2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1659329845 D.O.
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THOMAS LUFT, D.O.

Internal Medicine Physician in CLIVE, Iowa. 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
10K
Medicare Part D claims · 487 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

THOMAS LUFT, D.O. filed 10,252 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Internal Medicine Physician in CLIVE, Iowa, prescribing 84% generic.

10K
Part D claims, 2023
84%
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.

THOMAS LUFT, D.O.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

10,252 Top 2% higher than 98% 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 certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

THOMAS LUFT, D.O. 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 THOMAS LUFT, D.O.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/04/2006

NPI 1659329845

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

10,252 277% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in Iowa

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Iowa providers

Iowa providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Iowa

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

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).

THOMAS LUFT, D.O. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding D.O. credentials at 1601 NW 114TH ST, CLIVE, IA, 50325, with a listed phone of (515) 358-7750. NPI 1659329845 was issued on 05/04/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LUFT 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 10,252 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 487 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.2 million in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 84% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.7%. 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.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 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

1601 NW 114TH ST
CLIVE, IA 50325

Provider Details

NPI 1659329845
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials D.O.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/04/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where THOMAS LUFT, D.O. 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.

IOWA PHYSICIANS CLINIC MEDICAL FOUNDATION
WEST DES MOINES, IA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

THOMAS LUFT, D.O. — brand share 16.0%
Specialty average (est.)

16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 10,252 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.

10,252
Total Claims
$1.2M
Total Drug Cost
487
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
22,486
Total Day Supply
653,148
Brand vs Generic
16% brand / 84% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1000K
Generic Drug Cost
$191K
Opioid Claims
74 (0.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
335

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.57
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male
Age Distribution
<65: 75, 65-74: 224, 75-84: 140, 85+: 48

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What THOMAS LUFT, D.O. 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
536
Levothyroxine Sodium
521
Metoprolol Succinate
363
Lisinopril
320
Gabapentin
290
Furosemide
241
Omeprazole
230
Amlodipine Besylate
222
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
203
Losartan Potassium
190

* 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 THOMAS LUFT, D.O. fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

THOMAS LUFT, D.O.'s 10,252 claims are above the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Iowa

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

Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is THOMAS LUFT, D.O.'s specialty?
THOMAS LUFT, D.O. specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in CLIVE, Iowa. Credentials: D.O..
How much does THOMAS LUFT, D.O. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, THOMAS LUFT, D.O. wrote 10,252 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.2M in drug costs for 487 beneficiaries.
Where is THOMAS LUFT, D.O. located?
THOMAS LUFT, D.O. is located at 1601 NW 114TH ST, CLIVE, IA, 50325. Phone: (515) 358-7750.
What is THOMAS LUFT, D.O.'s NPI number?
THOMAS LUFT, D.O.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659329845, issued on 05/04/2006.
Does THOMAS LUFT, D.O. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
THOMAS LUFT, D.O.'s prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $1000K in brand drug costs.
Does THOMAS LUFT, D.O. prescribe opioids?
Yes, THOMAS LUFT, D.O. had 74 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.7%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 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 THOMAS LUFT, D.O. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, THOMAS LUFT, D.O.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Metoprolol Succinate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does THOMAS LUFT, D.O. accept Medicare?
THOMAS LUFT, D.O. appears in CMS Medicare data with 10,252 Part D claims and 487 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify THOMAS LUFT, D.O.'s credentials?
THOMAS LUFT, D.O.'s NPI is 1659329845 with credentials D.O.. 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).

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