2026 NPPES data Rheumatology Physician NPI 1679514780 MD
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PETER SCHLESINGER, MD

Rheumatology Physician in BROOKLYN PARK, Minnesota. 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
162
Medicare Part D claims · 61 beneficiaries · Rheumatology Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
91.4268/100
▲ 8 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

PETER SCHLESINGER, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 91.4268/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 162 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

91.4268/100
MIPS score · +8 vs avg
162
Part D claims, 2023
88%
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 SCHLESINGER, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

91 Top 37% higher than 63% 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)

PETER SCHLESINGER, 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).

What does the federal data show about PETER SCHLESINGER, MD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/09/2006

NPI 1679514780

Primary specialty

Rheumatology Physician

Mid-sized

6,181 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

162 92% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,054

MIPS final score

91.4268/100 8.326800000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Minnesota

How Rheumatology Physician compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers

Minnesota providers

Rheumatology Physician share within Minnesota

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

PETER SCHLESINGER, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Rheumatology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
91.4268/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Rheumatology Physician) — 91.4268/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%91.4%
MIPS final score (Rheumatology Physician) — 91.4268/100 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 SCHLESINGER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Rheumatology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 7650 ZANE AVE N, BROOKLYN PARK, MN, 55443, with a listed phone of (612) 873-6963. NPI 1679514780 was issued on 06/09/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SCHLESINGER 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 162 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 61 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $120K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 9.9%. 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 91.4268/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 78.7821, Cost 62.8019), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Rheumatology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,181 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 2,054 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

7650 ZANE AVE N
BROOKLYN PARK, MN 55443

Provider Details

NPI 1679514780
Specialty Rheumatology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/09/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

91.4268
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
78.7821
Quality
62.8019
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where PETER SCHLESINGER, 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.

HENNEPIN HEALTHCARE SYSTEM INC
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

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 · Typical

PETER SCHLESINGER, MD — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 162 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.

162
Total Claims
$120K
Total Drug Cost
61
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
246
Total Day Supply
7,151
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$116K
Generic Drug Cost
$4K
Opioid Claims
16 (9.9% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
65.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.69
Age Distribution
<65: 23, 65-74: 29, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What PETER SCHLESINGER, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate
20
Trazodone Hcl
17
Prednisone
13

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

Rheumatology Physician Overview

How PETER SCHLESINGER, MD fits within the Rheumatology Physician landscape nationally.

6,181
Rheumatology Physician Providers in US
52
States with Rheumatology Physician
2,054
Avg Claims per Provider

PETER SCHLESINGER, MD's 162 claims are below the specialty average of 2,054.

Nearby Rheumatology Physician Providers in Minnesota

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PETER SCHLESINGER, MD's specialty?
PETER SCHLESINGER, MD specializes in Rheumatology Physician and practices in BROOKLYN PARK, Minnesota. Credentials: MD.
How much does PETER SCHLESINGER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, PETER SCHLESINGER, MD wrote 162 Medicare Part D claims totaling $120K in drug costs for 61 beneficiaries.
What is PETER SCHLESINGER, MD's Medicare quality score?
PETER SCHLESINGER, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 91.4268/100 (Quality: 78.7821, Cost: 62.8019). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is PETER SCHLESINGER, MD located?
PETER SCHLESINGER, MD is located at 7650 ZANE AVE N, BROOKLYN PARK, MN, 55443. Phone: (612) 873-6963.
What is PETER SCHLESINGER, MD's NPI number?
PETER SCHLESINGER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679514780, issued on 06/09/2006.
Does PETER SCHLESINGER, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
PETER SCHLESINGER, MD's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $116K in brand drug costs.
Does PETER SCHLESINGER, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, PETER SCHLESINGER, MD had 16 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 9.9%.
How many Rheumatology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 6,181 Rheumatology Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Rheumatology Physician provider writes 2,054 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does PETER SCHLESINGER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, PETER SCHLESINGER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate, Trazodone Hcl, Prednisone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does PETER SCHLESINGER, MD accept Medicare?
PETER SCHLESINGER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 162 Part D claims and 61 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify PETER SCHLESINGER, MD's credentials?
PETER SCHLESINGER, MD's NPI is 1679514780 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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