2026 NPPES data Dermatology Physician NPI 1467709972 M.D., PH.D.
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MICHAEL LESLIE, M.D., PH.D.

Dermatology Physician in COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 405 beneficiaries · Dermatology Physician avg: 729
Generic prescribing
78%
generic claims · 22% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
92.9455/100
▲ 10 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$194.75
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: MICHAEL LESLIE, M.D., PH.D. is a Dermatology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 405 beneficiaries — 22% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 92.9455/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $194.75 across 2 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: MICHAEL LESLIE, M.D., PH.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 92.9455 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 1,290 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)

MICHAEL LESLIE, M.D., PH.D. 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).

MICHAEL LESLIE, M.D., PH.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/14/2012

NPI 1467709972

Primary specialty

Dermatology Physician

Mid-sized

14,610 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,290 77% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 729

MIPS final score

92.9455/100 9.845500000000001% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among Colorado providers

Colorado providers

Dermatology Physician share within Colorado

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MICHAEL LESLIE, M.D., PH.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Dermatology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
92.9455/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Dermatology Physician) — 92.9455/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%92.9%
MIPS final score (Dermatology Physician) — 92.9455/100 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).

MICHAEL LESLIE, M.D., PH.D. is a Dermatology Physician provider practicing in COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D., PH.D.. NPI: 1467709972. 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.

MICHAEL LESLIE, M.D., PH.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatology Physician provider holding M.D., PH.D. credentials at 9348 GRAND CORDERA PKWY, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, 80924, with a listed phone of (719) 355-1585. NPI 1467709972 was issued on 08/14/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LESLIE 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 1,290 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 405 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.6 million in drug spend, split 22% brand-name and 78% 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 92.9455/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 88.0357, Cost 88.4494), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Dermatology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 14,610 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 729 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

9348 GRAND CORDERA PKWY
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80924

Provider Details

NPI 1467709972
Specialty Dermatology Physician
Credentials M.D., PH.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/14/2012

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

92.9455
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
88.0357
Quality
88.4494
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MICHAEL LESLIE, M.D., PH.D. 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.

VANGUARD MEDICAL SPECIALISTS, LLC
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO

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 MICHAEL LESLIE, M.D., PH.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$195

Largest payer

SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.

Most common payment type

Education

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 · Typical

MICHAEL LESLIE, M.D., PH.D. — brand share 22.0%
Specialty average (est.)

22% brand-name claims vs 78% generic, on 1,290 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.

1,290
Total Claims
$1.6M
Total Drug Cost
405
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,533
Total Day Supply
41,217
Brand vs Generic
22% brand / 78% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.6M
Generic Drug Cost
$45K
Antibiotic Claims
93

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.23
Gender Split
48% female / 52% male
Age Distribution
<65: 58, 65-74: 193, 75-84: 128, 85+: 26

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Triamcinolone Acetonide
175
Clobetasol Propionate
147
Doxycycline Hyclate
78
Ketoconazole
71
Mycophenolate Mofetil
64
Cosentyx Sensoready (2 Pens)
Secukinumab
57
Clindamycin Phosphate
56
Dupixent Pen
Dupilumab
56
Otezla
Apremilast
46
Betamethasone Diprop Augmented
Betamethasone/Propylene Glyc
44

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

Dermatology Physician Overview

How MICHAEL LESLIE, M.D., PH.D. fits within the Dermatology Physician landscape nationally.

14,610
Dermatology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Dermatology Physician
729
Avg Claims per Provider

MICHAEL LESLIE, M.D., PH.D.'s 1,290 claims are above the specialty average of 729.

Nearby Dermatology Physician Providers in Colorado

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MICHAEL LESLIE, M.D., PH.D.'s specialty?
MICHAEL LESLIE, M.D., PH.D. specializes in Dermatology Physician and practices in COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado. Credentials: M.D., PH.D..
How much does MICHAEL LESLIE, M.D., PH.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MICHAEL LESLIE, M.D., PH.D. wrote 1,290 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.6M in drug costs for 405 beneficiaries.
What is MICHAEL LESLIE, M.D., PH.D.'s Medicare quality score?
MICHAEL LESLIE, M.D., PH.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 92.9455/100 (Quality: 88.0357, Cost: 88.4494). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MICHAEL LESLIE, M.D., PH.D. located?
MICHAEL LESLIE, M.D., PH.D. is located at 9348 GRAND CORDERA PKWY, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, 80924. Phone: (719) 355-1585.
What is MICHAEL LESLIE, M.D., PH.D.'s NPI number?
MICHAEL LESLIE, M.D., PH.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1467709972, issued on 08/14/2012.
Does MICHAEL LESLIE, M.D., PH.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MICHAEL LESLIE, M.D., PH.D.'s prescribing is 22% brand-name and 78% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.6M in brand drug costs.
How many Dermatology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 14,610 Dermatology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Dermatology Physician provider writes 729 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MICHAEL LESLIE, M.D., PH.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MICHAEL LESLIE, M.D., PH.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Triamcinolone Acetonide, Clobetasol Propionate, Doxycycline Hyclate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MICHAEL LESLIE, M.D., PH.D. accept Medicare?
MICHAEL LESLIE, M.D., PH.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,290 Part D claims and 405 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MICHAEL LESLIE, M.D., PH.D.'s credentials?
MICHAEL LESLIE, M.D., PH.D.'s NPI is 1467709972 with credentials M.D., PH.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.
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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