NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1346213741 M.D.
Verify on CMS → Loretta Metzger, M.D.
Internal Medicine Physician in Henderson, Nevada.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 174,792 in Internal Medicine 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
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 269 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Loretta Metzger, M.D. filed 5,119 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as an Internal Medicine Physician in Henderson, Nevada, prescribing 85% generic.
- 5K
- Part D claims, 2024
- 85%
- generic prescribing
- ≥94th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Loretta Metzger, M.D.
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1346213741), first enumerated 02/08/2006.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 5,119 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Board certification signal
Practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty; board certification not confirmed in federal records.
- Not in federal data
Individual sanction lookup
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Source: State medical board / FSMB
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1346213741 · Internal Medicine Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MEGA · RX-MID · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1346213741
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-MEGA 175K Internal Medicine
- RX-MID 5,119
- BOOK-LIGHT 1,376 in Nevada
- PHOTO-ENUM David Schreck · 2006
Loretta Metzger, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
5,119 ≥ 94th percentile 94% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Loretta Metzger, 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 Loretta Metzger, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Internal Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
5,119 84% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Nevada
How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Nevada 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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1346213741 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Internal Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 02/08/2006 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Loretta Metzger, M.D. - brand share 14.0%
Internal Medicine Physician average
14% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 5,119 2024 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 2024.
5,119
Total Claims
$477K
Total Drug Cost
269
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 11,767.167
- Total Day Supply
- 342,685
- Brand vs Generic
- 14% brand / 85% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $395K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $81K
- Opioid Claims
- 97 (1.9% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 196
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 76.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.95
- Gender Split
- 69% female / 31% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Loretta Metzger, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Rosuvastatin Calcium
Rosuvastatin Calcium
248 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
239 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
232 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
153 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
139 claims
- Pantoprazole Sodium
Pantoprazole Sodium
111 claims
- Alprazolam
Alprazolam
110 claims
- Gabapentin 99
Gabapentin
99 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 248 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 239 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 232 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 153 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 139 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 111 |
| Alprazolam | 110 |
| Gabapentin | 99 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 92 |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 90 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Internal Medicine Physician Overview
How Loretta Metzger, M.D. fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.
174,792
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,785
Avg Claims per Provider
Loretta Metzger, M.D.'s 5,119 claims are above the specialty average of 2,785.
Nationwide Internal Medicine Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Metzger, both outside Nevada so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Nevada
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Nevada, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Metzger.
One of 1,376 Internal Medicine Physician providers enrolled in Nevada, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Cherylene Abalos
D.O.
Nellis Afb, NV
Dr. Kasey Abanonu
MD
Las Vegas, NV
Dr. Muhammad Abbas
MD
Las Vegas, NV
Dr. Sherif Abdou
M.D.
Las Vegas, NV
Dr. Ijaz Abid
MD
North Las Vegas, NV
Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Loretta Metzger, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Loretta Metzger, M.D. specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in Henderson, Nevada. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Loretta Metzger, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Loretta Metzger, M.D. wrote 5,119 Medicare Part D claims totaling $477K in drug costs for 269 beneficiaries.
Where is Loretta Metzger, M.D. located? ▼
Loretta Metzger, M.D. is located at 1701 N GREEN VALLEY PKWY STE 4A, Henderson, NV, 89074. Phone: (702) 779-3252.
What is Loretta Metzger, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Loretta Metzger, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1346213741, issued on 02/08/2006.
Does Loretta Metzger, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Loretta Metzger, M.D.'s prescribing is 14% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $395K in brand drug costs.
Does Loretta Metzger, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Loretta Metzger, M.D. had 97 opioid claims in 2024 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.9%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 174,792 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,785 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Loretta Metzger, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Loretta Metzger, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Rosuvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Loretta Metzger, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Loretta Metzger, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 5,119 Part D claims and 269 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Loretta Metzger, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Loretta Metzger, M.D.'s NPI is 1346213741 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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