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2026 NPPES data Cardiovascular Disease Physician NPI 1609857705 MD
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Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Avondale, Arizona.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 24,810 in Cardiovascular Disease 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
6K
Medicare Part D claims · 1K beneficiaries · Cardiovascular Disease Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$545.41
16 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Lorne Murray, MD filed 5,557 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Avondale, Arizona, prescribing 85% generic.
- 6K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 85%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
- ≥95th
- 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.
Lorne Murray, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
5,557 ≥ 95th percentile 95% of 1,370,886 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 · 2023
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Lorne Murray, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 4 hospital affiliations - 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 Lorne Murray, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Cardiovascular Disease Physician
Medicare Part D claims
5,557 83% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Arizona
How Cardiovascular Disease Physician compares to other specialties among Arizona providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Cardiovascular Disease Physician. Verify directly:
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).
Lorne Murray, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider holding MD credentials at 10815 W MCDOWELL RD, Avondale, AZ, 85392, with a listed phone of (623) 433-0202. NPI 1609857705 was issued on 11/07/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 5,557 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 1,053 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $961K in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 85% generic by claim count.
Cardiovascular Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 24,810 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 3,033 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 | 1609857705 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Cardiovascular Disease Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 11/07/2005 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Lorne Murray, 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.
According to CMS billing records, Lorne Murray, MD is affiliated with 4 Medicare-billing facilities.
Privia Medical Group Arizona, LLC
Avondale, AZ
Sjhmc Physician Services
Phoenix, AZ
Summit Healthcare Association
Show Low, AZ
Summit Healthcare Medical Associates
Show Low, AZ
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 Lorne Murray, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$545
Largest payer
Abbott Laboratories
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
Lorne Murray, MD - brand share 15.0%
Cardiovascular Disease Physician average
15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 5,557 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.
5,557
Total Claims
$961K
Total Drug Cost
1,053
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 14,505
- Total Day Supply
- 432,162
- Brand vs Generic
- 15% brand / 85% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $868K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $93K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.58
- Gender Split
- 44% female / 56% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 84, 65-74: 443, 75-84: 407, 85+: 119
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Lorne Murray, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Carvedilol
Carvedilol
479 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
436 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
387 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
325 claims
- Eliquis
Eliquis
320 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
261 claims
- Xarelto
Xarelto
245 claims
- Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel
244 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Carvedilol | 479 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 436 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 387 |
| Losartan Potassium | 325 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 320 |
| Lisinopril | 261 |
| Xarelto Rivaroxaban | 245 |
| Clopidogrel Clopidogrel Bisulfate | 244 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 244 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 229 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Cardiovascular Disease Physician Overview
How Lorne Murray, MD fits within the Cardiovascular Disease Physician landscape nationally.
24,810
Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in US
54
States with Cardiovascular Disease Physician
3,033
Avg Claims per Provider
Lorne Murray, MD's 5,557 claims are above the specialty average of 3,033.
Nearby Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in Arizona
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Arizona, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Murray.
Dr. Mahmoud Abdelnabi
MD
Scottsdale, AZ
Dr. Kanaan Abow Alkhier
MD, RPVI, RCS, RVS
Lake Havasu City, AZ
Dr. Anas Abudan
MD
Yuma, AZ
Dr. Tushar Acharya
M.D.
Tucson, AZ
Dr. Ashim Aggarwal
MD
Peoria, AZ
Compare Cardiovascular Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- 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 Arizona medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lorne Murray, MD's specialty? ▼
Lorne Murray, MD specializes in Cardiovascular Disease Physician and practices in Avondale, Arizona. Credentials: MD.
How much does Lorne Murray, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Lorne Murray, MD wrote 5,557 Medicare Part D claims totaling $961K in drug costs for 1,053 beneficiaries.
Where is Lorne Murray, MD located? ▼
Lorne Murray, MD is located at 10815 W MCDOWELL RD, Avondale, AZ, 85392. Phone: (623) 433-0202.
What is Lorne Murray, MD's NPI number? ▼
Lorne Murray, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609857705, issued on 11/07/2005.
Does Lorne Murray, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Lorne Murray, MD's prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $868K in brand drug costs.
How many Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 24,810 Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider writes 3,033 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Lorne Murray, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Lorne Murray, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Carvedilol, Atorvastatin Calcium, Metoprolol Succinate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Lorne Murray, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Lorne Murray, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 5,557 Part D claims and 1,053 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Lorne Murray, MD's credentials? ▼
Lorne Murray, MD's NPI is 1609857705 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
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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