCHIMMEL, M.D.'s credentials?
LAWRENCE SCHIMMEL, M.D.'s NPI is 1477615391 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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