2026 NPPES data Medical Technologist NPI 1700498201 MLS (ASCP)CM
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CHRISTOPHER LEA, MLS (ASCP)CM

Medical Technologist in BEAUMONT, Texas. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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What the federal data reveals: CHRISTOPHER LEA, MLS (ASCP)CM is a Medical Technologist ([object Object]) practicing in BEAUMONT, Texas .

What stands out: CHRISTOPHER LEA, MLS (ASCP)CM specializes in Medical Technologist and practices in BEAUMONT, Texas, listed in the federal CMS National Provider Identifier registry. Every detail on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

CHRISTOPHER LEA, MLS (ASCP)CM at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/18/2020

NPI 1700498201

Primary specialty

Medical Technologist

Niche

737 US NPIs in this specialty

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Medical Technologist compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Medical Technologist share within Texas

1. Medical Technologist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Medical Technologist share within Texas

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

CHRISTOPHER LEA, MLS (ASCP)CM is a Medical Technologist provider practicing in BEAUMONT, Texas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MLS (ASCP)CM. NPI: 1700498201. 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, MLS (ASCP)CM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Technologist provider holding MLS (ASCP)CM credentials at 3420 PLAZA CIR, BEAUMONT, TX, 77707, with a listed phone of (409) 981-8550. NPI 1700498201 was issued on 08/18/2020. 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 prescribing data is not currently published for this NPI, which typically means the provider either wrote fewer than 11 Part D claims in the most recent reporting year, does not participate in Medicare, or practices in a specialty that rarely prescribes outpatient drugs. Absence of prescribing data is not a quality signal — many Medical Technologist providers operate outside Part D entirely.

Medical Technologist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 737 enrolled providers across 48 states and an average of 1,779 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

3420 PLAZA CIR
BEAUMONT, TX 77707

Provider Details

NPI 1700498201
Specialty Medical Technologist
Credentials MLS (ASCP)CM
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/18/2020

License & disciplinary context — Texas TMB 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 ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to CHRISTOPHER LEA, MLS (ASCP)CM. To verify CHRISTOPHER LEA, MLS (ASCP)CM's current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases

TMB 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 Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medical Technologist Overview

How CHRISTOPHER LEA, MLS (ASCP)CM fits within the Medical Technologist landscape nationally.

737
Medical Technologist Providers in US
48
States with Medical Technologist
1,779
Avg Claims per Provider

Nearby Medical Technologist Providers in Texas

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

Compare Medical Technologist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTOPHER LEA, MLS (ASCP)CM's specialty?
CHRISTOPHER LEA, MLS (ASCP)CM specializes in Medical Technologist and practices in BEAUMONT, Texas. Credentials: MLS (ASCP)CM.
Where is CHRISTOPHER LEA, MLS (ASCP)CM located?
CHRISTOPHER LEA, MLS (ASCP)CM is located at 3420 PLAZA CIR, BEAUMONT, TX, 77707. Phone: (409) 981-8550.
What is CHRISTOPHER LEA, MLS (ASCP)CM's NPI number?
CHRISTOPHER LEA, MLS (ASCP)CM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700498201, issued on 08/18/2020.
How many Medical Technologist providers are there in the US?
There are 737 Medical Technologist providers across 48 states in the US. The average Medical Technologist provider writes 1,779 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does CHRISTOPHER LEA, MLS (ASCP)CM accept Medicare?
CHRISTOPHER LEA, MLS (ASCP)CM appears in CMS Medicare data. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTOPHER LEA, MLS (ASCP)CM's credentials?
CHRISTOPHER LEA, MLS (ASCP)CM's NPI is 1700498201 with credentials MLS (ASCP)CM. 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.
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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