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2026 NPPES data Neurology Physician NPI 1558332346 M.D.
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Neurology Physician in Hastings, Nebraska.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 19,866 in Neurology 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 395 beneficiaries · Neurology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
92.3/100
▲ 9 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Industry payments
$357.65
37 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Lorraine Edwards, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 92.3/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 3,498 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 92.3/100
- MIPS score · +9 vs avg
- 3K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 91%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
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.
Lorraine Edwards, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
92 Top 32% higher than 68% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Lorraine Edwards, M.D. sits
This provider among neurology physician peers
Across the 5,437 neurology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Lorraine Edwards, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 86% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 70% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one neurology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Lorraine Edwards, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Lorraine Edwards, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting - 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 Lorraine Edwards, M.D.?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Neurology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
3,498 167% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
92.3/100 9.2 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Nebraska
How Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among Nebraska providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Lorraine Edwards, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Neurology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 92.3/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Neurology Physician) - 92.3/100 vs national avg 83.1
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).
Lorraine Edwards, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2727 W 2ND ST, Hastings, NE, 68901, with a listed phone of (402) 463-1250. NPI 1558332346 was issued on 01/30/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 3,498 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 395 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $902K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.6%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 92.3/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 86.1), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Neurology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 19,866 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,309 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 | 1558332346 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Neurology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 01/30/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
92.345
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
86.0818
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Individual
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 Lorraine Edwards, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$358
Largest payer
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
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 · Generic-heavy
Lorraine Edwards, M.D. - brand share 8.0%
Neurology Physician average
8% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 3,498 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.
3,498
Total Claims
$902K
Total Drug Cost
395
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 4,522
- Total Day Supply
- 127,091
- Brand vs Generic
- 8% brand / 91% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $719K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $183K
- Opioid Claims
- 22 (0.6% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.52
- Gender Split
- 57% female / 43% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 62, 65-74: 134, 75-84: 145, 85+: 54
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Lorraine Edwards, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Carbidopa-Levodopa
Carbidopa-Levodopa
300 claims
- Lamotrigine
Lamotrigine
253 claims
- Levetiracetam
Levetiracetam
158 claims
- Memantine Hcl
Memantine Hcl
153 claims
- Topiramate
Topiramate
125 claims
- Clonazepam 116
Clonazepam
116 claims
- Donepezil Hcl 104
Donepezil Hcl
104 claims
- Propranolol Hcl 104
Propranolol Hcl
104 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Carbidopa-Levodopa Carbidopa/Levodopa | 300 |
| Lamotrigine | 253 |
| Levetiracetam | 158 |
| Memantine Hcl | 153 |
| Topiramate | 125 |
| Clonazepam | 116 |
| Donepezil Hcl | 104 |
| Propranolol Hcl | 104 |
| Primidone | 92 |
| Baclofen | 91 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Neurology Physician Overview
How Lorraine Edwards, M.D. fits within the Neurology Physician landscape nationally.
19,866
Neurology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Neurology Physician
1,309
Avg Claims per Provider
Lorraine Edwards, M.D.'s 3,498 claims are above the specialty average of 1,309.
Nearby Neurology Physician Providers in Nebraska
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Nebraska, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Edwards.
Dr. Osama Abu Nassar
MD
Omaha, NE
Dr. John Aita
MD
Omaha, NE
Dr. Ahmad Al-Awwad
M.D.
Lincoln, NE
Dr. Fuad-Al Ali
M.D.
Omaha, NE
Ali Alsalahat
Omaha, NE
Compare Neurology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lorraine Edwards, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Lorraine Edwards, M.D. specializes in Neurology Physician and practices in Hastings, Nebraska. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Lorraine Edwards, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Lorraine Edwards, M.D. wrote 3,498 Medicare Part D claims totaling $902K in drug costs for 395 beneficiaries.
What is Lorraine Edwards, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Lorraine Edwards, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 92.3/100 (Quality: 86.1). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Lorraine Edwards, M.D. located? ▼
Lorraine Edwards, M.D. is located at 2727 W 2ND ST, Hastings, NE, 68901. Phone: (402) 463-1250.
What is Lorraine Edwards, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Lorraine Edwards, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558332346, issued on 01/30/2006.
Does Lorraine Edwards, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Lorraine Edwards, M.D.'s prescribing is 8% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $719K in brand drug costs.
Does Lorraine Edwards, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Lorraine Edwards, M.D. had 22 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.6%.
How many Neurology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 19,866 Neurology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Neurology Physician provider writes 1,309 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Lorraine Edwards, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Lorraine Edwards, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Carbidopa-Levodopa, Lamotrigine, Levetiracetam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Lorraine Edwards, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Lorraine Edwards, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,498 Part D claims and 395 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Lorraine Edwards, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Lorraine Edwards, M.D.'s NPI is 1558332346 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.
- Quality Performance
- CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) - 2023 performance year.
- 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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