2026 NPPES data Gastroenterology Physician NPI 1952314593 M.D.
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LEE HIXSON, M.D.

Gastroenterology Physician in LEWISTON, 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
62
Medicare Part D claims · 25 beneficiaries · Gastroenterology Physician avg: 833

What the federal data shows

LEE HIXSON, M.D. filed 62 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Gastroenterology Physician in LEWISTON, Idaho.

62
Part D claims, 2023
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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LEE HIXSON, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

62 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers

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

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

LEE HIXSON, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — 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 HIXSON, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/14/2006

NPI 1952314593

Primary specialty

Gastroenterology Physician

Mid-sized

16,567 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

62 93% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 833

Specialty distribution in Idaho

How Gastroenterology Physician compares to other specialties among Idaho providers

Idaho providers

Gastroenterology Physician share within Idaho

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Gastroenterology 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).

LEE HIXSON, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gastroenterology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 415 6TH ST, LEWISTON, ID, 83501, with a listed phone of (208) 743-3998. NPI 1952314593 was issued on 08/14/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HIXSON 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 62 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 25 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $33K 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.

Gastroenterology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,567 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 833 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

415 6TH ST
LEWISTON, ID 83501

Provider Details

NPI 1952314593
Specialty Gastroenterology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/14/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LEE HIXSON, M.D. 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.

GRITMAN MEDICAL CENTER INC
MOSCOW, ID

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

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

62
Total Claims
$33K
Total Drug Cost
25
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
92
Total Day Supply
2,690
Generic Drug Cost
$4K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.09

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Omeprazole
13

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

Gastroenterology Physician Overview

How LEE HIXSON, M.D. fits within the Gastroenterology Physician landscape nationally.

16,567
Gastroenterology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Gastroenterology Physician
833
Avg Claims per Provider

LEE HIXSON, M.D.'s 62 claims are below the specialty average of 833.

Nearby Gastroenterology Physician Providers in Idaho

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LEE HIXSON, M.D.'s specialty?
LEE HIXSON, M.D. specializes in Gastroenterology Physician and practices in LEWISTON, Idaho. Credentials: M.D..
How much does LEE HIXSON, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LEE HIXSON, M.D. wrote 62 Medicare Part D claims totaling $33K in drug costs for 25 beneficiaries.
Where is LEE HIXSON, M.D. located?
LEE HIXSON, M.D. is located at 415 6TH ST, LEWISTON, ID, 83501. Phone: (208) 743-3998.
What is LEE HIXSON, M.D.'s NPI number?
LEE HIXSON, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952314593, issued on 08/14/2006.
How many Gastroenterology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,567 Gastroenterology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Gastroenterology Physician provider writes 833 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LEE HIXSON, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LEE HIXSON, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Omeprazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LEE HIXSON, M.D. accept Medicare?
LEE HIXSON, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 62 Part D claims and 25 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LEE HIXSON, M.D.'s credentials?
LEE HIXSON, M.D.'s NPI is 1952314593 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.
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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