2026 NPPES data Pulmonary Disease Physician NPI 1871534214 MD
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JAMES LEATHERMAN, MD

Pulmonary Disease Physician in MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. 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
890
Medicare Part D claims · 109 beneficiaries · Pulmonary Disease Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
38%
generic claims · 62% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
91.4268/100
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What the federal data reveals: JAMES LEATHERMAN, MD is a Pulmonary Disease Physician ([object Object]) practicing in MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 890 claims across 109 beneficiaries — 62% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 91.4268/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: JAMES LEATHERMAN, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 91.4268 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 890 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)

JAMES LEATHERMAN, 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).

JAMES LEATHERMAN, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/09/2006

NPI 1871534214

Primary specialty

Pulmonary Disease Physician

Mid-sized

9,271 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

890 39% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,457

MIPS final score

91.4268/100 8.326800000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Minnesota

How Pulmonary Disease Physician compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers

Minnesota providers

Pulmonary Disease Physician share within Minnesota

1. Pulmonary Disease Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Pulmonary Disease Physician share within Minnesota

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JAMES LEATHERMAN, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Pulmonary Disease Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
91.4268/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Pulmonary Disease Physician) — 91.4268/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Pulmonary Disease Physician) — 91.4268/100 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).

JAMES LEATHERMAN, MD is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider practicing in MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1871534214. 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.

JAMES LEATHERMAN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider holding MD credentials at 701 PARK AVE S, MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55415, with a listed phone of (612) 873-9700. NPI 1871534214 was issued on 06/09/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LEATHERMAN 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 890 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 109 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $550K in drug spend, split 62% brand-name and 38% 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 91.4268/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 78.7821, Cost 62.8019), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Pulmonary Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 9,271 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 1,457 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

701 PARK AVE S
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55415

Provider Details

NPI 1871534214
Specialty Pulmonary Disease Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/09/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

91.4268
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
78.7821
Quality
62.8019
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JAMES LEATHERMAN, 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.

HENNEPIN HEALTHCARE SYSTEM INC
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

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 · Brand-heavy

JAMES LEATHERMAN, MD — brand share 62.0%
Specialty average (est.)

62% brand-name claims vs 38% generic, on 890 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.

890
Total Claims
$550K
Total Drug Cost
109
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,237
Total Day Supply
32,699
Brand vs Generic
62% brand / 38% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$434K
Antibiotic Claims
50

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
65.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.35
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male
Age Distribution
<65: 40, 65-74: 54, 75-84: 15, 85+: 0

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
141
Trelegy Ellipta
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter
104
Prednisone
93
Spiriva Handihaler
Tiotropium Bromide
58
Ventolin Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
53
Montelukast Sodium
41
Symbicort
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate
34
Breo Ellipta
Fluticasone/Vilanterol
32
Azithromycin
29
Spiriva Respimat
Tiotropium Bromide
26

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

Pulmonary Disease Physician Overview

How JAMES LEATHERMAN, MD fits within the Pulmonary Disease Physician landscape nationally.

9,271
Pulmonary Disease Physician Providers in US
53
States with Pulmonary Disease Physician
1,457
Avg Claims per Provider

JAMES LEATHERMAN, MD's 890 claims are below the specialty average of 1,457.

Nearby Pulmonary Disease Physician Providers in Minnesota

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

Compare Pulmonary Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JAMES LEATHERMAN, MD's specialty?
JAMES LEATHERMAN, MD specializes in Pulmonary Disease Physician and practices in MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. Credentials: MD.
How much does JAMES LEATHERMAN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JAMES LEATHERMAN, MD wrote 890 Medicare Part D claims totaling $550K in drug costs for 109 beneficiaries.
What is JAMES LEATHERMAN, MD's Medicare quality score?
JAMES LEATHERMAN, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 91.4268/100 (Quality: 78.7821, Cost: 62.8019). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JAMES LEATHERMAN, MD located?
JAMES LEATHERMAN, MD is located at 701 PARK AVE S, MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55415. Phone: (612) 873-9700.
What is JAMES LEATHERMAN, MD's NPI number?
JAMES LEATHERMAN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871534214, issued on 06/09/2006.
Does JAMES LEATHERMAN, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JAMES LEATHERMAN, MD's prescribing is 62% brand-name and 38% generic drugs by claim count, with $434K in brand drug costs.
How many Pulmonary Disease Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 9,271 Pulmonary Disease Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Pulmonary Disease Physician provider writes 1,457 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JAMES LEATHERMAN, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JAMES LEATHERMAN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, Trelegy Ellipta, Prednisone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JAMES LEATHERMAN, MD accept Medicare?
JAMES LEATHERMAN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 890 Part D claims and 109 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JAMES LEATHERMAN, MD's credentials?
JAMES LEATHERMAN, MD's NPI is 1871534214 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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