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CHRISTOPHER LEA, DDS

Endodontics in RICHMOND HILL, Georgia. 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
87
Medicare Part D claims · 42 beneficiaries · Endodontics avg: 116
Industry payments
$16.11
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: CHRISTOPHER LEA, DDS is a Endodontics ([object Object]) practicing in RICHMOND HILL, Georgia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 87 claims across 42 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $16.11 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: CHRISTOPHER LEA, DDS filed 87 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across RICHMOND HILL, Georgia. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

CHRISTOPHER LEA, DDS at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/04/2006

NPI 1295783298

Primary specialty

Endodontics

Mid-sized

5,856 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

87 25% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 116

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Endodontics compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Endodontics share within Georgia

1. Endodontics42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Endodontics share within Georgia

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Endodontics (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Endodontics) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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

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CHRISTOPHER LEA, DDS is a Endodontics provider practicing in RICHMOND HILL, Georgia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DDS. NPI: 1295783298. 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.

CHRISTOPHER LEA, DDS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Endodontics provider holding DDS credentials at 10220 FORD AVE, RICHMOND HILL, GA, 31324, with a listed phone of (912) 756-5960. NPI 1295783298 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 LEA 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 87 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 42 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $470 in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 14.9%. 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.

Endodontics is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 5,856 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 116 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

10220 FORD AVE
RICHMOND HILL, GA 31324

Provider Details

NPI 1295783298
Specialty Endodontics
Credentials DDS
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/04/2006

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 CHRISTOPHER LEA, DDS. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$16

Largest payer

Dentsply Sirona 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

87
Total Claims
$470
Total Drug Cost
42
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
90
Total Day Supply
1,268
Generic Drug Cost
$435
Opioid Claims
13 (14.9% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
21

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.65
Gender Split
67% female / 33% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Chlorhexidine Gluconate
41
Amoxicillin
13
Tramadol Hcl
13

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

Endodontics Overview

How CHRISTOPHER LEA, DDS fits within the Endodontics landscape nationally.

5,856
Endodontics Providers in US
53
States with Endodontics
116
Avg Claims per Provider

CHRISTOPHER LEA, DDS's 87 claims are below the specialty average of 116.

Nearby Endodontics Providers in Georgia

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

Compare Endodontics nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTOPHER LEA, DDS's specialty?
CHRISTOPHER LEA, DDS specializes in Endodontics and practices in RICHMOND HILL, Georgia. Credentials: DDS.
How much does CHRISTOPHER LEA, DDS prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTOPHER LEA, DDS wrote 87 Medicare Part D claims totaling $470 in drug costs for 42 beneficiaries.
Where is CHRISTOPHER LEA, DDS located?
CHRISTOPHER LEA, DDS is located at 10220 FORD AVE, RICHMOND HILL, GA, 31324. Phone: (912) 756-5960.
What is CHRISTOPHER LEA, DDS's NPI number?
CHRISTOPHER LEA, DDS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295783298, issued on 05/04/2006.
Does CHRISTOPHER LEA, DDS prescribe opioids?
Yes, CHRISTOPHER LEA, DDS had 13 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 14.9%.
How many Endodontics providers are there in the US?
There are 5,856 Endodontics providers across 53 states in the US. The average Endodontics provider writes 116 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHRISTOPHER LEA, DDS prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTOPHER LEA, DDS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Chlorhexidine Gluconate, Amoxicillin, Tramadol Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTOPHER LEA, DDS accept Medicare?
CHRISTOPHER LEA, DDS appears in CMS Medicare data with 87 Part D claims and 42 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTOPHER LEA, DDS's credentials?
CHRISTOPHER LEA, DDS's NPI is 1295783298 with credentials DDS. 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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