2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1295712073 PA
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JAMES LEE, PA

Physician Assistant in HENDERSONVILLE, 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 323 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

JAMES LEE, PA filed 3,348 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physician Assistant in HENDERSONVILLE, North Carolina, prescribing 87% generic.

3K
Part D claims, 2023
87%
generic prescribing

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JAMES LEE, PA's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

3,348 Top 10% higher than 90% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about JAMES LEE, PA?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/22/2005

NPI 1295712073

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,348 324% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Physician Assistant share within North Carolina

1. Physician Assistant42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Physician Assistant share within North Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Physician Assistant (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Physician Assistant ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Physician Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Physician Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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 LEE, PA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA credentials at 1881 PISGAH DR, HENDERSONVILLE, NC, 28791, with a listed phone of (828) 697-4336. NPI 1295712073 was issued on 12/22/2005. 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 3,348 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 323 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $352K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.1%. 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.

Physician Assistant is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 149,975 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 790 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

1881 PISGAH DR
HENDERSONVILLE, NC 28791

Provider Details

NPI 1295712073
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/22/2005

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

JAMES LEE, PA — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 3,348 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.

3,348
Total Claims
$352K
Total Drug Cost
323
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
7,688
Total Day Supply
226,283
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$294K
Generic Drug Cost
$57K
Opioid Claims
103 (3.1% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
57

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.43
Gender Split
51% female / 49% male
Age Distribution
<65: 42, 65-74: 129, 75-84: 119, 85+: 33

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What JAMES LEE, PA prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
202
Amlodipine Besylate
117
Losartan Potassium
114
Metoprolol Succinate
110
Levothyroxine Sodium
108
Lisinopril
94
Pantoprazole Sodium
82
Montelukast Sodium
76
Omeprazole
76
Gabapentin
56

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How JAMES LEE, PA fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

149,975
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider

JAMES LEE, PA's 3,348 claims are above the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant 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 Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JAMES LEE, PA's specialty?
JAMES LEE, PA specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in HENDERSONVILLE, North Carolina. Credentials: PA.
How much does JAMES LEE, PA prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JAMES LEE, PA wrote 3,348 Medicare Part D claims totaling $352K in drug costs for 323 beneficiaries.
Where is JAMES LEE, PA located?
JAMES LEE, PA is located at 1881 PISGAH DR, HENDERSONVILLE, NC, 28791. Phone: (828) 697-4336.
What is JAMES LEE, PA's NPI number?
JAMES LEE, PA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295712073, issued on 12/22/2005.
Does JAMES LEE, PA prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JAMES LEE, PA's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $294K in brand drug costs.
Does JAMES LEE, PA prescribe opioids?
Yes, JAMES LEE, PA had 103 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.1%.
How many Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 149,975 Physician Assistant providers across 56 states in the US. The average Physician Assistant provider writes 790 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JAMES LEE, PA prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JAMES LEE, PA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Losartan Potassium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JAMES LEE, PA accept Medicare?
JAMES LEE, PA appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,348 Part D claims and 323 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JAMES LEE, PA's credentials?
JAMES LEE, PA's NPI is 1295712073 with credentials PA. 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.
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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