2026 NPPES data Dermatology Physician NPI 1275195901 MD
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STEPHANIE LAI, MD

Dermatology Physician in AUBURN, Alabama. 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
984
Medicare Part D claims · 286 beneficiaries · Dermatology Physician avg: 729
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
92.4445/100
▲ 9 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$1.5K
80 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: STEPHANIE LAI, MD is a Dermatology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in AUBURN, Alabama with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 984 claims across 286 beneficiaries — 11% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 92.4445/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $1.5K across 80 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: STEPHANIE LAI, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 92.4445 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 984 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

STEPHANIE LAI, MD 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).

STEPHANIE LAI, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/02/2019

NPI 1275195901

Primary specialty

Dermatology Physician

Mid-sized

14,610 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

984 35% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 729

MIPS final score

92.4445/100 9.34450000000001% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Dermatology Physician share within Alabama

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

STEPHANIE LAI, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Dermatology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
92.4445/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Dermatology Physician) — 92.4445/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%92.4%
MIPS final score (Dermatology Physician) — 92.4445/100 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).

STEPHANIE LAI, MD is a Dermatology Physician provider practicing in AUBURN, Alabama, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1275195901. 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.

STEPHANIE LAI, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1543 PROFESSIONAL PKWY, AUBURN, AL, 36830, with a listed phone of (877) 231-3376. NPI 1275195901 was issued on 07/02/2019. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LAI 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 984 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 286 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $717K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count. 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 92.4445/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 91.1111), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Dermatology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 14,610 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 729 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

1543 PROFESSIONAL PKWY
AUBURN, AL 36830

Provider Details

NPI 1275195901
Specialty Dermatology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/02/2019

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

92.4445
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
91.1111
Quality

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where STEPHANIE LAI, MD 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.

SOUTHEASTERN DERMATOLOGY GROUP PA
AUBURN, AL

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 STEPHANIE LAI, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.5K

Largest payer

ABBVIE INC.

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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

STEPHANIE LAI, MD — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 984 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.

984
Total Claims
$717K
Total Drug Cost
286
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,087
Total Day Supply
29,001
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$684K
Generic Drug Cost
$33K
Antibiotic Claims
47

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.13
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male
Age Distribution
<65: 59, 65-74: 131, 75-84: 78, 85+: 18

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Ketoconazole
194
Hydroxyzine Hcl
100
Triamcinolone Acetonide
90
Mometasone Furoate
77
Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride
63
Clindamycin Phosphate
52
Mupirocin
47
Clobetasol Propionate
30
Ciclopirox
21
Humira(Cf) Pen
Adalimumab
20

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

Dermatology Physician Overview

How STEPHANIE LAI, MD fits within the Dermatology Physician landscape nationally.

14,610
Dermatology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Dermatology Physician
729
Avg Claims per Provider

STEPHANIE LAI, MD's 984 claims are above the specialty average of 729.

Nearby Dermatology Physician Providers in Alabama

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is STEPHANIE LAI, MD's specialty?
STEPHANIE LAI, MD specializes in Dermatology Physician and practices in AUBURN, Alabama. Credentials: MD.
How much does STEPHANIE LAI, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, STEPHANIE LAI, MD wrote 984 Medicare Part D claims totaling $717K in drug costs for 286 beneficiaries.
What is STEPHANIE LAI, MD's Medicare quality score?
STEPHANIE LAI, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 92.4445/100 (Quality: 91.1111). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is STEPHANIE LAI, MD located?
STEPHANIE LAI, MD is located at 1543 PROFESSIONAL PKWY, AUBURN, AL, 36830. Phone: (877) 231-3376.
What is STEPHANIE LAI, MD's NPI number?
STEPHANIE LAI, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275195901, issued on 07/02/2019.
Does STEPHANIE LAI, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
STEPHANIE LAI, MD's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $684K in brand drug costs.
How many Dermatology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 14,610 Dermatology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Dermatology Physician provider writes 729 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does STEPHANIE LAI, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, STEPHANIE LAI, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ketoconazole, Hydroxyzine Hcl, Triamcinolone Acetonide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does STEPHANIE LAI, MD accept Medicare?
STEPHANIE LAI, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 984 Part D claims and 286 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify STEPHANIE LAI, MD's credentials?
STEPHANIE LAI, MD's NPI is 1275195901 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.
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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