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2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1932426491 M.D.
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Otolaryngology Physician in Arlington, Texas.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 10,893 in Otolaryngology Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
541
Medicare Part D claims · 284 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology Physician avg: 509
MIPS score
89/100
▲ 6 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Industry payments
$832.32
35 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data shows
Christopher Lee, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 89/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 541 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 89/100
- MIPS score · +6 vs avg
- 541
- Part D claims, 2023
- 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.
Christopher Lee, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
89 Top 42% higher than 58% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Christopher Lee, M.D. sits
This provider among otolaryngology physician peers
Across the 3,669 otolaryngology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Christopher Lee, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 57% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 65% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one otolaryngology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Christopher Lee, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Christopher Lee, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 hospital affiliations - 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 Christopher Lee, M.D.?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Otolaryngology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
541 6% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
89/100 5.9 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Texas
How Otolaryngology Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Christopher Lee, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Otolaryngology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 89/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Otolaryngology Physician) - 89/100 vs national avg 83.1
How MIPS and board certification work
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 Lee, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Otolaryngology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 409 CENTRAL PARK DR, Arlington, TX, 76014, with a listed phone of (817) 261-9191. NPI 1932426491 was issued on 04/23/2010.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 541 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 284 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $69K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.6%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 89/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 78), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Otolaryngology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,893 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 509 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1932426491 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Otolaryngology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 04/23/2010 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
89.0248
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
78.0496
Quality
Reporting: Individual
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Christopher Lee, 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.
Central Park Ear Nose And Throat LLP
Arlington, TX
Texas Health Care PLLC
Desoto, TX
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
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 Lee, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$832
Largest payer
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
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.
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 Lee, M.D.. To verify Christopher Lee, M.D.'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.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
541
Total Claims
$69K
Total Drug Cost
284
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 761
- Total Day Supply
- 17,617
- Generic Drug Cost
- $17K
- Opioid Claims
- 14 (2.6% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 40
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.34
- Gender Split
- 57% female / 43% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 23, 65-74: 129, 75-84: 111, 85+: 21
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Christopher Lee, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Ipratropium Bromide
Ipratropium Bromide
99 claims
- Fluocinolone Aceto…
Fluocinolone Acetonide Oil
72 claims
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
50 claims
- Fluticasone Propio…
Fluticasone Propionate
47 claims
- Methylprednisolone
Methylprednisolone
43 claims
- Hydrochlorothiazide 34
Hydrochlorothiazide
34 claims
- Ciprofloxacin-Dexa… 21
Ciprofloxacin-Dexamethasone
21 claims
- Amoxicillin-Clavul… 17
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
17 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Ipratropium Bromide | 99 |
| Fluocinolone Acetonide Oil | 72 |
| Omeprazole | 50 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 47 |
| Methylprednisolone | 43 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 34 |
| Ciprofloxacin-Dexamethasone Ciprofloxacin Hcl/Dexameth | 21 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 17 |
| Mupirocin | 16 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 15 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Otolaryngology Physician Overview
How Christopher Lee, M.D. fits within the Otolaryngology Physician landscape nationally.
10,893
Otolaryngology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Otolaryngology Physician
509
Avg Claims per Provider
Christopher Lee, M.D.'s 541 claims are above the specialty average of 509.
Nearby Otolaryngology Physician Providers in Texas
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Texas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Lee.
Dr. Jason Acevedo
MD
Abilene, TX
Jason Adams
Jbsa Ft Sam Houston, TX
Dr. Jane Admire
MD
Dallas, TX
Dr. Robert Africa
MD
Galveston, TX
Dr. Ashley Agan
MD
Dallas, TX
Compare Otolaryngology 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 Texas medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Christopher Lee, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Christopher Lee, M.D. specializes in Otolaryngology Physician and practices in Arlington, Texas. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Christopher Lee, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Christopher Lee, M.D. wrote 541 Medicare Part D claims totaling $69K in drug costs for 284 beneficiaries.
What is Christopher Lee, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Christopher Lee, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 89/100 (Quality: 78). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Christopher Lee, M.D. located? ▼
Christopher Lee, M.D. is located at 409 CENTRAL PARK DR, Arlington, TX, 76014. Phone: (817) 261-9191.
What is Christopher Lee, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Christopher Lee, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1932426491, issued on 04/23/2010.
Does Christopher Lee, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Christopher Lee, M.D. had 14 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.6%.
How many Otolaryngology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 10,893 Otolaryngology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Otolaryngology Physician provider writes 509 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Christopher Lee, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Christopher Lee, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Ipratropium Bromide, Fluocinolone Acetonide Oil, Omeprazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Christopher Lee, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Christopher Lee, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 541 Part D claims and 284 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Christopher Lee, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Christopher Lee, M.D.'s NPI is 1932426491 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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.
- Quality Performance
- CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) - 2023 performance year.
- 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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