2026 NPPES data Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1659500692 MD
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JENNIFER LEGAR, MD

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in ALLENTOWN, Pennsylvania. 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
33K
Medicare Part D claims · 864 beneficiaries · Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 17% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: JENNIFER LEGAR, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in ALLENTOWN, Pennsylvania with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 33K claims across 864 beneficiaries — 17% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: JENNIFER LEGAR, MD filed 33,173 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across ALLENTOWN, Pennsylvania. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

JENNIFER LEGAR, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 4 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

JENNIFER LEGAR, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/13/2009

NPI 1659500692

Primary specialty

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician

Niche

1,524 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

33,173 2502% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,275

Specialty distribution in Pennsylvania

How Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Pennsylvania providers

Pennsylvania providers

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within Pennsylvania

1. Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within Pennsylvania

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician) — 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).

JENNIFER LEGAR, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider practicing in ALLENTOWN, Pennsylvania, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1659500692. 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.

JENNIFER LEGAR, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1605 N CEDAR CREST BLVD STE 110B, ALLENTOWN, PA, 18104, with a listed phone of (610) 973-1410. NPI 1659500692 was issued on 07/13/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LEGAR 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 33,173 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 864 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.4 million in drug spend, split 17% brand-name and 83% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.6%. 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.

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,524 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 1,275 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

1605 N CEDAR CREST BLVD STE 110B
ALLENTOWN, PA 18104

Provider Details

NPI 1659500692
Specialty Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/13/2009

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JENNIFER LEGAR, 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.

PHOENIX REHABILITATION AND HEALTH SERVICES INC
CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, PA
RFVW HEALTHCARE, PC
CENTER VALLEY, PA
ROSENFELD VANWIRT PC
TOPTON, PA
THE WESTON GROUP INC
EASTON, PA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

License & disciplinary context — Pennsylvania PA-BOM 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~45K Pennsylvania medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to JENNIFER LEGAR, MD. To verify JENNIFER LEGAR, MD's current license status, search the PA-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

133
Total board actions, Pennsylvania 2023
Across 129 cases
2.96
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Pennsylvania statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
48 cases

PA-BOM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Pennsylvania disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

JENNIFER LEGAR, MD — brand share 17.0%
Specialty average (est.)

17% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 33,173 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.

33,173
Total Claims
$1.4M
Total Drug Cost
864
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
33,216
Total Day Supply
436,372
Brand vs Generic
17% brand / 83% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$956K
Generic Drug Cost
$444K
Opioid Claims
190 (0.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
651

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
81.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.35
Gender Split
67% female / 33% male
Age Distribution
<65: 58, 65-74: 173, 75-84: 265, 85+: 368

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
1,767
Furosemide
1,529
Eliquis
Apixaban
1,501
Levothyroxine Sodium
1,301
Pantoprazole Sodium
1,008
Metoprolol Succinate
915
Sertraline Hcl
825
Gabapentin
824
Metoprolol Tartrate
792
Buspirone Hcl
736

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

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview

How JENNIFER LEGAR, MD fits within the Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

1,524
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
51
States with Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
1,275
Avg Claims per Provider

JENNIFER LEGAR, MD's 33,173 claims are above the specialty average of 1,275.

Nearby Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in Pennsylvania

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

Compare Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JENNIFER LEGAR, MD's specialty?
JENNIFER LEGAR, MD specializes in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in ALLENTOWN, Pennsylvania. Credentials: MD.
How much does JENNIFER LEGAR, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JENNIFER LEGAR, MD wrote 33,173 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.4M in drug costs for 864 beneficiaries.
Where is JENNIFER LEGAR, MD located?
JENNIFER LEGAR, MD is located at 1605 N CEDAR CREST BLVD STE 110B, ALLENTOWN, PA, 18104. Phone: (610) 973-1410.
What is JENNIFER LEGAR, MD's NPI number?
JENNIFER LEGAR, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659500692, issued on 07/13/2009.
Does JENNIFER LEGAR, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JENNIFER LEGAR, MD's prescribing is 17% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $956K in brand drug costs.
Does JENNIFER LEGAR, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, JENNIFER LEGAR, MD had 190 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.6%.
How many Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,524 Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 1,275 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JENNIFER LEGAR, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JENNIFER LEGAR, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Furosemide, Eliquis. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JENNIFER LEGAR, MD accept Medicare?
JENNIFER LEGAR, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 33,173 Part D claims and 864 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JENNIFER LEGAR, MD's credentials?
JENNIFER LEGAR, MD's NPI is 1659500692 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.
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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