2026 NPPES data Surgery Physician NPI 1669426508 M.D.
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PETER LEFF, M.D.

Surgery Physician in MERIDEN, Connecticut. 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
301
Medicare Part D claims · 151 beneficiaries · Surgery Physician avg: 169
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
84.4788/100
▲ 1 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

PETER LEFF, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 84.4788/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 301 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

84.4788/100
MIPS score · +1 vs avg
301
Part D claims, 2023
96%
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.

PETER LEFF, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

84 45th percentile higher than 45% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. 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)

PETER LEFF, M.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).

What does the federal data show about PETER LEFF, M.D.?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/22/2006

NPI 1669426508

Primary specialty

Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

36,191 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

301 78% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 169

MIPS final score

84.4788/100 1.3788000000000125% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

How Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers

Connecticut providers

Surgery Physician share within Connecticut

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

PETER LEFF, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Surgery Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
84.4788/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Surgery Physician) — 84.4788/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%84.5%
MIPS final score (Surgery Physician) — 84.4788/100 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).

PETER LEFF, M.D. is a Surgery Physician provider practicing in MERIDEN, Connecticut, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1669426508. 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.

PETER LEFF, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 455 LEWIS AVE, MERIDEN, CT, 06451, with a listed phone of (203) 634-0134. NPI 1669426508 was issued on 05/22/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LEFF 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 301 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 151 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $5K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 25.9%. 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 84.4788/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 79.2865, Cost 59.5997), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 36,191 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 169 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

455 LEWIS AVE
MERIDEN, CT 06451

Provider Details

NPI 1669426508
Specialty Surgery Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/22/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

84.4788
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
79.2865
Quality
59.5997
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where PETER LEFF, M.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.

HARTFORD HEALTHCARE MEDICAL GROUP SPECIALISTS PLLC
MERIDEN, CT

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

PETER LEFF, M.D. — brand share 4.0%
Specialty average (est.)

4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 301 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.

301
Total Claims
$5K
Total Drug Cost
151
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
302
Total Day Supply
3,937
Brand vs Generic
4% brand / 96% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$561
Generic Drug Cost
$5K
Opioid Claims
78 (25.9% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
108

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.95
Gender Split
39% female / 61% male
Age Distribution
<65: 23, 65-74: 72, 75-84: 38, 85+: 18

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
54
Gabapentin
41
Minocycline Hcl
37
Pentoxifylline
34
Cephalexin
17
Hydromorphone Hcl
17
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
15

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

Surgery Physician Overview

How PETER LEFF, M.D. fits within the Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

36,191
Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Surgery Physician
169
Avg Claims per Provider

PETER LEFF, M.D.'s 301 claims are above the specialty average of 169.

Nearby Surgery Physician Providers in Connecticut

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PETER LEFF, M.D.'s specialty?
PETER LEFF, M.D. specializes in Surgery Physician and practices in MERIDEN, Connecticut. Credentials: M.D..
How much does PETER LEFF, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, PETER LEFF, M.D. wrote 301 Medicare Part D claims totaling $5K in drug costs for 151 beneficiaries.
What is PETER LEFF, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
PETER LEFF, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 84.4788/100 (Quality: 79.2865, Cost: 59.5997). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is PETER LEFF, M.D. located?
PETER LEFF, M.D. is located at 455 LEWIS AVE, MERIDEN, CT, 06451. Phone: (203) 634-0134.
What is PETER LEFF, M.D.'s NPI number?
PETER LEFF, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669426508, issued on 05/22/2006.
Does PETER LEFF, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
PETER LEFF, M.D.'s prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $561 in brand drug costs.
Does PETER LEFF, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, PETER LEFF, M.D. had 78 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 25.9%.
How many Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 36,191 Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Surgery Physician provider writes 169 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does PETER LEFF, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, PETER LEFF, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Gabapentin, Minocycline Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does PETER LEFF, M.D. accept Medicare?
PETER LEFF, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 301 Part D claims and 151 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify PETER LEFF, M.D.'s credentials?
PETER LEFF, M.D.'s NPI is 1669426508 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.
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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