2026 NPPES data Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1528033958 D.O.
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LAWRENCE TEPPER, D.O.

Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician in KEY WEST, 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
268
Medicare Part D claims · 98 beneficiaries · Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 693
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$745.62
27 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

LAWRENCE TEPPER, D.O. filed 268 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician in KEY WEST, Florida, prescribing 87% generic.

268
Part D claims, 2023
87%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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 TEPPER, D.O.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

268 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 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 certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

LAWRENCE TEPPER, D.O. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — 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 TEPPER, D.O.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/21/2006

NPI 1528033958

Primary specialty

Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician

Niche

1,436 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

268 61% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 693

Specialty distribution in Florida

How Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Florida providers

Florida providers

Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician share within Florida

1. Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician share within Florida

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Hematology (Internal Medicine) 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 TEPPER, D.O. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician provider holding D.O. credentials at 3426 N ROOSEVELT BLVD, KEY WEST, FL, 33040, with a listed phone of (305) 296-0021. NPI 1528033958 was issued on 02/21/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what TEPPER 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 268 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 98 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $397K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 8.2%. 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.

Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,436 enrolled providers across 50 states and an average of 693 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

3426 N ROOSEVELT BLVD
KEY WEST, FL 33040

Provider Details

NPI 1528033958
Specialty Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician
Credentials D.O.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/21/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LAWRENCE TEPPER, D.O. 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.

JUPITER MEDICAL CENTER PHYSICIANS GROUP INC
JUPITER, FL

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 TEPPER, D.O.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$746

Largest payer

GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.

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.

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 TEPPER, D.O.. To verify LAWRENCE TEPPER, D.O.'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 · Typical

LAWRENCE TEPPER, D.O. — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 268 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.

268
Total Claims
$397K
Total Drug Cost
98
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
418
Total Day Supply
11,564
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$337K
Generic Drug Cost
$60K
Opioid Claims
22 (8.2% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.85
Gender Split
70% female / 30% 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 TEPPER, D.O. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Anastrozole
27
Gabapentin
17
Potassium Chloride
15
Imatinib Mesylate
12
Hydroxyurea
11
Prednisone
11

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

Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview

How LAWRENCE TEPPER, D.O. fits within the Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

1,436
Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
50
States with Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician
693
Avg Claims per Provider

LAWRENCE TEPPER, D.O.'s 268 claims are below the specialty average of 693.

Nearby Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in Florida

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

Compare Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LAWRENCE TEPPER, D.O.'s specialty?
LAWRENCE TEPPER, D.O. specializes in Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in KEY WEST, Florida. Credentials: D.O..
How much does LAWRENCE TEPPER, D.O. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LAWRENCE TEPPER, D.O. wrote 268 Medicare Part D claims totaling $397K in drug costs for 98 beneficiaries.
Where is LAWRENCE TEPPER, D.O. located?
LAWRENCE TEPPER, D.O. is located at 3426 N ROOSEVELT BLVD, KEY WEST, FL, 33040. Phone: (305) 296-0021.
What is LAWRENCE TEPPER, D.O.'s NPI number?
LAWRENCE TEPPER, D.O.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528033958, issued on 02/21/2006.
Does LAWRENCE TEPPER, D.O. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LAWRENCE TEPPER, D.O.'s prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $337K in brand drug costs.
Does LAWRENCE TEPPER, D.O. prescribe opioids?
Yes, LAWRENCE TEPPER, D.O. had 22 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 8.2%.
How many Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,436 Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 50 states in the US. The average Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 693 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LAWRENCE TEPPER, D.O. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LAWRENCE TEPPER, D.O.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Anastrozole, Gabapentin, Potassium Chloride. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LAWRENCE TEPPER, D.O. accept Medicare?
LAWRENCE TEPPER, D.O. appears in CMS Medicare data with 268 Part D claims and 98 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LAWRENCE TEPPER, D.O.'s credentials?
LAWRENCE TEPPER, D.O.'s NPI is 1528033958 with credentials D.O.. 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.

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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