2026 NPPES data Hospitalist Physician NPI 1225243967 M.D.
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EDWARD LEW, M.D.

Hospitalist Physician in SCOTTSDALE, Arizona. 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
175
Medicare Part D claims · 59 beneficiaries · Hospitalist Physician avg: 888
MIPS score
78.5864/100
▼ 5 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: EDWARD LEW, M.D. is a Hospitalist Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SCOTTSDALE, Arizona with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 175 claims across 59 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 78.5864/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: EDWARD LEW, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 78.5864 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 175 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)

EDWARD LEW, 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).

EDWARD LEW, M.D. at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/14/2007

NPI 1225243967

Primary specialty

Hospitalist Physician

Mid-sized

16,825 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

175 80% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 888

MIPS final score

78.5864/100 4.513599999999997% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Arizona

How Hospitalist Physician compares to other specialties among Arizona providers

Arizona providers

Hospitalist Physician share within Arizona

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

EDWARD LEW, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Hospitalist Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
78.5864/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Hospitalist Physician) — 78.5864/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Hospitalist Physician) — 78.5864/100 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).

EDWARD LEW, M.D. is a Hospitalist Physician provider practicing in SCOTTSDALE, Arizona, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1225243967. 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.

EDWARD LEW, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospitalist Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 13400 E SHEA BLVD, SCOTTSDALE, AZ, 85259, with a listed phone of (480) 301-8000. NPI 1225243967 was issued on 05/14/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LEW 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 175 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 59 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $12K in drug spend. 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 78.5864/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 69.056, Cost 59.5653), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Hospitalist Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,825 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 888 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

13400 E SHEA BLVD
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85259

Provider Details

NPI 1225243967
Specialty Hospitalist Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/14/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

78.5864
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
69.056
Quality
59.5653
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where EDWARD LEW, 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.

CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO
SAN FRANCISCO, CA

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

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

175
Total Claims
$12K
Total Drug Cost
59
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
310
Total Day Supply
8,374
Generic Drug Cost
$6K
Antibiotic Claims
17

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.40
Gender Split
54% female / 46% 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
Levothyroxine Sodium
11

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

Hospitalist Physician Overview

How EDWARD LEW, M.D. fits within the Hospitalist Physician landscape nationally.

16,825
Hospitalist Physician Providers in US
54
States with Hospitalist Physician
888
Avg Claims per Provider

EDWARD LEW, M.D.'s 175 claims are below the specialty average of 888.

Nearby Hospitalist Physician Providers in Arizona

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is EDWARD LEW, M.D.'s specialty?
EDWARD LEW, M.D. specializes in Hospitalist Physician and practices in SCOTTSDALE, Arizona. Credentials: M.D..
How much does EDWARD LEW, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, EDWARD LEW, M.D. wrote 175 Medicare Part D claims totaling $12K in drug costs for 59 beneficiaries.
What is EDWARD LEW, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
EDWARD LEW, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 78.5864/100 (Quality: 69.056, Cost: 59.5653). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is EDWARD LEW, M.D. located?
EDWARD LEW, M.D. is located at 13400 E SHEA BLVD, SCOTTSDALE, AZ, 85259. Phone: (480) 301-8000.
What is EDWARD LEW, M.D.'s NPI number?
EDWARD LEW, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225243967, issued on 05/14/2007.
How many Hospitalist Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,825 Hospitalist Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Hospitalist Physician provider writes 888 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does EDWARD LEW, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, EDWARD LEW, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does EDWARD LEW, M.D. accept Medicare?
EDWARD LEW, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 175 Part D claims and 59 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify EDWARD LEW, M.D.'s credentials?
EDWARD LEW, M.D.'s NPI is 1225243967 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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