2026 NPPES data Neurology Physician NPI 1245298249 MD
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LUCIE TEMPLE, MD

Neurology Physician in WINSTON SALEM, North Carolina. 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 673 beneficiaries · Neurology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

LUCIE TEMPLE, MD filed 4,172 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Neurology Physician in WINSTON SALEM, North Carolina, prescribing 91% generic.

4K
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.

LUCIE TEMPLE, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

4,172 Top 8% higher than 92% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. 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)

LUCIE TEMPLE, 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 LUCIE TEMPLE, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/02/2006

NPI 1245298249

Primary specialty

Neurology Physician

Mid-sized

19,866 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

4,172 219% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,309

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Neurology Physician share within North Carolina

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Neurology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Neurology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Neurology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Neurology 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).

LUCIE TEMPLE, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 190 KIMEL PARK DR STE 120, WINSTON SALEM, NC, 27103, with a listed phone of (336) 277-2200. NPI 1245298249 was issued on 05/02/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what TEMPLE 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 4,172 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 673 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.3 million in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count. 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.

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

190 KIMEL PARK DR STE 120
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27103

Provider Details

NPI 1245298249
Specialty Neurology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/02/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LUCIE TEMPLE, 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.

NOVANT HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP, LLC
BERMUDA RUN, NC

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

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

LUCIE TEMPLE, MD — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 4,172 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.

4,172
Total Claims
$1.3M
Total Drug Cost
673
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
8,066
Total Day Supply
238,546
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.1M
Generic Drug Cost
$201K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.51
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male
Age Distribution
<65: 77, 65-74: 264, 75-84: 266, 85+: 66

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What LUCIE TEMPLE, 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
Carbidopa-Levodopa
Carbidopa/Levodopa
440
Gabapentin
403
Carbidopa-Levodopa Er
Carbidopa/Levodopa
310
Levetiracetam
206
Memantine Hcl
194
Baclofen
163
Duloxetine Hcl
148
Pramipexole Dihydrochloride
Pramipexole Di-Hcl
134
Donepezil Hcl
117
Topiramate
103

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

Neurology Physician Overview

How LUCIE TEMPLE, MD 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

LUCIE TEMPLE, MD's 4,172 claims are above the specialty average of 1,309.

Nearby Neurology Physician Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as TEMPLE.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LUCIE TEMPLE, MD's specialty?
LUCIE TEMPLE, MD specializes in Neurology Physician and practices in WINSTON SALEM, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does LUCIE TEMPLE, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LUCIE TEMPLE, MD wrote 4,172 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.3M in drug costs for 673 beneficiaries.
Where is LUCIE TEMPLE, MD located?
LUCIE TEMPLE, MD is located at 190 KIMEL PARK DR STE 120, WINSTON SALEM, NC, 27103. Phone: (336) 277-2200.
What is LUCIE TEMPLE, MD's NPI number?
LUCIE TEMPLE, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245298249, issued on 05/02/2006.
Does LUCIE TEMPLE, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LUCIE TEMPLE, MD's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.1M in brand drug costs.
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 LUCIE TEMPLE, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LUCIE TEMPLE, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Carbidopa-Levodopa, Gabapentin, Carbidopa-Levodopa Er. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LUCIE TEMPLE, MD accept Medicare?
LUCIE TEMPLE, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,172 Part D claims and 673 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LUCIE TEMPLE, MD's credentials?
LUCIE TEMPLE, MD's NPI is 1245298249 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.

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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