2026 NPPES data Hospitalist Physician NPI 1053495051 MD
Verify on CMS →

ROBERT LOWELL, MD

Hospitalist Physician in SAN RAFAEL, California. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

Federal data — no proprietary rating. PlainDoctor publishes the actual CMS NPPES and Medicare records — NPI registration, specialty, practice location, and prescribing data — without a composite score or editorial opinion on top. Every field traces to a federal source.
Prescribing volume
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 149 beneficiaries · Hospitalist Physician avg: 888
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

ROBERT LOWELL, MD filed 4,522 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Hospitalist Physician in SAN RAFAEL, California, prescribing 86% generic.

5K
Part D claims, 2023
86%
generic prescribing

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.

ROBERT LOWELL, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

4,522 Top 7% higher than 93% 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%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. 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-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

ROBERT LOWELL, MD 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).

What does the federal data show about ROBERT LOWELL, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/25/2006

NPI 1053495051

Primary specialty

Hospitalist Physician

Mid-sized

16,825 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

4,522 409% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 888

Specialty distribution in California

How Hospitalist Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Hospitalist Physician share within California

1. Hospitalist Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Hospitalist Physician share within California

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Hospitalist Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Hospitalist Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Hospitalist Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Hospitalist 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).

ROBERT LOWELL, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospitalist Physician provider holding MD credentials at 99 MONTECILLO RD, SAN RAFAEL, CA, 94903, with a listed phone of (415) 444-2000. NPI 1053495051 was issued on 10/25/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LOWELL 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 4,522 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 149 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $281K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.6%. 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.

Hospitalist Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,825 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 888 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

99 MONTECILLO RD
SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903

Provider Details

NPI 1053495051
Specialty Hospitalist Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/25/2006

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 ROBERT LOWELL, MD. To verify ROBERT LOWELL, MD'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 · Typical

ROBERT LOWELL, MD — brand share 14.0%
Specialty average (est.)

14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 4,522 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.

4,522
Total Claims
$281K
Total Drug Cost
149
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,679
Total Day Supply
113,907
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$125K
Generic Drug Cost
$155K
Opioid Claims
163 (3.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
119

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
81.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.69
Gender Split
58% female / 42% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What ROBERT LOWELL, MD 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
268
Gabapentin
195
Furosemide
158
Levothyroxine Sodium
157
Tamsulosin Hcl
123
Mirtazapine
120
Amlodipine Besylate
114
Omeprazole
110
Trazodone Hcl
99
Quetiapine Fumarate
88

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

Hospitalist Physician Overview

How ROBERT LOWELL, MD fits within the Hospitalist Physician landscape nationally.

16,825
Hospitalist Physician Providers in US
54
States with Hospitalist Physician
888
Avg Claims per Provider

ROBERT LOWELL, MD's 4,522 claims are above the specialty average of 888.

Nearby Hospitalist Physician Providers in California

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ROBERT LOWELL, MD's specialty?
ROBERT LOWELL, MD specializes in Hospitalist Physician and practices in SAN RAFAEL, California. Credentials: MD.
How much does ROBERT LOWELL, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ROBERT LOWELL, MD wrote 4,522 Medicare Part D claims totaling $281K in drug costs for 149 beneficiaries.
Where is ROBERT LOWELL, MD located?
ROBERT LOWELL, MD is located at 99 MONTECILLO RD, SAN RAFAEL, CA, 94903. Phone: (415) 444-2000.
What is ROBERT LOWELL, MD's NPI number?
ROBERT LOWELL, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053495051, issued on 10/25/2006.
Does ROBERT LOWELL, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ROBERT LOWELL, MD's prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $125K in brand drug costs.
Does ROBERT LOWELL, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, ROBERT LOWELL, MD had 163 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.6%.
How many Hospitalist Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,825 Hospitalist Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Hospitalist Physician provider writes 888 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ROBERT LOWELL, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ROBERT LOWELL, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Gabapentin, Furosemide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ROBERT LOWELL, MD accept Medicare?
ROBERT LOWELL, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,522 Part D claims and 149 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ROBERT LOWELL, MD's credentials?
ROBERT LOWELL, MD's NPI is 1053495051 with credentials MD. 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.

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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology