2026 NPPES data Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician NPI 1457302804 M.D.
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LONNIE LASSITER, M.D.

Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician in FOREST CITY, 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
167
Medicare Part D claims · 58 beneficiaries · Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician avg: 522
Generic prescribing
81%
generic claims · 19% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

LONNIE LASSITER, M.D. filed 167 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician in FOREST CITY, North Carolina, prescribing 81% generic.

167
Part D claims, 2023
81%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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LONNIE LASSITER, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

167 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 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 certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

LONNIE LASSITER, M.D. 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).

What does the federal data show about LONNIE LASSITER, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/12/2006

NPI 1457302804

Primary specialty

Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician

Rare

237 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

167 68% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 522

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician share within North Carolina

1. Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician share within North Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine (Preventive 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).

LONNIE LASSITER, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 112 SPARKS DR, FOREST CITY, NC, 28043, with a listed phone of (828) 351-6000. NPI 1457302804 was issued on 05/12/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LASSITER 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 167 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 58 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $14K in drug spend, split 19% brand-name and 81% 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.

Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 237 enrolled providers across 41 states and an average of 522 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

112 SPARKS DR
FOREST CITY, NC 28043

Provider Details

NPI 1457302804
Specialty Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/12/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LONNIE LASSITER, M.D. 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.

MEND HEALTH LLC
KETTERING, OH

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

LONNIE LASSITER, M.D. — brand share 19.0%
Specialty average (est.)

19% brand-name claims vs 81% generic, on 167 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.

167
Total Claims
$14K
Total Drug Cost
58
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
174
Total Day Supply
2,927
Brand vs Generic
19% brand / 81% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$11K
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Antibiotic Claims
71

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.41
Gender Split
50% female / 50% male
Age Distribution
<65: 20, 65-74: 24, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What LONNIE LASSITER, 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
Santyl
Collagenase Clostridium Hist.
31
Triamcinolone Acetonide
23
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
21
Lidocaine
18
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
15
Doxycycline Hyclate
13
Linezolid
11

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

Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician Overview

How LONNIE LASSITER, M.D. fits within the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

237
Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician Providers in US
41
States with Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician
522
Avg Claims per Provider

LONNIE LASSITER, M.D.'s 167 claims are below the specialty average of 522.

Nearby Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine (Preventive 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 LASSITER.

Compare Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LONNIE LASSITER, M.D.'s specialty?
LONNIE LASSITER, M.D. specializes in Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician and practices in FOREST CITY, North Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does LONNIE LASSITER, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LONNIE LASSITER, M.D. wrote 167 Medicare Part D claims totaling $14K in drug costs for 58 beneficiaries.
Where is LONNIE LASSITER, M.D. located?
LONNIE LASSITER, M.D. is located at 112 SPARKS DR, FOREST CITY, NC, 28043. Phone: (828) 351-6000.
What is LONNIE LASSITER, M.D.'s NPI number?
LONNIE LASSITER, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457302804, issued on 05/12/2006.
Does LONNIE LASSITER, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LONNIE LASSITER, M.D.'s prescribing is 19% brand-name and 81% generic drugs by claim count, with $11K in brand drug costs.
How many Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 237 Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician providers across 41 states in the US. The average Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician provider writes 522 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LONNIE LASSITER, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LONNIE LASSITER, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Santyl, Triamcinolone Acetonide, Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LONNIE LASSITER, M.D. accept Medicare?
LONNIE LASSITER, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 167 Part D claims and 58 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LONNIE LASSITER, M.D.'s credentials?
LONNIE LASSITER, M.D.'s NPI is 1457302804 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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