2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1497765473 M.D.
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LAWRENCE VARNER, M.D.

Family Medicine Physician in FARMVILLE, Virginia. 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
666
Medicare Part D claims · 65 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

LAWRENCE VARNER, M.D. filed 666 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in FARMVILLE, Virginia, prescribing 84% generic.

666
Part D claims, 2023
84%
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 VARNER, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

666 Top 31% higher than 69% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). This entry sits in this band. 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 VARNER, 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 VARNER, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/09/2006

NPI 1497765473

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

666 81% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

Specialty distribution in Virginia

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Virginia providers

Virginia providers

Family Medicine Physician share within Virginia

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Family 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 VARNER, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 400 LONGWOOD AVE, FARMVILLE, VA, 23901, with a listed phone of (434) 392-6101. NPI 1497765473 was issued on 08/09/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what VARNER 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 666 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 65 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $56K in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 84% 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.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

400 LONGWOOD AVE
FARMVILLE, VA 23901

Provider Details

NPI 1497765473
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/09/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

LAWRENCE VARNER, M.D. — brand share 16.0%
Specialty average (est.)

16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 666 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.

666
Total Claims
$56K
Total Drug Cost
65
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
673
Total Day Supply
15,500
Brand vs Generic
16% brand / 84% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$47K
Generic Drug Cost
$9K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.71
Gender Split
37% female / 63% 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 VARNER, M.D. 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
64
Pantoprazole Sodium
49
Rosuvastatin Calcium
48
Lisinopril
47
Amlodipine Besylate
46
Tamsulosin Hcl
43
Metformin Hcl
21
Gabapentin
19
Baclofen
18
Synthroid
Levothyroxine Sodium
18

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

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How LAWRENCE VARNER, M.D. fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

LAWRENCE VARNER, M.D.'s 666 claims are below the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Virginia

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

Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LAWRENCE VARNER, M.D.'s specialty?
LAWRENCE VARNER, M.D. specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in FARMVILLE, Virginia. Credentials: M.D..
How much does LAWRENCE VARNER, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LAWRENCE VARNER, M.D. wrote 666 Medicare Part D claims totaling $56K in drug costs for 65 beneficiaries.
Where is LAWRENCE VARNER, M.D. located?
LAWRENCE VARNER, M.D. is located at 400 LONGWOOD AVE, FARMVILLE, VA, 23901. Phone: (434) 392-6101.
What is LAWRENCE VARNER, M.D.'s NPI number?
LAWRENCE VARNER, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497765473, issued on 08/09/2006.
Does LAWRENCE VARNER, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LAWRENCE VARNER, M.D.'s prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $47K in brand drug costs.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LAWRENCE VARNER, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LAWRENCE VARNER, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Pantoprazole Sodium, Rosuvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LAWRENCE VARNER, M.D. accept Medicare?
LAWRENCE VARNER, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 666 Part D claims and 65 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LAWRENCE VARNER, M.D.'s credentials?
LAWRENCE VARNER, M.D.'s NPI is 1497765473 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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