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2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1790781151 M.D.
Verify on CMS → Pamela Laughlin, M.D.
Internal Medicine Physician in Bellingham, Washington.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 172,737 in Internal Medicine 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
7K
Medicare Part D claims · 679 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Pamela Laughlin, M.D. filed 6,604 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as an Internal Medicine Physician in Bellingham, Washington, prescribing 86% generic.
- 7K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 86%
- 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.
Pamela Laughlin, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
6,604 Top 4% higher than 96% 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)
Pamela Laughlin, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 3 hospital affiliations - 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 Pamela Laughlin, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Internal Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
6,604 143% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Washington
How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Washington 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 Internal Medicine 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).
Pamela Laughlin, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Internal Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 4545 CORDATA PKWY, Bellingham, WA, 98226, with a listed phone of (360) 738-2200. NPI 1790781151 was issued on 06/21/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 6,604 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 679 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $654K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.3%.
Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,737 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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 | 1790781151 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Internal Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 06/21/2005 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Pamela Laughlin, 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.
According to CMS billing records, Pamela Laughlin, M.D. is affiliated with 3 Medicare-billing facilities across 2 states.
Peacehealth
Bellingham, WA
Select Outpatient Services Inc
Glenview, IL
Select Rehabilitation, LLC
Glenview, IL
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 - Washington WMC 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 ~34K Washington medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Pamela Laughlin, M.D.. To verify Pamela Laughlin, M.D.'s current license status, search the WMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
88
Total board actions, Washington 2023
Across 85 cases
2.59
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Washington statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
31 cases
WMC 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 Washington disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Pamela Laughlin, M.D. - brand share 13.0%
Internal Medicine Physician average
13% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 6,604 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.
6,604
Total Claims
$654K
Total Drug Cost
679
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 15,287
- Total Day Supply
- 443,172
- Brand vs Generic
- 13% brand / 86% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $525K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $125K
- Opioid Claims
- 150 (2.3% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 55
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.12
- Gender Split
- 75% female / 25% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 32, 65-74: 308, 75-84: 269, 85+: 70
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Pamela Laughlin, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
430 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
370 claims
- Rosuvastatin Calcium
Rosuvastatin Calcium
288 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
279 claims
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
227 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
211 claims
- Alendronate Sodium
Alendronate Sodium
209 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
200 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 430 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 370 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 288 |
| Losartan Potassium | 279 |
| Omeprazole | 227 |
| Lisinopril | 211 |
| Alendronate Sodium | 209 |
| Gabapentin | 200 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 192 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 174 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Internal Medicine Physician Overview
How Pamela Laughlin, M.D. fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.
172,737
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider
Pamela Laughlin, M.D.'s 6,604 claims are above the specialty average of 2,716.
Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Washington
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Washington, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Laughlin.
Dr. Sheida Aalami
M.D.
Seattle, WA
Dr. Barry Aaronson
MD
Seattle, WA
Gloria Abacan
Prosser, WA
Rebecca Abay
Seattle, WA
Syed Abbas
Tacoma, WA
Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pamela Laughlin, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Pamela Laughlin, M.D. specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in Bellingham, Washington. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Pamela Laughlin, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Pamela Laughlin, M.D. wrote 6,604 Medicare Part D claims totaling $654K in drug costs for 679 beneficiaries.
Where is Pamela Laughlin, M.D. located? ▼
Pamela Laughlin, M.D. is located at 4545 CORDATA PKWY, Bellingham, WA, 98226. Phone: (360) 738-2200.
What is Pamela Laughlin, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Pamela Laughlin, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790781151, issued on 06/21/2005.
Does Pamela Laughlin, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Pamela Laughlin, M.D.'s prescribing is 13% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $525K in brand drug costs.
Does Pamela Laughlin, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Pamela Laughlin, M.D. had 150 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.3%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 172,737 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Pamela Laughlin, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Pamela Laughlin, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Atorvastatin Calcium, Rosuvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Pamela Laughlin, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Pamela Laughlin, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 6,604 Part D claims and 679 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Pamela Laughlin, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Pamela Laughlin, M.D.'s NPI is 1790781151 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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