2026 NPPES data Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Physician NPI 1215015946 MD
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LOUISE GLASER, MD

Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Physician in SACRAMENTO, California. 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
123
Medicare Part D claims · 16 beneficiaries · Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Physician avg: 134
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

LOUISE GLASER, MD filed 123 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Physician in SACRAMENTO, California, prescribing 84% generic.

123
Part D claims, 2023
84%
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.

LOUISE GLASER, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

123 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)

LOUISE GLASER, MD 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 LOUISE GLASER, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/01/2006

NPI 1215015946

Primary specialty

Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Physician

Rare

199 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

123 8% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 134

Specialty distribution in California

How Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Physician share within California

1. Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Physician share within California

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Pediatric Hospice and Palliative 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).

LOUISE GLASER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1020 29TH ST STE 550, SACRAMENTO, CA, 95816, with a listed phone of (916) 887-7955. NPI 1215015946 was issued on 11/01/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GLASER 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 123 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 16 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $9K in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 84% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 66.7%. 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.

Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 199 enrolled providers across 39 states and an average of 134 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

1020 29TH ST STE 550
SACRAMENTO, CA 95816

Provider Details

NPI 1215015946
Specialty Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 11/01/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LOUISE GLASER, 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.

SUTTER VALLEY MEDICAL FOUNDATION
SACRAMENTO, CA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to LOUISE GLASER, MD. To verify LOUISE GLASER, MD's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

LOUISE GLASER, MD — brand share 16.0%
Specialty average (est.)

16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 123 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.

123
Total Claims
$9K
Total Drug Cost
16
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
129
Total Day Supply
3,160
Brand vs Generic
16% brand / 84% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$5K
Generic Drug Cost
$4K
Opioid Claims
82 (66.7% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
3.00

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What LOUISE GLASER, MD 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
Morphine Sulfate Er
Morphine Sulfate
27
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
17
Hydromorphone Hcl
11
Oxycontin
Oxycodone Hcl
11

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

Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Physician Overview

How LOUISE GLASER, MD fits within the Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

199
Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Physician Providers in US
39
States with Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Physician
134
Avg Claims per Provider

LOUISE GLASER, MD's 123 claims are below the specialty average of 134.

Nearby Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Physician Providers in California

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as GLASER.

Compare Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LOUISE GLASER, MD's specialty?
LOUISE GLASER, MD specializes in Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Physician and practices in SACRAMENTO, California. Credentials: MD.
How much does LOUISE GLASER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LOUISE GLASER, MD wrote 123 Medicare Part D claims totaling $9K in drug costs for 16 beneficiaries.
Where is LOUISE GLASER, MD located?
LOUISE GLASER, MD is located at 1020 29TH ST STE 550, SACRAMENTO, CA, 95816. Phone: (916) 887-7955.
What is LOUISE GLASER, MD's NPI number?
LOUISE GLASER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215015946, issued on 11/01/2006.
Does LOUISE GLASER, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LOUISE GLASER, MD's prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $5K in brand drug costs.
Does LOUISE GLASER, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, LOUISE GLASER, MD had 82 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 66.7%.
How many Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 199 Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Physician providers across 39 states in the US. The average Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Physician provider writes 134 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LOUISE GLASER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LOUISE GLASER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Morphine Sulfate Er, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Hydromorphone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LOUISE GLASER, MD accept Medicare?
LOUISE GLASER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 123 Part D claims and 16 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LOUISE GLASER, MD's credentials?
LOUISE GLASER, MD's NPI is 1215015946 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

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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