2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1053340661 MD
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LEIGHTON FROST, MD

Family Medicine Physician in NEWTON, Iowa. 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 · 110 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
71%
generic claims · 29% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$84.08
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

LEIGHTON FROST, MD filed 3,994 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in NEWTON, Iowa, prescribing 71% generic.

4K
Part D claims, 2023
71%
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.

LEIGHTON FROST, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

3,994 Top 9% higher than 91% 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

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)

LEIGHTON FROST, MD 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 LEIGHTON FROST, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/03/2006

NPI 1053340661

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,994 17% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

Specialty distribution in Iowa

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Iowa providers

Iowa providers

Family Medicine Physician share within Iowa

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

LEIGHTON FROST, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 300 N 4TH AVE E, NEWTON, IA, 50208, with a listed phone of (641) 792-2112. NPI 1053340661 was issued on 07/03/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FROST 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 3,994 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 110 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $550K in drug spend, split 29% brand-name and 71% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.5%. 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.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

300 N 4TH AVE E
NEWTON, IA 50208

Provider Details

NPI 1053340661
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/03/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LEIGHTON FROST, MD 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.

SAC AND FOX OF THE MISS IN IOWA
TAMA, IA

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

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for LEIGHTON FROST, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$84

Largest payer

Insulet Corporation

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

LEIGHTON FROST, MD — brand share 29.0%
Specialty average (est.)

29% brand-name claims vs 71% generic, on 3,994 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.

3,994
Total Claims
$550K
Total Drug Cost
110
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,998
Total Day Supply
114,366
Brand vs Generic
29% brand / 71% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$517K
Generic Drug Cost
$32K
Opioid Claims
141 (3.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
38

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.85
Gender Split
65% female / 35% male
Age Distribution
<65: 20, 65-74: 39, 75-84: 40, 85+: 11

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What LEIGHTON FROST, MD 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
240
Lisinopril
232
Amlodipine Besylate
221
Synthroid
Levothyroxine Sodium
184
Januvia
Sitagliptin Phosphate
149
Metformin Hcl
131
Rosuvastatin Calcium
113
Jardiance
Empagliflozin
108
Losartan Potassium
97
Furosemide
96

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

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How LEIGHTON FROST, MD fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

LEIGHTON FROST, MD's 3,994 claims are above the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Iowa

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

Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LEIGHTON FROST, MD's specialty?
LEIGHTON FROST, MD specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in NEWTON, Iowa. Credentials: MD.
How much does LEIGHTON FROST, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LEIGHTON FROST, MD wrote 3,994 Medicare Part D claims totaling $550K in drug costs for 110 beneficiaries.
Where is LEIGHTON FROST, MD located?
LEIGHTON FROST, MD is located at 300 N 4TH AVE E, NEWTON, IA, 50208. Phone: (641) 792-2112.
What is LEIGHTON FROST, MD's NPI number?
LEIGHTON FROST, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053340661, issued on 07/03/2006.
Does LEIGHTON FROST, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LEIGHTON FROST, MD's prescribing is 29% brand-name and 71% generic drugs by claim count, with $517K in brand drug costs.
Does LEIGHTON FROST, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, LEIGHTON FROST, MD had 141 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.5%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LEIGHTON FROST, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LEIGHTON FROST, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Lisinopril, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LEIGHTON FROST, MD accept Medicare?
LEIGHTON FROST, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,994 Part D claims and 110 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LEIGHTON FROST, MD's credentials?
LEIGHTON FROST, MD's NPI is 1053340661 with credentials MD. 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.

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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