LOIS AURELIA CARANI M.D.
NPI 1396756706
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in Columbia, MD

Active since August 10, 2006
5500 KNOLL NORTH DR, SUITE 490, COLUMBIA, MD 21045(410) 964-1000(410) 964-1002 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 9, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Lois Aurelia Carani M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

LOIS AURELIA CARANI M.D. (NPI 1396756706) is an individual pulmonary disease provider in Columbia, Maryland, licensed in Maryland (D0039378) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1396756706
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RP1001X
Provider Legal NameLOIS AURELIA CARANICredential: M.D.
Location Address5500 KNOLL NORTH DR, SUITE 490Columbia, MD 21045-2370
Mailing Address5500 Knoll North Dr, Suite 490Columbia, MD 21045-2370 · (410) 964-1000
Fax(410) 964-1002
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateAugust 10, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 9, 2015
NPI 1396756706 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RP1001X
License Licensed in MD · D0039378
Definition
An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.
5500 KNOLL NORTH DR, Columbia, MD 21045

Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPING01052MD
Medicaid174500000MD
Medicaid028501300MD

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
39%169 patients2/55-star benchmark: 85%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
80%1,950 patients2/55-star benchmark: 99%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
100%137 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
66%350 patients3/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
30%305 patients2/55-star benchmark: 97%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
90%350 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
84%350 patients4/55-star benchmark: 89%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
74%350 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
5500 KNOLL NORTH DR
COLUMBIA, MD 21045
Specialist/Technologist (Athletic Trainer)
5500 KNOLL NORTH DR
COLUMBIA, MD 21045
Clinic/Center (Radiology)
5500 KNOLL NORTH DR, SUITE 190
COLUMBIA, MD 21045
Family Medicine
5500 KNOLL NORTH DR, SUITE 370
COLUMBIA, MD 21045
Social Worker (Clinical)
5500 KNOLL NORTH DR, SUITE 370
COLUMBIA, MD 21045
Family Medicine
5500 KNOLL NORTH DR, SUITE 370
COLUMBIA, MD 21045
Social Worker
5500 KNOLL NORTH DR, SUITE 370
COLUMBIA, MD 21045
Clinic/Center (Physical Therapy)
5500 KNOLL NORTH DR, SUITE 230
COLUMBIA, MD 21045

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Lois Carani's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lois Carani is 1396756706. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 10, 2006.

Where is Lois Carani located?

Lois Carani practices at 5500 Knoll North Dr Suite 490, Columbia, MD 21045. The listed phone number is (410) 964-1000.

What is Lois Carani's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease, with taxonomy code 207RP1001X.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lois Carani was last updated on July 9, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.