2026 NPPES data Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program NPI 1720354210 M.D.
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LEIGH DESHONG, M.D.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in LANCASTER, Pennsylvania. 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 187 beneficiaries · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program avg: 459
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 17% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

LEIGH DESHONG, M.D. filed 4,115 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in LANCASTER, Pennsylvania, prescribing 83% generic.

4K
Part D claims, 2023
83%
generic prescribing

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LEIGH DESHONG, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

4,115 Top 8% higher than 92% of 1,370,886 prescribers

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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about LEIGH DESHONG, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/28/2012

NPI 1720354210

Primary specialty

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

High-volume

331,761 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

4,115 797% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 459

Specialty distribution in Pennsylvania

How Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program compares to other specialties among Pennsylvania providers

Pennsylvania providers

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program share within Pennsylvania

1. Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program share within Pennsylvania

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program) — 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).

LEIGH DESHONG, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider holding M.D. credentials at 2112 HARRISBURG PIKE, LANCASTER, PA, 17601, with a listed phone of (717) 544-3022. NPI 1720354210 was issued on 03/28/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DESHONG 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 4,115 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 187 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $346K in drug spend, split 17% brand-name and 83% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.0%. 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.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 331,761 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 459 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

2112 HARRISBURG PIKE
LANCASTER, PA 17601

Provider Details

NPI 1720354210
Specialty Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/28/2012

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LEIGH DESHONG, 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.

LANCASTER GENERAL HOSPITAL
★★★★★ 5/5
QUARRYVILLE, PA
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 390100

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

License & disciplinary context — Pennsylvania PA-BOM 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~45K Pennsylvania medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to LEIGH DESHONG, M.D.. To verify LEIGH DESHONG, M.D.'s current license status, search the PA-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

133
Total board actions, Pennsylvania 2023
Across 129 cases
2.96
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Pennsylvania statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
48 cases

PA-BOM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Pennsylvania disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

LEIGH DESHONG, M.D. — brand share 17.0%
Specialty average (est.)

17% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 4,115 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.

4,115
Total Claims
$346K
Total Drug Cost
187
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,205
Total Day Supply
94,099
Brand vs Generic
17% brand / 83% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$243K
Generic Drug Cost
$98K
Opioid Claims
83 (2.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
67

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
87.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.50
Gender Split
70% female / 30% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What LEIGH DESHONG, 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
Furosemide
198
Levothyroxine Sodium
197
Atorvastatin Calcium
148
Potassium Chloride
144
Eliquis
Apixaban
142
Gabapentin
134
Sertraline Hcl
98
Metoprolol Succinate
91
Losartan Potassium
83
Tamsulosin Hcl
80

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

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Overview

How LEIGH DESHONG, M.D. fits within the Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program landscape nationally.

331,761
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in US
55
States with Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
459
Avg Claims per Provider

LEIGH DESHONG, M.D.'s 4,115 claims are above the specialty average of 459.

Nearby Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in Pennsylvania

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

Compare Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LEIGH DESHONG, M.D.'s specialty?
LEIGH DESHONG, M.D. specializes in Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program and practices in LANCASTER, Pennsylvania. Credentials: M.D..
How much does LEIGH DESHONG, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LEIGH DESHONG, M.D. wrote 4,115 Medicare Part D claims totaling $346K in drug costs for 187 beneficiaries.
Where is LEIGH DESHONG, M.D. located?
LEIGH DESHONG, M.D. is located at 2112 HARRISBURG PIKE, LANCASTER, PA, 17601. Phone: (717) 544-3022.
What is LEIGH DESHONG, M.D.'s NPI number?
LEIGH DESHONG, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720354210, issued on 03/28/2012.
Does LEIGH DESHONG, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LEIGH DESHONG, M.D.'s prescribing is 17% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $243K in brand drug costs.
Does LEIGH DESHONG, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, LEIGH DESHONG, M.D. had 83 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.0%.
How many Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers are there in the US?
There are 331,761 Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers across 55 states in the US. The average Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider writes 459 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LEIGH DESHONG, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LEIGH DESHONG, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Furosemide, Levothyroxine Sodium, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LEIGH DESHONG, M.D. accept Medicare?
LEIGH DESHONG, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,115 Part D claims and 187 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LEIGH DESHONG, M.D.'s credentials?
LEIGH DESHONG, M.D.'s NPI is 1720354210 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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