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2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1073517728 MD
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Ophthalmology Physician in Knoxville, Tennessee.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 22,082 in Ophthalmology 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
596
Medicare Part D claims · 199 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
72%
generic claims · 28% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
96/100
▲ 13 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
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What the federal data shows
Leslie Cunningham, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 96/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 596 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 96/100
- MIPS score · +13 vs avg
- 596
- Part D claims, 2023
- 72%
- 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.
Leslie Cunningham, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
96 Top 17% higher than 83% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Leslie Cunningham, MD sits
This provider among ophthalmology physician peers
Across the 9,866 ophthalmology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Leslie Cunningham, MD writes more Part D claims than 30% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 75% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, high-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 ophthalmology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Leslie Cunningham, MD. 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)
Leslie Cunningham, MD 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 Leslie Cunningham, MD?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Ophthalmology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
596 58% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
96/100 12.9 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Tennessee
How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Leslie Cunningham, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 96/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) - 96/100 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).
Leslie Cunningham, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Ophthalmology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1124 E WEISGARBER RD, Knoxville, TN, 37909, with a listed phone of (865) 584-0905. NPI 1073517728 was issued on 06/10/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 596 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 199 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $97K in drug spend, split 28% brand-name and 72% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 96/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 99.9, Cost 86.8), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Ophthalmology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 22,082 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,420 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 | 1073517728 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Ophthalmology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 06/10/2005 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
96.0256
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
99.9389
Quality
86.813
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average
Leslie Cunningham, MD - brand share 28.0%
Ophthalmology Physician average
28% brand-name claims vs 72% generic, on 596 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.
596
Total Claims
$97K
Total Drug Cost
199
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,302
- Total Day Supply
- 38,349
- Brand vs Generic
- 28% brand / 72% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $80K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $17K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 77.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.16
- Gender Split
- 54% female / 46% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Leslie Cunningham, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Latanoprost
Latanoprost
199 claims
- Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide-Timolol
98 claims
- Timolol Maleate
Timolol Maleate
89 claims
- Lumigan 55
Lumigan
55 claims
- Travoprost 49
Travoprost
49 claims
- Brimonidine Tartrate 42
Brimonidine Tartrate
42 claims
- Restasis 17
Restasis
17 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 199 |
| Dorzolamide-Timolol Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat | 98 |
| Timolol Maleate | 89 |
| Lumigan Bimatoprost | 55 |
| Travoprost | 49 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 42 |
| Restasis Cyclosporine | 17 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Ophthalmology Physician Overview
How Leslie Cunningham, MD fits within the Ophthalmology Physician landscape nationally.
22,082
Ophthalmology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Ophthalmology Physician
1,420
Avg Claims per Provider
Leslie Cunningham, MD's 596 claims are below the specialty average of 1,420.
Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Tennessee
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Tennessee, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Cunningham.
Dr. Brent Aebi
M.D.
Bristol, TN
Khandaker Ahad
Murfreesboro, TN
Dr. Harold Akin
MD
Murfreesboro, TN
Dr. Nancy Alison
M.D.
Johnson City, TN
Dr. Mitchell Allphin
MD
Nashville, TN
Compare Ophthalmology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Tennessee medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Leslie Cunningham, MD's specialty? ▼
Leslie Cunningham, MD specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in Knoxville, Tennessee. Credentials: MD.
How much does Leslie Cunningham, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Leslie Cunningham, MD wrote 596 Medicare Part D claims totaling $97K in drug costs for 199 beneficiaries.
What is Leslie Cunningham, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Leslie Cunningham, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 96/100 (Quality: 99.9, Cost: 86.8). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Leslie Cunningham, MD located? ▼
Leslie Cunningham, MD is located at 1124 E WEISGARBER RD, Knoxville, TN, 37909. Phone: (865) 584-0905.
What is Leslie Cunningham, MD's NPI number? ▼
Leslie Cunningham, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1073517728, issued on 06/10/2005.
Does Leslie Cunningham, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Leslie Cunningham, MD's prescribing is 28% brand-name and 72% generic drugs by claim count, with $80K in brand drug costs.
How many Ophthalmology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 22,082 Ophthalmology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Ophthalmology Physician provider writes 1,420 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Leslie Cunningham, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Leslie Cunningham, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Dorzolamide-Timolol, Timolol Maleate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Leslie Cunningham, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Leslie Cunningham, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 596 Part D claims and 199 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Leslie Cunningham, MD's credentials? ▼
Leslie Cunningham, MD's NPI is 1073517728 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
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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