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MATTHEW LAMBERT, M.D.

Nephrology Physician in SPARTANBURG, South 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 387 beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K
MIPS score
90.4589/100
▲ 7 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$1.6K
83 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: MATTHEW LAMBERT, M.D. is a Nephrology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SPARTANBURG, South Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 387 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 90.4589/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $1.6K across 83 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What the federal data shows

MATTHEW LAMBERT, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 90.4589/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,841 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

90.4589/100
MIPS score · +7 vs avg
2K
Part D claims, 2023
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.

MATTHEW LAMBERT, 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

90 Top 40% higher than 60% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

MATTHEW LAMBERT, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

MATTHEW LAMBERT, M.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/20/2007

NPI 1992840805

Primary specialty

Nephrology Physician

Mid-sized

10,534 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,841 27% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,454

MIPS final score

90.4589/100 7.3589000000000055% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Nephrology Physician share within South Carolina

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MATTHEW LAMBERT, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Nephrology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
90.4589/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Nephrology Physician) — 90.4589/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%90.5%
MIPS final score (Nephrology Physician) — 90.4589/100 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).

MATTHEW LAMBERT, M.D. is a Nephrology Physician provider practicing in SPARTANBURG, South Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1992840805. 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.

MATTHEW LAMBERT, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 126 DILLON DR, SPARTANBURG, SC, 29307, with a listed phone of (864) 327-1212. NPI 1992840805 was issued on 02/20/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LAMBERT 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 1,841 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 387 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $375K in drug spend. 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 90.4589/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 92.8697, Cost 58.66), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Nephrology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,534 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,454 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

126 DILLON DR
SPARTANBURG, SC 29307

Provider Details

NPI 1992840805
Specialty Nephrology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/20/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

90.4589
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
92.8697
Quality
58.66
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MATTHEW LAMBERT, 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.

FOOTHILLS NEPHROLOGY PC
SPARTANBURG, SC

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

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 MATTHEW LAMBERT, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.6K

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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

1,841
Total Claims
$375K
Total Drug Cost
387
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,217
Total Day Supply
122,710
Generic Drug Cost
$46K
Antibiotic Claims
94

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
3.28
Gender Split
50% female / 50% male
Age Distribution
<65: 70, 65-74: 133, 75-84: 141, 85+: 43

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Losartan Potassium
150
Amlodipine Besylate
147
Chlorthalidone
139
Farxiga
Dapagliflozin Propanediol
135
Furosemide
104
Spironolactone
81
Allopurinol
69
Calcitriol
68
Lisinopril
59
Veltassa
Patiromer Calcium Sorbitex
49

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

Nephrology Physician Overview

How MATTHEW LAMBERT, M.D. fits within the Nephrology Physician landscape nationally.

10,534
Nephrology Physician Providers in US
55
States with Nephrology Physician
1,454
Avg Claims per Provider

MATTHEW LAMBERT, M.D.'s 1,841 claims are above the specialty average of 1,454.

Nearby Nephrology Physician Providers in South Carolina

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MATTHEW LAMBERT, M.D.'s specialty?
MATTHEW LAMBERT, M.D. specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in SPARTANBURG, South Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does MATTHEW LAMBERT, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MATTHEW LAMBERT, M.D. wrote 1,841 Medicare Part D claims totaling $375K in drug costs for 387 beneficiaries.
What is MATTHEW LAMBERT, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
MATTHEW LAMBERT, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 90.4589/100 (Quality: 92.8697, Cost: 58.66). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MATTHEW LAMBERT, M.D. located?
MATTHEW LAMBERT, M.D. is located at 126 DILLON DR, SPARTANBURG, SC, 29307. Phone: (864) 327-1212.
What is MATTHEW LAMBERT, M.D.'s NPI number?
MATTHEW LAMBERT, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992840805, issued on 02/20/2007.
How many Nephrology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,534 Nephrology Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Nephrology Physician provider writes 1,454 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MATTHEW LAMBERT, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MATTHEW LAMBERT, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Losartan Potassium, Amlodipine Besylate, Chlorthalidone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MATTHEW LAMBERT, M.D. accept Medicare?
MATTHEW LAMBERT, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,841 Part D claims and 387 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MATTHEW LAMBERT, M.D.'s credentials?
MATTHEW LAMBERT, M.D.'s NPI is 1992840805 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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