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LAWSON HUNLEY, DO

Family Medicine Physician in CLYDE, North Carolina. 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
11K
Medicare Part D claims · 811 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
93.5111/100
▲ 10 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

LAWSON HUNLEY, DO reported a CMS MIPS final score of 93.5111/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 11,434 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

93.5111/100
MIPS score · +10 vs avg
11K
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.

LAWSON HUNLEY, DO's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

94 Top 29% higher than 71% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

LAWSON HUNLEY, DO practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 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 LAWSON HUNLEY, DO?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/19/2011

NPI 1861780223

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

11,434 235% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

MIPS final score

93.5111/100 10.411100000000005% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Family Medicine Physician share within North Carolina

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

LAWSON HUNLEY, DO's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Family Medicine Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
93.5111/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Family Medicine Physician) — 93.5111/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%93.5%
MIPS final score (Family Medicine Physician) — 93.5111/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

LAWSON HUNLEY, DO appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding DO credentials at 6750 CAROLINA BLVD, CLYDE, NC, 28721, with a listed phone of (828) 627-2211. NPI 1861780223 was issued on 07/19/2011. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HUNLEY 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 11,434 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 811 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.5 million in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.8%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 93.5111/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 84.2392), compared with the national average of 83.1.

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

6750 CAROLINA BLVD
CLYDE, NC 28721

Provider Details

NPI 1861780223
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials DO
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/19/2011

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

93.5111
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
84.2392
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LAWSON HUNLEY, DO 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.

MH ANGEL MEDICAL CENTER, LLLP
FRANKLIN, NC

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

LAWSON HUNLEY, DO — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 11,434 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.

11,434
Total Claims
$1.5M
Total Drug Cost
811
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
27,821
Total Day Supply
820,153
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.3M
Generic Drug Cost
$252K
Opioid Claims
544 (4.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
153

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.34
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male
Age Distribution
<65: 117, 65-74: 356, 75-84: 260, 85+: 78

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What LAWSON HUNLEY, DO 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
473
Lisinopril
436
Rosuvastatin Calcium
397
Levothyroxine Sodium
396
Amlodipine Besylate
392
Trazodone Hcl
311
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
275
Metoprolol Succinate
273
Escitalopram Oxalate
264
Gabapentin
253

* 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 LAWSON HUNLEY, DO 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

LAWSON HUNLEY, DO's 11,434 claims are above the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as HUNLEY.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LAWSON HUNLEY, DO's specialty?
LAWSON HUNLEY, DO specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in CLYDE, North Carolina. Credentials: DO.
How much does LAWSON HUNLEY, DO prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LAWSON HUNLEY, DO wrote 11,434 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.5M in drug costs for 811 beneficiaries.
What is LAWSON HUNLEY, DO's Medicare quality score?
LAWSON HUNLEY, DO has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 93.5111/100 (Quality: 84.2392). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is LAWSON HUNLEY, DO located?
LAWSON HUNLEY, DO is located at 6750 CAROLINA BLVD, CLYDE, NC, 28721. Phone: (828) 627-2211.
What is LAWSON HUNLEY, DO's NPI number?
LAWSON HUNLEY, DO's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861780223, issued on 07/19/2011.
Does LAWSON HUNLEY, DO prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LAWSON HUNLEY, DO's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.3M in brand drug costs.
Does LAWSON HUNLEY, DO prescribe opioids?
Yes, LAWSON HUNLEY, DO had 544 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.8%.
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 LAWSON HUNLEY, DO prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LAWSON HUNLEY, DO's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Lisinopril, Rosuvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LAWSON HUNLEY, DO accept Medicare?
LAWSON HUNLEY, DO appears in CMS Medicare data with 11,434 Part D claims and 811 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LAWSON HUNLEY, DO's credentials?
LAWSON HUNLEY, DO's NPI is 1861780223 with credentials DO. 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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