2026 NPPES data Neurology Physician NPI 1558332346 M.D.
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LORRAINE EDWARDS, M.D.

Neurology Physician in HASTINGS, Nebraska. 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 395 beneficiaries · Neurology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
92.345/100
▲ 9 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$357.65
37 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: LORRAINE EDWARDS, M.D. is a Neurology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in HASTINGS, Nebraska with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 3K claims across 395 beneficiaries — 8% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 92.345/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $357.65 across 37 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: LORRAINE EDWARDS, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 92.345 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 3,498 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

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).

LORRAINE EDWARDS, M.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/30/2006

NPI 1558332346

Primary specialty

Neurology Physician

Mid-sized

19,866 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,498 167% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,309

MIPS final score

92.345/100 9.245000000000005% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Nebraska

How Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among Nebraska providers

Nebraska providers

Neurology Physician share within Nebraska

1. Neurology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Neurology Physician share within Nebraska

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

LORRAINE EDWARDS, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Neurology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
92.345/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Neurology Physician) — 92.345/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%92.3%
MIPS final score (Neurology Physician) — 92.345/100 vs national avg 83.1

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. is a Neurology Physician provider practicing in HASTINGS, Nebraska, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1558332346. 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.

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. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what EDWARDS 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 3,498 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 395 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $902K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.6%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 92.345/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 86.0818), 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

2727 W 2ND ST
HASTINGS, NE 68901

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%
Specialty average (est.)

8% brand-name claims vs 92% 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 / 92% 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.

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.

Compare Neurology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

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 92.345/100 (Quality: 86.0818). 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 92% 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

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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