2026 NPPES data Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician NPI 1174653992 M.D.
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MARGARET LO, M.D.

Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician in LOS ALTOS, 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
623
Medicare Part D claims · 119 beneficiaries · Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

MARGARET LO, M.D. filed 623 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician in LOS ALTOS, California, prescribing 96% generic.

623
Part D claims, 2023
96%
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.

MARGARET LO, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

623 Top 31% higher than 69% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 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)

MARGARET LO, M.D. 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 MARGARET LO, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/07/2007

NPI 1174653992

Primary specialty

Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician

Niche

2,087 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

623 50% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,242

Specialty distribution in California

How Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician share within California

1. Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician share within California

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Sports Medicine (Family 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).

MARGARET LO, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 370 DISTEL CIR, LOS ALTOS, CA, 94022, with a listed phone of (650) 254-5200. NPI 1174653992 was issued on 03/07/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LO 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 623 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 119 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $25K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% 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.

Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 2,087 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 1,242 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

370 DISTEL CIR
LOS ALTOS, CA 94022

Provider Details

NPI 1174653992
Specialty Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/07/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MARGARET LO, M.D. 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 BAY MEDICAL FOUNDATION
LOS ALTOS, 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 MARGARET LO, M.D.. To verify MARGARET LO, M.D.'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 · Generic-heavy

MARGARET LO, M.D. — brand share 4.0%
Specialty average (est.)

4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 623 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.

623
Total Claims
$25K
Total Drug Cost
119
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,425
Total Day Supply
40,964
Brand vs Generic
4% brand / 96% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$11K
Generic Drug Cost
$13K
Antibiotic Claims
12

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.68
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What MARGARET LO, M.D. 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
50
Amlodipine Besylate
43
Paxlovid (Eua)
Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir
39
Losartan Potassium
27
Hydrochlorothiazide
26
Rosuvastatin Calcium
22
Metoprolol Succinate
21
Alendronate Sodium
18
Metformin Hcl
18
Zolpidem Tartrate
18

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

Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Overview

How MARGARET LO, M.D. fits within the Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

2,087
Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in US
52
States with Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
1,242
Avg Claims per Provider

MARGARET LO, M.D.'s 623 claims are below the specialty average of 1,242.

Nearby Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in California

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

Compare Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MARGARET LO, M.D.'s specialty?
MARGARET LO, M.D. specializes in Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician and practices in LOS ALTOS, California. Credentials: M.D..
How much does MARGARET LO, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MARGARET LO, M.D. wrote 623 Medicare Part D claims totaling $25K in drug costs for 119 beneficiaries.
Where is MARGARET LO, M.D. located?
MARGARET LO, M.D. is located at 370 DISTEL CIR, LOS ALTOS, CA, 94022. Phone: (650) 254-5200.
What is MARGARET LO, M.D.'s NPI number?
MARGARET LO, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174653992, issued on 03/07/2007.
Does MARGARET LO, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MARGARET LO, M.D.'s prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $11K in brand drug costs.
How many Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 2,087 Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider writes 1,242 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MARGARET LO, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MARGARET LO, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Paxlovid (Eua). This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MARGARET LO, M.D. accept Medicare?
MARGARET LO, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 623 Part D claims and 119 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MARGARET LO, M.D.'s credentials?
MARGARET LO, M.D.'s NPI is 1174653992 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.
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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