2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1346218534 M.D.
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William Laurence, M.D.

Family Medicine Physician in Fayetteville, North Carolina. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 391 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

William Laurence, M.D. filed 1,741 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in Fayetteville, North Carolina, prescribing 91% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
91%
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.

William Laurence, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

1,741 Top 17% higher than 83% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

William Laurence, 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).

What does the federal data show about William Laurence, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/14/2006

NPI 1346218534

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,741 49% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Family Medicine Physician share within North Carolina

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

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).

William Laurence, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 7300 S RAEFORD RD, Fayetteville, NC, 28304, with a listed phone of (910) 988-7161. NPI 1346218534 was issued on 03/14/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Laurence 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 1,741 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 391 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $93K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.3%. 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.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

7300 S RAEFORD RD
Fayetteville, NC 28304

Provider Details

NPI 1346218534
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/14/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

William Laurence, M.D. — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 1,741 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.

1,741
Total Claims
$93K
Total Drug Cost
391
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,714
Total Day Supply
106,341
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$61K
Generic Drug Cost
$31K
Opioid Claims
57 (3.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
67

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.12
Gender Split
47% female / 53% male
Age Distribution
<65: 37, 65-74: 196, 75-84: 126, 85+: 32

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What William Laurence, M.D. 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
Amlodipine Besylate
93
Atorvastatin Calcium
89
Rosuvastatin Calcium
84
Losartan Potassium
66
Gabapentin
57
Lisinopril
48
Omeprazole
45
Levothyroxine Sodium
42
Metoprolol Succinate
40
Hydrochlorothiazide
35

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

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How William Laurence, M.D. fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

William Laurence, M.D.'s 1,741 claims are below the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Laurence.

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

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry — providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the North Carolina medical board — federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Family Medicine Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is William Laurence, M.D.'s specialty?
William Laurence, M.D. specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does William Laurence, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, William Laurence, M.D. wrote 1,741 Medicare Part D claims totaling $93K in drug costs for 391 beneficiaries.
Where is William Laurence, M.D. located?
William Laurence, M.D. is located at 7300 S RAEFORD RD, Fayetteville, NC, 28304. Phone: (910) 988-7161.
What is William Laurence, M.D.'s NPI number?
William Laurence, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1346218534, issued on 03/14/2006.
Does William Laurence, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
William Laurence, M.D.'s prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $61K in brand drug costs.
Does William Laurence, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, William Laurence, M.D. had 57 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.3%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does William Laurence, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, William Laurence, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Atorvastatin Calcium, Rosuvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does William Laurence, M.D. accept Medicare?
William Laurence, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,741 Part D claims and 391 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify William Laurence, M.D.'s credentials?
William Laurence, M.D.'s NPI is 1346218534 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.

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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