2026 NPPES data Specialist NPI 1134157803 M.D.
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Maria Lee, M.D.

Specialist in Gadsden, Alabama. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 69,658 in Specialist, 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
43
Medicare Part D claims · 23 beneficiaries · Specialist avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
0%
generic claims · 88% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Maria Lee, M.D. filed 43 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Specialist in Gadsden, Alabama, prescribing 0% generic.

43
Part D claims, 2023
0%
generic prescribing

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.

Maria Lee, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

43 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2K+: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. 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

What does the federal data show about Maria Lee, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/29/2006

NPI 1134157803

Primary specialty

Specialist

High-volume

69,658 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

43 97% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,474

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Specialist compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Largest specialties in Alabama (% of in-state providers)

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 8.1%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program8.1%Pharmacist - 6.7%Pharmacist6.7%Family Nurse Practitioner - 5.9%Family Nurse Practitioner5.9%Behavior Technician - 4.4%Behavior Technician4.4%Physical Therapist - 4.2%Physical Therapist4.2%Mental Health Counselor - 3.3%Mental Health Counselor3.3%Specialist - 1%Specialist1%
Largest specialties in Alabama (% of in-state providers)

Board certification

Not published by CMS

CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Specialist. Verify directly:

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 Lee, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Specialist provider holding M.D. credentials at 510 S 4TH ST, Gadsden, AL, 35901, with a listed phone of (256) 543-1865. NPI 1134157803 was issued on 06/29/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Lee 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 23 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $6K in drug spend, split 88% brand-name and 0% 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.

Specialist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 69,658 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,474 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

510 S 4TH ST
Gadsden, AL 35901

Provider Details

NPI 1134157803
Specialty Specialist
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/29/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

Maria Lee, M.D. - brand share 88.0%
Specialist average

88% brand-name claims vs 0% generic, on 43 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.

43
Total Claims
$6K
Total Drug Cost
23
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
49
Total Day Supply
468
Brand vs Generic
88% brand / 0% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$6K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.04
Gender Split
48% female / 52% 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
Shingrix
Varicella-Zoster Ge/As01b/Pf
18
Boostrix Tdap
"Diphth
N/A

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

Specialist Overview

How Maria Lee, M.D. fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.

69,658
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,474
Avg Claims per Provider

Maria Lee, M.D.'s 43 claims are below the specialty average of 1,474.

Nearby Specialist Providers in Alabama

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

Compare Specialist 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 Alabama medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Specialist peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Maria Lee, M.D.'s specialty?
Maria Lee, M.D. specializes in Specialist and practices in Gadsden, Alabama. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Maria Lee, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Maria Lee, M.D. wrote 43 Medicare Part D claims totaling $6K in drug costs for 23 beneficiaries.
Where is Maria Lee, M.D. located?
Maria Lee, M.D. is located at 510 S 4TH ST, Gadsden, AL, 35901. Phone: (256) 543-1865.
What is Maria Lee, M.D.'s NPI number?
Maria Lee, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1134157803, issued on 06/29/2006.
Does Maria Lee, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Maria Lee, M.D.'s prescribing is 88% brand-name and 0% generic drugs by claim count, with $6K in brand drug costs.
How many Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 69,658 Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Specialist provider writes 1,474 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Maria Lee, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Maria Lee, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Shingrix, Boostrix Tdap. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Maria Lee, M.D. accept Medicare?
Maria Lee, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 43 Part D claims and 23 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Maria Lee, M.D.'s credentials?
Maria Lee, M.D.'s NPI is 1134157803 with credentials M.D.. 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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.