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ZAW LWIN, M.D.

Adult Medicine Physician in LOS ANGELES, California. 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 · 209 beneficiaries · Adult Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

ZAW LWIN, M.D. filed 1,992 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Adult Medicine Physician in LOS ANGELES, California, prescribing 89% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
89%
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.

ZAW LWIN, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

1,992 Top 16% higher than 84% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. 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)

ZAW LWIN, M.D. 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 ZAW LWIN, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/20/2006

NPI 1437257912

Primary specialty

Adult Medicine Physician

Niche

2,481 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,992 29% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,807

Specialty distribution in California

How Adult Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Adult Medicine Physician share within California

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

ZAW LWIN, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Adult Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 5850 S MAIN ST, LOS ANGELES, CA, 90003, with a listed phone of (213) 200-2353. NPI 1437257912 was issued on 09/20/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LWIN 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 1,992 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 209 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $124K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.8%. 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.

Adult Medicine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 2,481 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 2,807 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

5850 S MAIN ST
LOS ANGELES, CA 90003

Provider Details

NPI 1437257912
Specialty Adult Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/20/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ZAW LWIN, M.D. 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.

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
LOS ANGELES, CA

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

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 ZAW LWIN, M.D.. To verify ZAW LWIN, M.D.'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

ZAW LWIN, M.D. — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 1,992 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.

1,992
Total Claims
$124K
Total Drug Cost
209
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,603
Total Day Supply
135,637
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$72K
Generic Drug Cost
$51K
Opioid Claims
36 (1.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
23

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.99
Gender Split
55% female / 45% male
Age Distribution
<65: 28, 65-74: 159, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What ZAW LWIN, 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
176
Atorvastatin Calcium
160
Metformin Hcl
115
Benazepril Hcl
97
Hydrochlorothiazide
82
Losartan Potassium
76
Gabapentin
67
Lisinopril
53
Alendronate Sodium
50
Atenolol
49

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

Adult Medicine Physician Overview

How ZAW LWIN, M.D. fits within the Adult Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

2,481
Adult Medicine Physician Providers in US
52
States with Adult Medicine Physician
2,807
Avg Claims per Provider

ZAW LWIN, M.D.'s 1,992 claims are below the specialty average of 2,807.

Nearby Adult Medicine Physician Providers in California

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ZAW LWIN, M.D.'s specialty?
ZAW LWIN, M.D. specializes in Adult Medicine Physician and practices in LOS ANGELES, California. Credentials: M.D..
How much does ZAW LWIN, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ZAW LWIN, M.D. wrote 1,992 Medicare Part D claims totaling $124K in drug costs for 209 beneficiaries.
Where is ZAW LWIN, M.D. located?
ZAW LWIN, M.D. is located at 5850 S MAIN ST, LOS ANGELES, CA, 90003. Phone: (213) 200-2353.
What is ZAW LWIN, M.D.'s NPI number?
ZAW LWIN, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437257912, issued on 09/20/2006.
Does ZAW LWIN, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ZAW LWIN, M.D.'s prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $72K in brand drug costs.
Does ZAW LWIN, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, ZAW LWIN, M.D. had 36 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.8%.
How many Adult Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 2,481 Adult Medicine Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Adult Medicine Physician provider writes 2,807 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ZAW LWIN, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ZAW LWIN, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Atorvastatin Calcium, Metformin Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ZAW LWIN, M.D. accept Medicare?
ZAW LWIN, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,992 Part D claims and 209 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ZAW LWIN, M.D.'s credentials?
ZAW LWIN, M.D.'s NPI is 1437257912 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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