2026 NPPES data Pediatric Nephrology Physician NPI 1962553321 M.D.
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RACHEL LESTZ, M.D.

Pediatric Nephrology Physician in LOS ANGELES, 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
327
Medicare Part D claims · 19 beneficiaries · Pediatric Nephrology Physician avg: 97
Industry payments
$28.58
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: RACHEL LESTZ, M.D. is a Pediatric Nephrology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in LOS ANGELES, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 327 claims across 19 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $28.58 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What the federal data shows

RACHEL LESTZ, M.D. filed 327 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pediatric Nephrology Physician in LOS ANGELES, California.

327
Part D claims, 2023
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.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

RACHEL LESTZ, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

RACHEL LESTZ, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/14/2007

NPI 1962553321

Primary specialty

Pediatric Nephrology Physician

Niche

723 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

327 237% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 97

Specialty distribution in California

How Pediatric Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Pediatric Nephrology Physician share within California

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Pediatric Nephrology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Pediatric Nephrology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Pediatric Nephrology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Pediatric Nephrology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

RACHEL LESTZ, M.D. is a Pediatric Nephrology Physician provider practicing in LOS ANGELES, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1962553321. 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.

RACHEL LESTZ, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pediatric Nephrology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 4650 W SUNSET BLVD, LOS ANGELES, CA, 90027, with a listed phone of (323) 361-2573. NPI 1962553321 was issued on 01/14/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LESTZ 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 327 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 19 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $91K in drug spend. 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.

Pediatric Nephrology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 723 enrolled providers across 50 states and an average of 97 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

4650 W SUNSET BLVD
LOS ANGELES, CA 90027

Provider Details

NPI 1962553321
Specialty Pediatric Nephrology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 01/14/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where RACHEL LESTZ, 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.

CHILDRENS HOSPITAL LOS ANGELES MEDICAL GROUP INC
LOS ANGELES, 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 RACHEL LESTZ, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$29

Largest payer

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.

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 RACHEL LESTZ, M.D.. To verify RACHEL LESTZ, M.D.'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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

327
Total Claims
$91K
Total Drug Cost
19
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
406
Total Day Supply
11,629
Generic Drug Cost
$66K
Antibiotic Claims
45

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
16.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.75

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Prednisone
52
Famotidine
48
Tacrolimus
25
Valganciclovir Hcl
23
Omeprazole
20
Atovaquone
16
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
16
Cephalexin
14
Leflunomide
12
Prednisolone Sodium Phosphate
11

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

Pediatric Nephrology Physician Overview

How RACHEL LESTZ, M.D. fits within the Pediatric Nephrology Physician landscape nationally.

723
Pediatric Nephrology Physician Providers in US
50
States with Pediatric Nephrology Physician
97
Avg Claims per Provider

RACHEL LESTZ, M.D.'s 327 claims are above the specialty average of 97.

Nearby Pediatric Nephrology Physician Providers in California

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

Compare Pediatric Nephrology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RACHEL LESTZ, M.D.'s specialty?
RACHEL LESTZ, M.D. specializes in Pediatric Nephrology Physician and practices in LOS ANGELES, California. Credentials: M.D..
How much does RACHEL LESTZ, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RACHEL LESTZ, M.D. wrote 327 Medicare Part D claims totaling $91K in drug costs for 19 beneficiaries.
Where is RACHEL LESTZ, M.D. located?
RACHEL LESTZ, M.D. is located at 4650 W SUNSET BLVD, LOS ANGELES, CA, 90027. Phone: (323) 361-2573.
What is RACHEL LESTZ, M.D.'s NPI number?
RACHEL LESTZ, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962553321, issued on 01/14/2007.
How many Pediatric Nephrology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 723 Pediatric Nephrology Physician providers across 50 states in the US. The average Pediatric Nephrology Physician provider writes 97 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RACHEL LESTZ, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RACHEL LESTZ, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone, Famotidine, Tacrolimus. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RACHEL LESTZ, M.D. accept Medicare?
RACHEL LESTZ, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 327 Part D claims and 19 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RACHEL LESTZ, M.D.'s credentials?
RACHEL LESTZ, M.D.'s NPI is 1962553321 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).

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