2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1386738839 M.D.
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KATHERINE LEE, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician in BOISE, Idaho. 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
23
Medicare Part D claims · 14 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
MIPS score
83.3209/100
▲ 0 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: KATHERINE LEE, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BOISE, Idaho with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 23 claims across 14 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 83.3209/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: KATHERINE LEE, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 83.3209 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 23 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)

KATHERINE LEE, M.D. 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).

KATHERINE LEE, M.D. at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/02/2006

NPI 1386738839

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

23 98% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

MIPS final score

83.3209/100 0.22090000000000032% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Idaho

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Idaho providers

Idaho providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Idaho

1. Ophthalmology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Ophthalmology Physician share within Idaho

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

KATHERINE LEE, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmology Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
83.3209/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 83.3209/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 83.3209/100 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.

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KATHERINE LEE, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider practicing in BOISE, Idaho, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1386738839. 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.

KATHERINE LEE, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 100 E. IDAHO ST, BOISE, ID, 83712, with a listed phone of (208) 381-6910. NPI 1386738839 was issued on 10/02/2006. 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 23 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 14 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $593 in drug spend. 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 83.3209/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 79.5148, Cost 64.8883), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Ophthalmology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 22,090 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,420 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

100 E. IDAHO ST
BOISE, ID 83712

Provider Details

NPI 1386738839
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/02/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

83.3209
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
79.5148
Quality
64.8883
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

23
Total Claims
$593
Total Drug Cost
14
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
25
Total Day Supply
458
Generic Drug Cost
$335

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.93

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Tobramycin-Dexamethasone
Tobramycin/Dexamethasone
11

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How KATHERINE LEE, M.D. fits within the Ophthalmology Physician landscape nationally.

22,090
Ophthalmology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Ophthalmology Physician
1,420
Avg Claims per Provider

KATHERINE LEE, M.D.'s 23 claims are below the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Idaho

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KATHERINE LEE, M.D.'s specialty?
KATHERINE LEE, M.D. specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in BOISE, Idaho. Credentials: M.D..
How much does KATHERINE LEE, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KATHERINE LEE, M.D. wrote 23 Medicare Part D claims totaling $593 in drug costs for 14 beneficiaries.
What is KATHERINE LEE, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
KATHERINE LEE, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 83.3209/100 (Quality: 79.5148, Cost: 64.8883). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is KATHERINE LEE, M.D. located?
KATHERINE LEE, M.D. is located at 100 E. IDAHO ST, BOISE, ID, 83712. Phone: (208) 381-6910.
What is KATHERINE LEE, M.D.'s NPI number?
KATHERINE LEE, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386738839, issued on 10/02/2006.
How many Ophthalmology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 22,090 Ophthalmology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Ophthalmology Physician provider writes 1,420 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KATHERINE LEE, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KATHERINE LEE, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Tobramycin-Dexamethasone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KATHERINE LEE, M.D. accept Medicare?
KATHERINE LEE, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 23 Part D claims and 14 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KATHERINE LEE, M.D.'s credentials?
KATHERINE LEE, M.D.'s NPI is 1386738839 with credentials M.D.. 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.

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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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