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2026 NPPES data Dermatology Physician NPI 1588634141 MD
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Dermatology Physician in Laurinburg, North Carolina.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 14,645 in Dermatology 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
463
Medicare Part D claims · 156 beneficiaries · Dermatology Physician avg: 729
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Esther Lee, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 463 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 75/100
- MIPS score · -8 vs avg
- 463
- Part D claims, 2023
- 92%
- generic prescribing
- 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.
Esther Lee, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
75 15th percentile higher than 15% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Esther Lee, MD sits
This provider among dermatology physician peers
Across the 6,594 dermatology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Esther Lee, MD writes more Part D claims than 32% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 16% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, lower-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 dermatology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Esther Lee, MD. 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)
Esther Lee, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting - 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 Esther Lee, MD?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Dermatology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
463 36% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
75/100 8.1 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Esther Lee, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Dermatology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 75/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Dermatology Physician) - 75/100 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).
Esther Lee, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1709 BERWICK DR, Laurinburg, NC, 28352, with a listed phone of (910) 276-8611. NPI 1588634141 was issued on 01/25/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 463 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 156 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $200K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 75/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.
Dermatology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 14,645 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 729 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 | 1588634141 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Dermatology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 01/25/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
Reporting: Individual
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Esther Lee, MD - brand share 8.0%
Dermatology Physician average
8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 463 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.
463
Total Claims
$200K
Total Drug Cost
156
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 622
- Total Day Supply
- 16,060
- Brand vs Generic
- 8% brand / 92% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $175K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $25K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 81
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 75.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.00
- Gender Split
- 51% female / 49% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Esther Lee, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Valacyclovir
Valacyclovir
31 claims
- Mometasone Furoate
Mometasone Furoate
30 claims
- Triamcinolone Acet…
Triamcinolone Acetonide
30 claims
- Mupirocin
Mupirocin
28 claims
- Doxycycline Monohy…
Doxycycline Monohydrate
26 claims
- Methotrexate
Methotrexate
24 claims
- Tacrolimus
Tacrolimus
23 claims
- Fluorouracil
Fluorouracil
21 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Valacyclovir Valacyclovir Hcl | 31 |
| Mometasone Furoate | 30 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 30 |
| Mupirocin | 28 |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 26 |
| Methotrexate Methotrexate Sodium | 24 |
| Tacrolimus | 23 |
| Fluorouracil | 21 |
| Cephalexin | 16 |
| Terbinafine Hcl | 16 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Dermatology Physician Overview
How Esther Lee, MD fits within the Dermatology Physician landscape nationally.
14,645
Dermatology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Dermatology Physician
729
Avg Claims per Provider
Esther Lee, MD's 463 claims are below the specialty average of 729.
Nearby Dermatology Physician Providers in North Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Lee.
Dr. Maureen Aarons
MD
Raleigh, NC
Dr. Daniel Abraham
D.O.
Jacksonville, NC
Dr. Adewole Adamson
M.D.
Chapel Hill, NC
Dr. Chris Adigun
M.D.
Chapel Hill, NC
Dr. Christine Ahn
MD
Winston Salem, NC
Compare Dermatology 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 North Carolina medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Esther Lee, MD's specialty? ▼
Esther Lee, MD specializes in Dermatology Physician and practices in Laurinburg, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does Esther Lee, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Esther Lee, MD wrote 463 Medicare Part D claims totaling $200K in drug costs for 156 beneficiaries.
What is Esther Lee, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Esther Lee, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Esther Lee, MD located? ▼
Esther Lee, MD is located at 1709 BERWICK DR, Laurinburg, NC, 28352. Phone: (910) 276-8611.
What is Esther Lee, MD's NPI number? ▼
Esther Lee, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588634141, issued on 01/25/2006.
Does Esther Lee, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Esther Lee, MD's prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $175K in brand drug costs.
How many Dermatology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 14,645 Dermatology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Dermatology Physician provider writes 729 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Esther Lee, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Esther Lee, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Valacyclovir, Mometasone Furoate, Triamcinolone Acetonide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Esther Lee, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Esther Lee, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 463 Part D claims and 156 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Esther Lee, MD's credentials? ▼
Esther Lee, MD's NPI is 1588634141 with credentials MD. 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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