2026 NPPES data Adult Medicine Physician NPI 1194724229 MD
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LON LAFFERTY, MD

Adult Medicine Physician in INEZ, Kentucky. 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
9K
Medicare Part D claims · 418 beneficiaries · Adult Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$50.2
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: LON LAFFERTY, MD is a Adult Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in INEZ, Kentucky with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 9K claims across 418 beneficiaries — 11% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $50.2 across 3 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: LON LAFFERTY, MD filed 9,299 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across INEZ, Kentucky. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

LON LAFFERTY, MD 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).

LON LAFFERTY, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/20/2005

NPI 1194724229

Primary specialty

Adult Medicine Physician

Niche

2,481 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

9,299 231% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,807

Specialty distribution in Kentucky

How Adult Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Kentucky providers

Kentucky providers

Adult Medicine Physician share within Kentucky

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Adult 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).

LON LAFFERTY, MD is a Adult Medicine Physician provider practicing in INEZ, Kentucky, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1194724229. 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.

LON LAFFERTY, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Adult Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2160 BLACKLOG RD, INEZ, KY, 41224, with a listed phone of (606) 295-5028. NPI 1194724229 was issued on 07/20/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LAFFERTY 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 9,299 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 418 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $450K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.7%. 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.

Adult Medicine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 2,481 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 2,807 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

2160 BLACKLOG RD
INEZ, KY 41224

Provider Details

NPI 1194724229
Specialty Adult Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/20/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LON LAFFERTY, MD 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.

LON LAFFERTY MD PSC
INEZ, KY

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 LON LAFFERTY, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$50

Largest payer

Novo Nordisk Inc

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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

LON LAFFERTY, MD — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 9,299 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.

9,299
Total Claims
$450K
Total Drug Cost
418
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
12,728
Total Day Supply
354,932
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$345K
Generic Drug Cost
$100K
Opioid Claims
441 (4.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
375

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.07
Gender Split
41% female / 59% male
Age Distribution
<65: 134, 65-74: 180, 75-84: 82, 85+: 22

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Lisinopril
403
Omeprazole
353
Gabapentin
338
Levothyroxine Sodium
294
Atorvastatin Calcium
288
Amlodipine Besylate
264
Metformin Hcl
223
Furosemide
210
Alprazolam
205
Metoprolol Succinate
193

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

Adult Medicine Physician Overview

How LON LAFFERTY, MD fits within the Adult Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

2,481
Adult Medicine Physician Providers in US
52
States with Adult Medicine Physician
2,807
Avg Claims per Provider

LON LAFFERTY, MD's 9,299 claims are above the specialty average of 2,807.

Nearby Adult Medicine Physician Providers in Kentucky

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LON LAFFERTY, MD's specialty?
LON LAFFERTY, MD specializes in Adult Medicine Physician and practices in INEZ, Kentucky. Credentials: MD.
How much does LON LAFFERTY, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LON LAFFERTY, MD wrote 9,299 Medicare Part D claims totaling $450K in drug costs for 418 beneficiaries.
Where is LON LAFFERTY, MD located?
LON LAFFERTY, MD is located at 2160 BLACKLOG RD, INEZ, KY, 41224. Phone: (606) 295-5028.
What is LON LAFFERTY, MD's NPI number?
LON LAFFERTY, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194724229, issued on 07/20/2005.
Does LON LAFFERTY, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LON LAFFERTY, MD's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $345K in brand drug costs.
Does LON LAFFERTY, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, LON LAFFERTY, MD had 441 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.7%.
How many Adult Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 2,481 Adult Medicine Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Adult Medicine Physician provider writes 2,807 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LON LAFFERTY, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LON LAFFERTY, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Lisinopril, Omeprazole, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LON LAFFERTY, MD accept Medicare?
LON LAFFERTY, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 9,299 Part D claims and 418 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LON LAFFERTY, MD's credentials?
LON LAFFERTY, MD's NPI is 1194724229 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.

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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