2026 NPPES data Dermatology Physician NPI 1588634141 MD
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ESTHER LEE, MD

Dermatology Physician in LAURINBURG, North Carolina. 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
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 · [object Object]

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

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

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 average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/25/2006

NPI 1588634141

Primary specialty

Dermatology Physician

Mid-sized

14,610 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

463 36% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 729

MIPS final score

75/100 8.099999999999994% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Dermatology Physician share within North Carolina

1. Dermatology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Dermatology Physician share within North Carolina

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ESTHER LEE, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Dermatology Physician national average

Below 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

0%100%National avg83%75%
MIPS final score (Dermatology Physician) — 75/100 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).

ESTHER LEE, MD is a Dermatology Physician provider practicing in LAURINBURG, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1588634141. 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.

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. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LEE 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 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. 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 75/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

Dermatology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 14,610 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

1709 BERWICK DR
LAURINBURG, NC 28352

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%
Specialty average (est.)

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.

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.

14,610
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.

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

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 14,610 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

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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