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2026 NPPES data Hospitalist Physician NPI 1790772622 M.D.
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Hospitalist Physician in Mesa, Arizona.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 16,938 in Hospitalist Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
252
Medicare Part D claims · 31 beneficiaries · Hospitalist Physician avg: 888
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
78.8/100
▼ 4 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Lee Pace, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 78.8/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 252 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 78.8/100
- MIPS score · -4 vs avg
- 252
- Part D claims, 2023
- 95%
- 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 Pace, 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
79 27th percentile higher than 27% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Lee Pace, M.D. sits
This provider among hospitalist physician peers
Across the 4,437 hospitalist physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Lee Pace, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 51% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 21% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one hospitalist physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Lee Pace, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Lee Pace, 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 Pace, M.D.?
Near national averagePrimary specialty
Hospitalist Physician
Medicare Part D claims
252 72% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
78.8/100 4.3 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Arizona
How Hospitalist Physician compares to other specialties among Arizona providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Lee Pace, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Hospitalist Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 78.8/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Hospitalist Physician) - 78.8/100 vs national avg 83.1
How MIPS and board certification work
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 Pace, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospitalist Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1106 N GILBERT RD, Mesa, AZ, 85203, with a listed phone of (480) 868-9650. NPI 1790772622 was issued on 10/05/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 252 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 31 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $10K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 78.8/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 74.8, Cost 62.8), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Hospitalist Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,938 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 888 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1790772622 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Hospitalist Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 10/05/2005 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
78.7673
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
74.8325
Quality
62.8014
Cost
69
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Lee Pace, M.D. - brand share 5.0%
Hospitalist Physician average
5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 252 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.
252
Total Claims
$10K
Total Drug Cost
31
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 258
- Total Day Supply
- 7,248
- Brand vs Generic
- 5% brand / 95% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $3K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $7K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 82.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.00
- Age Distribution
- <65: 0, 65-74: N/A, 75-84: N/A, 85+: 14
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Lee Pace, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
19 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
17 claims
- Quetiapine Fumarate
Quetiapine Fumarate
14 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
13 claims
- Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel
13 claims
- Sertraline Hcl
Sertraline Hcl
13 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
12 claims
- Donepezil Hcl
Donepezil Hcl
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 19 |
| Gabapentin | 17 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 14 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 13 |
| Clopidogrel Clopidogrel Bisulfate | 13 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 13 |
| Lisinopril | 12 |
| Donepezil Hcl | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Hospitalist Physician Overview
How Lee Pace, M.D. fits within the Hospitalist Physician landscape nationally.
16,938
Hospitalist Physician Providers in US
54
States with Hospitalist Physician
888
Avg Claims per Provider
Lee Pace, M.D.'s 252 claims are below the specialty average of 888.
Nearby Hospitalist Physician Providers in Arizona
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Arizona, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Pace.
Dr. Ahmad Abdulmajid
MD
Phoenix, AZ
Dr. Olaide Abiodun
MD
Casa Grande, AZ
Dr. Rami Abusaleh
MD
Mesa, AZ
Dr. Rajeev Achari
MD
Phoenix, AZ
Dr. Olusegun Adetuyi
MD, MPH
Phoenix, AZ
Compare Hospitalist Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lee Pace, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Lee Pace, M.D. specializes in Hospitalist Physician and practices in Mesa, Arizona. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Lee Pace, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Lee Pace, M.D. wrote 252 Medicare Part D claims totaling $10K in drug costs for 31 beneficiaries.
What is Lee Pace, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Lee Pace, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 78.8/100 (Quality: 74.8, Cost: 62.8). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Lee Pace, M.D. located? ▼
Lee Pace, M.D. is located at 1106 N GILBERT RD, Mesa, AZ, 85203. Phone: (480) 868-9650.
What is Lee Pace, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Lee Pace, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790772622, issued on 10/05/2005.
Does Lee Pace, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Lee Pace, M.D.'s prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $3K in brand drug costs.
How many Hospitalist Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 16,938 Hospitalist Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Hospitalist Physician provider writes 888 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Lee Pace, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Lee Pace, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Gabapentin, Quetiapine Fumarate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Lee Pace, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Lee Pace, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 252 Part D claims and 31 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Lee Pace, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Lee Pace, M.D.'s NPI is 1790772622 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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