2026 NPPES data Gynecologic Oncology Physician NPI 1073773073 MD
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MARIA CRESELDA DE LEON, MD

Gynecologic Oncology Physician in SANTA CLARITA, California. 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
207
Medicare Part D claims · 84 beneficiaries · Gynecologic Oncology Physician avg: 188
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
99.1275/100
▲ 16 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$34.97
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: MARIA CRESELDA DE LEON, MD is a Gynecologic Oncology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SANTA CLARITA, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 207 claims across 84 beneficiaries — 5% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 99.1275/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $34.97 across 2 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: MARIA CRESELDA DE LEON, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 99.1275 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 207 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

MARIA CRESELDA DE LEON, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

MARIA CRESELDA DE LEON, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/12/2008

NPI 1073773073

Primary specialty

Gynecologic Oncology Physician

Niche

1,360 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

207 10% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 188

MIPS final score

99.1275/100 16.027500000000003% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in California

How Gynecologic Oncology Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Gynecologic Oncology Physician share within California

1. Gynecologic Oncology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Gynecologic Oncology Physician share within California

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MARIA CRESELDA DE LEON, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Gynecologic Oncology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
99.1275/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Gynecologic Oncology Physician) — 99.1275/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Gynecologic Oncology Physician) — 99.1275/100 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).

MARIA CRESELDA DE LEON, MD is a Gynecologic Oncology Physician provider practicing in SANTA CLARITA, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1073773073. 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.

MARIA CRESELDA DE LEON, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gynecologic Oncology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 23823 VALENCIA BLVD STE 250, SANTA CLARITA, CA, 91355, with a listed phone of (661) 799-1999. NPI 1073773073 was issued on 06/12/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DE LEON 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 207 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 84 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $4K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 29.5%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 99.1275/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 85.2396), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Gynecologic Oncology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,360 enrolled providers across 49 states and an average of 188 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

23823 VALENCIA BLVD STE 250
SANTA CLARITA, CA 91355

Provider Details

NPI 1073773073
Specialty Gynecologic Oncology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/12/2008

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

99.1275
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
85.2396
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MARIA CRESELDA DE LEON, 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.

CITY OF HOPE MEDICAL FOUNDATION
MISSION HILLS, CA

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 MARIA CRESELDA DE LEON, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$35

Largest payer

Lilly USA, LLC

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.

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 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 ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to MARIA CRESELDA DE LEON, MD. To verify MARIA CRESELDA DE LEON, MD's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC 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 California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

MARIA CRESELDA DE LEON, MD — brand share 5.0%
Specialty average (est.)

5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 207 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.

207
Total Claims
$4K
Total Drug Cost
84
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
227
Total Day Supply
3,486
Brand vs Generic
5% brand / 95% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$942
Generic Drug Cost
$3K
Opioid Claims
61 (29.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
13

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.39
Gender Split
100% female / 0% 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
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
44
Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron
32
Clotrimazole-Betamethasone
Clotrimazole/Betamethasone Dip
17
Estradiol
15

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

Gynecologic Oncology Physician Overview

How MARIA CRESELDA DE LEON, MD fits within the Gynecologic Oncology Physician landscape nationally.

1,360
Gynecologic Oncology Physician Providers in US
49
States with Gynecologic Oncology Physician
188
Avg Claims per Provider

MARIA CRESELDA DE LEON, MD's 207 claims are above the specialty average of 188.

Nearby Gynecologic Oncology Physician Providers in California

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as DE LEON.

Compare Gynecologic Oncology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MARIA CRESELDA DE LEON, MD's specialty?
MARIA CRESELDA DE LEON, MD specializes in Gynecologic Oncology Physician and practices in SANTA CLARITA, California. Credentials: MD.
How much does MARIA CRESELDA DE LEON, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MARIA CRESELDA DE LEON, MD wrote 207 Medicare Part D claims totaling $4K in drug costs for 84 beneficiaries.
What is MARIA CRESELDA DE LEON, MD's Medicare quality score?
MARIA CRESELDA DE LEON, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 99.1275/100 (Quality: 85.2396). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MARIA CRESELDA DE LEON, MD located?
MARIA CRESELDA DE LEON, MD is located at 23823 VALENCIA BLVD STE 250, SANTA CLARITA, CA, 91355. Phone: (661) 799-1999.
What is MARIA CRESELDA DE LEON, MD's NPI number?
MARIA CRESELDA DE LEON, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1073773073, issued on 06/12/2008.
Does MARIA CRESELDA DE LEON, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MARIA CRESELDA DE LEON, MD's prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $942 in brand drug costs.
Does MARIA CRESELDA DE LEON, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, MARIA CRESELDA DE LEON, MD had 61 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 29.5%.
How many Gynecologic Oncology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,360 Gynecologic Oncology Physician providers across 49 states in the US. The average Gynecologic Oncology Physician provider writes 188 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MARIA CRESELDA DE LEON, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MARIA CRESELDA DE LEON, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Ondansetron Odt, Clotrimazole-Betamethasone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MARIA CRESELDA DE LEON, MD accept Medicare?
MARIA CRESELDA DE LEON, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 207 Part D claims and 84 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MARIA CRESELDA DE LEON, MD's credentials?
MARIA CRESELDA DE LEON, MD's NPI is 1073773073 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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