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2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1639220965 M.D.
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Otolaryngology Physician in Cordele, Georgia.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 10,893 in Otolaryngology Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
208
Medicare Part D claims · 44 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology Physician avg: 509
Generic prescribing
72%
generic claims · 22% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Lois March, M.D. filed 208 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as an Otolaryngology Physician in Cordele, Georgia, prescribing 72% generic.
- 208
- Part D claims, 2023
- 72%
- generic prescribing
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Lois March, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
208 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Lois March, 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 Lois March, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Otolaryngology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
208 59% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Georgia
How Otolaryngology Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Lois March, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Otolaryngology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 910 N 5TH ST, Cordele, GA, 31015, with a listed phone of (229) 271-4623. NPI 1639220965 was issued on 01/15/2007.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 208 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 44 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $30K in drug spend, split 22% brand-name and 72% generic by claim count.
Otolaryngology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,893 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 509 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1639220965 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Otolaryngology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 01/15/2007 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Lois March, M.D. - brand share 22.0%
Otolaryngology Physician average
22% brand-name claims vs 72% generic, on 208 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.
208
Total Claims
$30K
Total Drug Cost
44
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 245
- Total Day Supply
- 6,225
- Brand vs Generic
- 22% brand / 72% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $26K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $4K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 15
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 69.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.64
- Gender Split
- 64% female / 36% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Lois March, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
15 claims
- Carbamazepine Er
Carbamazepine Er
14 claims
- Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
13 claims
- Fluticasone Propio…
Fluticasone Propionate
13 claims
- Hydroxychloroquine…
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate
12 claims
- Nurtec Odt
Nurtec Odt
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Omeprazole | 15 |
| Carbamazepine Er Carbamazepine | 14 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 13 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 13 |
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 12 |
| Nurtec Odt Rimegepant Sulfate | 11 |
| Prenatal Vitamin Plus Low Iron "Pnv | N/A |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Otolaryngology Physician Overview
How Lois March, M.D. fits within the Otolaryngology Physician landscape nationally.
10,893
Otolaryngology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Otolaryngology Physician
509
Avg Claims per Provider
Lois March, M.D.'s 208 claims are below the specialty average of 509.
Nearby Otolaryngology Physician Providers in Georgia
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Georgia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as March.
Dr. Geoffrey Aaron
M.D.
Holly Springs, GA
Dr. Kenneth Aden
MD
Atlanta, GA
Dr. Raymond Aldridge
M.D.
Moultrie, GA
Dr. Mazyad Alenezi
MBBS
Augusta, GA
Fareed Alghamdi
Augusta, GA
Compare Otolaryngology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Georgia medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lois March, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Lois March, M.D. specializes in Otolaryngology Physician and practices in Cordele, Georgia. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Lois March, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Lois March, M.D. wrote 208 Medicare Part D claims totaling $30K in drug costs for 44 beneficiaries.
Where is Lois March, M.D. located? ▼
Lois March, M.D. is located at 910 N 5TH ST, Cordele, GA, 31015. Phone: (229) 271-4623.
What is Lois March, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Lois March, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639220965, issued on 01/15/2007.
Does Lois March, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Lois March, M.D.'s prescribing is 22% brand-name and 72% generic drugs by claim count, with $26K in brand drug costs.
How many Otolaryngology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 10,893 Otolaryngology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Otolaryngology Physician provider writes 509 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Lois March, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Lois March, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Omeprazole, Carbamazepine Er, Cyclobenzaprine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Lois March, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Lois March, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 208 Part D claims and 44 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Lois March, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Lois March, M.D.'s NPI is 1639220965 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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