2026 NPPES data Pulmonary Disease Physician NPI 1235112129 M.D.
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LEE ETTINGER, M.D.

Pulmonary Disease Physician in MONTROSE, Colorado. 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
53
Medicare Part D claims · 20 beneficiaries · Pulmonary Disease Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
51%
generic claims · 49% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
38.2896/100
▼ 45 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

LEE ETTINGER, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 38.2896/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 53 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

38.2896/100
MIPS score · -45 vs avg
53
Part D claims, 2023
51%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

LEE ETTINGER, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

38 4th percentile higher than 4% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). This entry sits in this band. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Above this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Above this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

LEE ETTINGER, 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).

What does the federal data show about LEE ETTINGER, M.D.?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/23/2005

NPI 1235112129

Primary specialty

Pulmonary Disease Physician

Mid-sized

9,271 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

53 96% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,457

MIPS final score

38.2896/100 44.810399999999994% pts

Below average band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How Pulmonary Disease Physician compares to other specialties among Colorado providers

Colorado providers

Pulmonary Disease Physician share within Colorado

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

LEE ETTINGER, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Pulmonary Disease Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
38.2896/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Pulmonary Disease Physician) — 38.2896/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%38.3%
MIPS final score (Pulmonary Disease Physician) — 38.2896/100 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).

LEE ETTINGER, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 904 S 4TH ST, MONTROSE, CO, 81401, with a listed phone of (970) 252-2753. NPI 1235112129 was issued on 11/23/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ETTINGER 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 53 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 20 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $17K in drug spend, split 49% brand-name and 51% 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 38.2896/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0, Cost 45.9653), 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

904 S 4TH ST
MONTROSE, CO 81401

Provider Details

NPI 1235112129
Specialty Pulmonary Disease Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/23/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

38.2896
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
0
Quality
45.9653
Cost
98
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

LEE ETTINGER, M.D. — brand share 49.0%
Specialty average (est.)

49% brand-name claims vs 51% generic, on 53 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.

53
Total Claims
$17K
Total Drug Cost
20
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
103
Total Day Supply
2,970
Brand vs Generic
49% brand / 51% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$14K
Generic Drug Cost
$2K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.29

Pulmonary Disease Physician Overview

How LEE ETTINGER, M.D. 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

LEE ETTINGER, M.D.'s 53 claims are below the specialty average of 1,457.

Nearby Pulmonary Disease Physician Providers in Colorado

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LEE ETTINGER, M.D.'s specialty?
LEE ETTINGER, M.D. specializes in Pulmonary Disease Physician and practices in MONTROSE, Colorado. Credentials: M.D..
How much does LEE ETTINGER, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LEE ETTINGER, M.D. wrote 53 Medicare Part D claims totaling $17K in drug costs for 20 beneficiaries.
What is LEE ETTINGER, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
LEE ETTINGER, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 38.2896/100 (Quality: 0, Cost: 45.9653). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is LEE ETTINGER, M.D. located?
LEE ETTINGER, M.D. is located at 904 S 4TH ST, MONTROSE, CO, 81401. Phone: (970) 252-2753.
What is LEE ETTINGER, M.D.'s NPI number?
LEE ETTINGER, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235112129, issued on 11/23/2005.
Does LEE ETTINGER, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LEE ETTINGER, M.D.'s prescribing is 49% brand-name and 51% generic drugs by claim count, with $14K 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.
Does LEE ETTINGER, M.D. accept Medicare?
LEE ETTINGER, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 53 Part D claims and 20 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LEE ETTINGER, M.D.'s credentials?
LEE ETTINGER, M.D.'s NPI is 1235112129 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.

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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