2026 NPPES data Hospitalist Physician NPI 1790772622 M.D.
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LEE PACE, M.D.

Hospitalist Physician in MESA, Arizona. 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
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
78.7673/100
▼ 4 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

LEE PACE, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 78.7673/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 252 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

78.7673/100
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

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%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). This entry sits in this band. 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 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 average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/05/2005

NPI 1790772622

Primary specialty

Hospitalist Physician

Mid-sized

16,825 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

252 72% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 888

MIPS final score

78.7673/100 4.3326999999999884% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Arizona

How Hospitalist Physician compares to other specialties among Arizona providers

Arizona providers

Hospitalist Physician share within Arizona

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

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

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
78.7673/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Hospitalist Physician) — 78.7673/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%78.8%
MIPS final score (Hospitalist Physician) — 78.7673/100 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 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. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what PACE 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 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. 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 78.7673/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 74.8325, Cost 62.8014), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Hospitalist Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,825 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

1106 N GILBERT RD
MESA, AZ 85203

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%
Specialty average (est.)

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

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
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.

16,825
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.

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

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 78.7673/100 (Quality: 74.8325, Cost: 62.8014). 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 16,825 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

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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