2026 NPPES data Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician NPI 1376639948 M.D.
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RICHARD LASSERE, M.D.

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician in POCATELLO, Idaho. 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
6K
Medicare Part D claims · 538 beneficiaries · Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician avg: 5K
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: RICHARD LASSERE, M.D. is a Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in POCATELLO, Idaho with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 6K claims across 538 beneficiaries — 9% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: RICHARD LASSERE, M.D. filed 6,011 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across POCATELLO, Idaho. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

RICHARD LASSERE, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

RICHARD LASSERE, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/04/2006

NPI 1376639948

Primary specialty

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician

Niche

1,779 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

6,011 24% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 4,854

Specialty distribution in Idaho

How Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Idaho providers

Idaho providers

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician share within Idaho

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Geriatric 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.

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RICHARD LASSERE, M.D. is a Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider practicing in POCATELLO, Idaho, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1376639948. 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.

RICHARD LASSERE, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 353 N. 4TH 102, POCATELLO, ID, 83201, with a listed phone of (208) 478-7900. NPI 1376639948 was issued on 10/04/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LASSERE 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 6,011 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 538 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $438K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.7%. 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.

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,779 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 4,854 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

353 N. 4TH 102
POCATELLO, ID 83201

Provider Details

NPI 1376639948
Specialty Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/04/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

RICHARD LASSERE, M.D. — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 6,011 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.

6,011
Total Claims
$438K
Total Drug Cost
538
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
14,487
Total Day Supply
429,104
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$324K
Generic Drug Cost
$112K
Opioid Claims
102 (1.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
40

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
79.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.64
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.

Drug Claims
Levothyroxine Sodium
376
Atorvastatin Calcium
300
Losartan Potassium
260
Amlodipine Besylate
243
Gabapentin
203
Rosuvastatin Calcium
203
Lisinopril
199
Pantoprazole Sodium
195
Sertraline Hcl
154
Omeprazole
145

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

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Overview

How RICHARD LASSERE, M.D. fits within the Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

1,779
Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in US
52
States with Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
4,854
Avg Claims per Provider

RICHARD LASSERE, M.D.'s 6,011 claims are above the specialty average of 4,854.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RICHARD LASSERE, M.D.'s specialty?
RICHARD LASSERE, M.D. specializes in Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician and practices in POCATELLO, Idaho. Credentials: M.D..
How much does RICHARD LASSERE, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RICHARD LASSERE, M.D. wrote 6,011 Medicare Part D claims totaling $438K in drug costs for 538 beneficiaries.
Where is RICHARD LASSERE, M.D. located?
RICHARD LASSERE, M.D. is located at 353 N. 4TH 102, POCATELLO, ID, 83201. Phone: (208) 478-7900.
What is RICHARD LASSERE, M.D.'s NPI number?
RICHARD LASSERE, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1376639948, issued on 10/04/2006.
Does RICHARD LASSERE, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RICHARD LASSERE, M.D.'s prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $324K in brand drug costs.
Does RICHARD LASSERE, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, RICHARD LASSERE, M.D. had 102 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.7%.
How many Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,779 Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider writes 4,854 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RICHARD LASSERE, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RICHARD LASSERE, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Atorvastatin Calcium, Losartan Potassium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RICHARD LASSERE, M.D. accept Medicare?
RICHARD LASSERE, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 6,011 Part D claims and 538 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RICHARD LASSERE, M.D.'s credentials?
RICHARD LASSERE, M.D.'s NPI is 1376639948 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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