2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1073517728 MD
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LESLIE CUNNINGHAM, MD

Ophthalmology Physician in KNOXVILLE, Tennessee. 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
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
96.0256/100
▲ 13 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

LESLIE CUNNINGHAM, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 96.0256/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 596 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

96.0256/100
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

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

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)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/10/2005

NPI 1073517728

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

596 58% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

MIPS final score

96.0256/100 12.925600000000003% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Tennessee

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

LESLIE CUNNINGHAM, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
96.0256/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 96.0256/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%96%
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 96.0256/100 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).

LESLIE CUNNINGHAM, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider practicing in KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1073517728. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

LESLIE CUNNINGHAM, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a 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. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CUNNINGHAM 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 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. 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 96.0256/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 99.9389, Cost 86.813), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Ophthalmology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 22,090 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

1124 E WEISGARBER RD
KNOXVILLE, TN 37909

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%
Specialty average (est.)

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.

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.

22,090
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.

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

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 96.0256/100 (Quality: 99.9389, Cost: 86.813). 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 22,090 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

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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