2026 NPPES data Urology Physician NPI 1972553378 M.D.
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DAVID LEWING, M.D.

Urology Physician in INDEPENDENCE, Missouri. 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 637 beneficiaries · Urology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
87.757/100
▲ 5 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: DAVID LEWING, M.D. is a Urology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in INDEPENDENCE, Missouri with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 3K claims across 637 beneficiaries — 5% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 87.757/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: DAVID LEWING, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 87.757 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 3,142 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

DAVID LEWING, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

DAVID LEWING, M.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/10/2006

NPI 1972553378

Primary specialty

Urology Physician

Mid-sized

13,350 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,142 145% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,280

MIPS final score

87.757/100 4.657000000000011% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Missouri

How Urology Physician compares to other specialties among Missouri providers

Missouri providers

Urology Physician share within Missouri

1. Urology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Urology Physician share within Missouri

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

DAVID LEWING, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Urology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
87.757/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Urology Physician) — 87.757/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%87.8%
MIPS final score (Urology Physician) — 87.757/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

DAVID LEWING, M.D. is a Urology Physician provider practicing in INDEPENDENCE, Missouri, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1972553378. 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.

DAVID LEWING, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Urology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 19001 E 48TH ST S, INDEPENDENCE, MO, 64055, with a listed phone of (816) 836-8831. NPI 1972553378 was issued on 05/10/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LEWING 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 3,142 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 637 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $161K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.9%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 87.757/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 89.4748, Cost 69.715), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Urology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 13,350 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,280 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

19001 E 48TH ST S
INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055

Provider Details

NPI 1972553378
Specialty Urology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/10/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

87.757
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
89.4748
Quality
69.715
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DAVID LEWING, 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.

ADVANCED UROLOGIC ASSOCIATES INC
LEES SUMMIT, MO

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

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

DAVID LEWING, M.D. — brand share 5.0%
Specialty average (est.)

5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 3,142 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.

3,142
Total Claims
$161K
Total Drug Cost
637
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
7,758
Total Day Supply
227,133
Brand vs Generic
5% brand / 95% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$77K
Generic Drug Cost
$84K
Opioid Claims
29 (0.9% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
292

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.25
Gender Split
19% female / 81% male
Age Distribution
<65: 14, 65-74: 219, 75-84: 323, 85+: 81

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Tamsulosin Hcl
1,022
Finasteride
884
Methenamine Hippurate
173
Solifenacin Succinate
148
Oxybutynin Chloride Er
Oxybutynin Chloride
89
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
67
Elmiron
Pentosan Polysulfate Sodium
66
Trimethoprim
63
Cephalexin
50
Tolterodine Tartrate Er
Tolterodine Tartrate
50

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

Urology Physician Overview

How DAVID LEWING, M.D. fits within the Urology Physician landscape nationally.

13,350
Urology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Urology Physician
1,280
Avg Claims per Provider

DAVID LEWING, M.D.'s 3,142 claims are above the specialty average of 1,280.

Nearby Urology Physician Providers in Missouri

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

Compare Urology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DAVID LEWING, M.D.'s specialty?
DAVID LEWING, M.D. specializes in Urology Physician and practices in INDEPENDENCE, Missouri. Credentials: M.D..
How much does DAVID LEWING, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DAVID LEWING, M.D. wrote 3,142 Medicare Part D claims totaling $161K in drug costs for 637 beneficiaries.
What is DAVID LEWING, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
DAVID LEWING, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 87.757/100 (Quality: 89.4748, Cost: 69.715). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is DAVID LEWING, M.D. located?
DAVID LEWING, M.D. is located at 19001 E 48TH ST S, INDEPENDENCE, MO, 64055. Phone: (816) 836-8831.
What is DAVID LEWING, M.D.'s NPI number?
DAVID LEWING, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972553378, issued on 05/10/2006.
Does DAVID LEWING, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DAVID LEWING, M.D.'s prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $77K in brand drug costs.
Does DAVID LEWING, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, DAVID LEWING, M.D. had 29 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.9%.
How many Urology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 13,350 Urology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Urology Physician provider writes 1,280 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DAVID LEWING, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DAVID LEWING, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Tamsulosin Hcl, Finasteride, Methenamine Hippurate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DAVID LEWING, M.D. accept Medicare?
DAVID LEWING, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,142 Part D claims and 637 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DAVID LEWING, M.D.'s credentials?
DAVID LEWING, M.D.'s NPI is 1972553378 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.
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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