NPI registry status
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2026 NPPES data Hematology & Oncology Physician NPI 1326351537 M.D
Verify on CMS → Nelly Awkar Lazo, M.D
Hematology & Oncology Physician in Downey, California.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 11,215 in Hematology & Oncology Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
279
Medicare Part D claims · 66 beneficiaries · Hematology & Oncology Physician avg: 847
Generic prescribing
61%
generic claims · 39% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$3.2K
140 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Nelly Awkar Lazo, M.D filed 279 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Hematology & Oncology Physician in Downey, California, prescribing 61% generic.
- 279
- Part D claims, 2023
- 61%
- 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.
Nelly Awkar Lazo, M.D's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
279 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Nelly Awkar Lazo, 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 Nelly Awkar Lazo, M.D?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Hematology & Oncology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
279 67% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in California
How Hematology & Oncology Physician compares to other specialties among California providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Hematology & Oncology Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Nelly Awkar Lazo, M.D appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hematology & Oncology Physician provider holding M.D credentials at 11480 BROOKSHIRE AVE, Downey, CA, 90241, with a listed phone of (562) 869-1201. NPI 1326351537 was issued on 07/16/2010.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 279 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 66 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $866K in drug spend, split 39% brand-name and 61% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 8.6%.
Hematology & Oncology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 11,215 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 847 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1326351537 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Hematology & Oncology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 07/16/2010 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Nelly Awkar Lazo, 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.
The Oncology Institute CA, A Professional Corporation
Mission Viejo, 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).
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 Nelly Awkar Lazo, M.D. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$3.2K
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.
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 Nelly Awkar Lazo, M.D. To verify Nelly Awkar Lazo, 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 · Above average
Nelly Awkar Lazo, M.D - brand share 39.0%
Hematology & Oncology Physician average
39% brand-name claims vs 61% generic, on 279 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.
279
Total Claims
$866K
Total Drug Cost
66
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 451
- Total Day Supply
- 12,494
- Brand vs Generic
- 39% brand / 61% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $852K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $14K
- Opioid Claims
- 24 (8.6% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.72
- Gender Split
- 64% female / 36% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Nelly Awkar Lazo, M.D prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Letrozole
Letrozole
40 claims
- Xarelto
Xarelto
32 claims
- Revlimid
Revlimid
21 claims
- Alendronate Sodium
Alendronate Sodium
19 claims
- Hydroxyurea 15
Hydroxyurea
15 claims
- Opdivo 11
Opdivo
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Letrozole | 40 |
| Xarelto Rivaroxaban | 32 |
| Revlimid Lenalidomide | 21 |
| Alendronate Sodium | 19 |
| Hydroxyurea | 15 |
| Opdivo Nivolumab | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Hematology & Oncology Physician Overview
How Nelly Awkar Lazo, M.D fits within the Hematology & Oncology Physician landscape nationally.
11,215
Hematology & Oncology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Hematology & Oncology Physician
847
Avg Claims per Provider
Nelly Awkar Lazo, M.D's 279 claims are below the specialty average of 847.
Nearby Hematology & Oncology Physician Providers in California
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Awkar Lazo.
Dr. Mark Abate
M.D.
Santa Barbara, CA
Dr. Iman Abdalla
MD
Los Angeles, CA
Dr. Nihal Abdulla
MD
Los Alamitos, CA
Dr. Oyewale Abidoye
M.D.
La Jolla, CA
Dr. Mohamad Adada
M.D., PHD
Roseville, CA
Compare Hematology & Oncology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nelly Awkar Lazo, M.D's specialty? ▼
Nelly Awkar Lazo, M.D specializes in Hematology & Oncology Physician and practices in Downey, California. Credentials: M.D.
How much does Nelly Awkar Lazo, M.D prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Nelly Awkar Lazo, M.D wrote 279 Medicare Part D claims totaling $866K in drug costs for 66 beneficiaries.
Where is Nelly Awkar Lazo, M.D located? ▼
Nelly Awkar Lazo, M.D is located at 11480 BROOKSHIRE AVE, Downey, CA, 90241. Phone: (562) 869-1201.
What is Nelly Awkar Lazo, M.D's NPI number? ▼
Nelly Awkar Lazo, M.D's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326351537, issued on 07/16/2010.
Does Nelly Awkar Lazo, M.D prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Nelly Awkar Lazo, M.D's prescribing is 39% brand-name and 61% generic drugs by claim count, with $852K in brand drug costs.
Does Nelly Awkar Lazo, M.D prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Nelly Awkar Lazo, M.D had 24 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 8.6%.
How many Hematology & Oncology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 11,215 Hematology & Oncology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Hematology & Oncology Physician provider writes 847 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Nelly Awkar Lazo, M.D prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Nelly Awkar Lazo, M.D's most frequently prescribed drugs include Letrozole, Xarelto, Revlimid. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Nelly Awkar Lazo, M.D accept Medicare? ▼
Nelly Awkar Lazo, M.D appears in CMS Medicare data with 279 Part D claims and 66 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Nelly Awkar Lazo, M.D's credentials? ▼
Nelly Awkar Lazo, M.D's NPI is 1326351537 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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