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LEIGH ESPINOZA, PA-C

Medical Physician Assistant in AURORA, 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
43
Medicare Part D claims · Medical Physician Assistant avg: 1K
MIPS score
97.5814/100
▲ 14 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

LEIGH ESPINOZA, PA-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 97.5814/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 43 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

97.5814/100
MIPS score · +14 vs avg
43
Part D claims, 2023

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LEIGH ESPINOZA, PA-C's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

98 Top 15% higher than 85% 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%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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

What does the federal data show about LEIGH ESPINOZA, PA-C?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/04/2013

NPI 1306271747

Primary specialty

Medical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

40,527 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

43 96% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,077

MIPS final score

97.5814/100 14.481400000000008% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How Medical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Colorado providers

Colorado providers

Medical Physician Assistant share within Colorado

1. Medical Physician Assistant42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Medical Physician Assistant share within Colorado

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

LEIGH ESPINOZA, PA-C's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Medical Physician Assistant national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
97.5814/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Medical Physician Assistant) — 97.5814/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%97.6%
MIPS final score (Medical Physician Assistant) — 97.5814/100 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.

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LEIGH ESPINOZA, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 1635 AURORA CT, AURORA, CO, 80045, with a listed phone of (720) 848-0000. NPI 1306271747 was issued on 09/04/2013. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ESPINOZA 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 43 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $8K 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 97.5814/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 86.5348), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Medical Physician Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 40,527 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,077 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

1635 AURORA CT
AURORA, CO 80045

Provider Details

NPI 1306271747
Specialty Medical Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/04/2013

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

97.5814
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
86.5348
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LEIGH ESPINOZA, PA-C 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.

UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS INCORPORATED
AURORA, CO

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.

43
Total Claims
$8K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
43
Total Day Supply
236
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$8K
Antibiotic Claims
43

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
62.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
5.12

Medical Physician Assistant Overview

How LEIGH ESPINOZA, PA-C fits within the Medical Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

40,527
Medical Physician Assistant Providers in US
55
States with Medical Physician Assistant
1,077
Avg Claims per Provider

LEIGH ESPINOZA, PA-C's 43 claims are below the specialty average of 1,077.

Nearby Medical Physician Assistant Providers in Colorado

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

Compare Medical Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LEIGH ESPINOZA, PA-C's specialty?
LEIGH ESPINOZA, PA-C specializes in Medical Physician Assistant and practices in AURORA, Colorado. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does LEIGH ESPINOZA, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LEIGH ESPINOZA, PA-C wrote 43 Medicare Part D claims totaling $8K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
What is LEIGH ESPINOZA, PA-C's Medicare quality score?
LEIGH ESPINOZA, PA-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 97.5814/100 (Quality: 86.5348). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is LEIGH ESPINOZA, PA-C located?
LEIGH ESPINOZA, PA-C is located at 1635 AURORA CT, AURORA, CO, 80045. Phone: (720) 848-0000.
What is LEIGH ESPINOZA, PA-C's NPI number?
LEIGH ESPINOZA, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1306271747, issued on 09/04/2013.
How many Medical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 40,527 Medical Physician Assistant providers across 55 states in the US. The average Medical Physician Assistant provider writes 1,077 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does LEIGH ESPINOZA, PA-C accept Medicare?
LEIGH ESPINOZA, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 43 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LEIGH ESPINOZA, PA-C's credentials?
LEIGH ESPINOZA, PA-C's NPI is 1306271747 with credentials PA-C. 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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