2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1255575379 MD
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LISA DOWNING-FORGET, MD

Family Medicine Physician in BENNINGTON, Vermont. 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 · 803 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: LISA DOWNING-FORGET, MD is a Family Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BENNINGTON, Vermont with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 11K claims across 803 beneficiaries — 14% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: LISA DOWNING-FORGET, MD filed 10,977 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across BENNINGTON, Vermont. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

LISA DOWNING-FORGET, MD 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).

LISA DOWNING-FORGET, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/21/2009

NPI 1255575379

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

10,977 221% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

Specialty distribution in Vermont

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Vermont providers

Vermont providers

Family Medicine Physician share within Vermont

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

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).

LISA DOWNING-FORGET, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider practicing in BENNINGTON, Vermont, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1255575379. 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.

LISA DOWNING-FORGET, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 140 HOSPITAL DR STE 108, BENNINGTON, VT, 05201, with a listed phone of (802) 447-5519. NPI 1255575379 was issued on 04/21/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DOWNING-FORGET 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 10,977 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 803 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.5 million in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.4%. 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

140 HOSPITAL DR STE 108
BENNINGTON, VT 05201

Provider Details

NPI 1255575379
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/21/2009

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

LISA DOWNING-FORGET, MD — brand share 14.0%
Specialty average (est.)

14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 10,977 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.

10,977
Total Claims
$1.5M
Total Drug Cost
803
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
22,889
Total Day Supply
664,202
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.2M
Generic Drug Cost
$275K
Opioid Claims
268 (2.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
216

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.11
Gender Split
68% female / 32% male
Age Distribution
<65: 45, 65-74: 333, 75-84: 292, 85+: 133

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Levothyroxine Sodium
573
Atorvastatin Calcium
404
Omeprazole
340
Lisinopril
309
Gabapentin
284
Amlodipine Besylate
268
Simvastatin
216
Hydrochlorothiazide
210
Escitalopram Oxalate
205
Metoprolol Succinate
204

* 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 LISA DOWNING-FORGET, MD 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

LISA DOWNING-FORGET, MD's 10,977 claims are above the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Vermont

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Vermont, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as DOWNING-FORGET.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LISA DOWNING-FORGET, MD's specialty?
LISA DOWNING-FORGET, MD specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in BENNINGTON, Vermont. Credentials: MD.
How much does LISA DOWNING-FORGET, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LISA DOWNING-FORGET, MD wrote 10,977 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.5M in drug costs for 803 beneficiaries.
Where is LISA DOWNING-FORGET, MD located?
LISA DOWNING-FORGET, MD is located at 140 HOSPITAL DR STE 108, BENNINGTON, VT, 05201. Phone: (802) 447-5519.
What is LISA DOWNING-FORGET, MD's NPI number?
LISA DOWNING-FORGET, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255575379, issued on 04/21/2009.
Does LISA DOWNING-FORGET, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LISA DOWNING-FORGET, MD's prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.2M in brand drug costs.
Does LISA DOWNING-FORGET, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, LISA DOWNING-FORGET, MD had 268 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.4%.
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 LISA DOWNING-FORGET, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LISA DOWNING-FORGET, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Atorvastatin Calcium, Omeprazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LISA DOWNING-FORGET, MD accept Medicare?
LISA DOWNING-FORGET, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 10,977 Part D claims and 803 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LISA DOWNING-FORGET, MD's credentials?
LISA DOWNING-FORGET, MD's NPI is 1255575379 with credentials MD. 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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