2026 NPPES data Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician NPI 1518176007 MD
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ESTHER LEE, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician in ATLANTA, Georgia. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 336 beneficiaries · Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
44%
generic claims · 56% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
82.7766/100
▼ 0 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$471.16
19 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: ESTHER LEE, MD is a Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician ([object Object]) practicing in ATLANTA, Georgia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 336 beneficiaries — 56% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 82.7766/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $471.16 across 19 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: ESTHER LEE, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 82.7766 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 2,453 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)

ESTHER LEE, MD 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).

ESTHER LEE, MD at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/21/2007

NPI 1518176007

Primary specialty

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician

Mid-sized

7,852 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,453 7% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,639

MIPS final score

82.7766/100 0.32339999999999236% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician share within Georgia

1. Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician share within Georgia

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ESTHER LEE, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
82.7766/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician) — 82.7766/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%82.8%
MIPS final score (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician) — 82.7766/100 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 Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician provider practicing in ATLANTA, Georgia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1518176007. 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 Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician provider holding MD credentials at 550 PEACHTREE ST NE, ATLANTA, GA, 30308, with a listed phone of (404) 778-3280. NPI 1518176007 was issued on 05/21/2007. 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 2,453 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 336 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.7 million in drug spend, split 56% brand-name and 44% 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 82.7766/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 69.9873, Cost 77.6014), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 7,852 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 2,639 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

550 PEACHTREE ST NE
ATLANTA, GA 30308

Provider Details

NPI 1518176007
Specialty Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/21/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

82.7766
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
69.9873
Quality
77.6014
Cost
94
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ESTHER LEE, MD 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.

NORTHEAST GEORGIA DIAGNOSTIC ASSOCIATES AND CLINIC, LLC
GAINESVILLE, GA

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 ESTHER LEE, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$471

Largest payer

Insulet Corporation

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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

ESTHER LEE, MD — brand share 56.0%
Specialty average (est.)

56% brand-name claims vs 44% generic, on 2,453 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.

2,453
Total Claims
$1.7M
Total Drug Cost
336
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
5,695
Total Day Supply
168,223
Brand vs Generic
56% brand / 44% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.6M
Generic Drug Cost
$34K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.75
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male
Age Distribution
<65: 52, 65-74: 158, 75-84: 111, 85+: 15

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
247
Ozempic
Semaglutide
214
Trulicity
Dulaglutide
168
Metformin Hcl
89
Novolog Flexpen
Insulin Aspart
71
Methimazole
65
Glipizide
56
Humalog Kwikpen U-100
Insulin Lispro
50
Jardiance
Empagliflozin
50
Pioglitazone Hcl
47

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

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician Overview

How ESTHER LEE, MD fits within the Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician landscape nationally.

7,852
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician Providers in US
54
States with Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician
2,639
Avg Claims per Provider

ESTHER LEE, MD's 2,453 claims are below the specialty average of 2,639.

Nearby Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician Providers in Georgia

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

Compare Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ESTHER LEE, MD's specialty?
ESTHER LEE, MD specializes in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician and practices in ATLANTA, Georgia. Credentials: MD.
How much does ESTHER LEE, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ESTHER LEE, MD wrote 2,453 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.7M in drug costs for 336 beneficiaries.
What is ESTHER LEE, MD's Medicare quality score?
ESTHER LEE, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 82.7766/100 (Quality: 69.9873, Cost: 77.6014). 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 550 PEACHTREE ST NE, ATLANTA, GA, 30308. Phone: (404) 778-3280.
What is ESTHER LEE, MD's NPI number?
ESTHER LEE, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518176007, issued on 05/21/2007.
Does ESTHER LEE, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ESTHER LEE, MD's prescribing is 56% brand-name and 44% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.6M in brand drug costs.
How many Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 7,852 Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician provider writes 2,639 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 Levothyroxine Sodium, Ozempic, Trulicity. 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 2,453 Part D claims and 336 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 1518176007 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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