2026 NPPES data Specialist NPI 1699796474 M.D.
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RICHARD LEWIS, M.D.

Specialist in GREENVILLE, North Carolina. 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 · 936 beneficiaries · Specialist avg: 1K
MIPS score
83.3895/100
▲ 0 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$214.07
13 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

RICHARD LEWIS, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 83.3895/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,351 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

83.3895/100
MIPS score · +0 vs avg
1K
Part D claims, 2023
$214.07
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

RICHARD LEWIS, 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

83 42nd percentile higher than 42% 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

What does the federal data show about RICHARD LEWIS, M.D.?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/21/2006

NPI 1699796474

Primary specialty

Specialist

High-volume

69,658 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,351 8% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,474

MIPS final score

83.3895/100 0.28950000000000387% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Specialist compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Specialist share within North Carolina

1. Specialist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Specialist share within North Carolina

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

RICHARD LEWIS, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Specialist national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
83.3895/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Specialist) — 83.3895/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%83.4%
MIPS final score (Specialist) — 83.3895/100 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.

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RICHARD LEWIS, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Specialist provider holding M.D. credentials at 420 SPRING FOREST RD, GREENVILLE, NC, 27834, with a listed phone of (252) 752-4124. NPI 1699796474 was issued on 07/21/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LEWIS 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 1,351 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 936 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $15K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.8%. 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 83.3895/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 63.0543, Cost 83.244), compared with the national average of 83.1.

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

420 SPRING FOREST RD
GREENVILLE, NC 27834

Provider Details

NPI 1699796474
Specialty Specialist
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/21/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

83.3895
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
63.0543
Quality
83.244
Cost
98
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where RICHARD LEWIS, 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.

EASTERN DERMATOLOGY PA
GREENVILLE, NC

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 RICHARD LEWIS, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$214

Largest payer

LEO Pharma 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

1,351
Total Claims
$15K
Total Drug Cost
936
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,351
Total Day Supply
17,126
Generic Drug Cost
$14K
Opioid Claims
38 (2.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
683

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
77.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.13
Gender Split
40% female / 60% male
Age Distribution
<65: 16, 65-74: 360, 75-84: 398, 85+: 162

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What RICHARD LEWIS, M.D. 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
Mupirocin
559
Cephalexin
422
Cefadroxil
160
Clindamycin Hcl
50
Azithromycin
38
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
38
Fluorouracil
15
Clobetasol Propionate
11

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

Specialist Overview

How RICHARD LEWIS, M.D. fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.

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

RICHARD LEWIS, M.D.'s 1,351 claims are below the specialty average of 1,474.

Nearby Specialist Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as LEWIS.

Compare Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RICHARD LEWIS, M.D.'s specialty?
RICHARD LEWIS, M.D. specializes in Specialist and practices in GREENVILLE, North Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does RICHARD LEWIS, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RICHARD LEWIS, M.D. wrote 1,351 Medicare Part D claims totaling $15K in drug costs for 936 beneficiaries.
What is RICHARD LEWIS, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
RICHARD LEWIS, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 83.3895/100 (Quality: 63.0543, Cost: 83.244). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is RICHARD LEWIS, M.D. located?
RICHARD LEWIS, M.D. is located at 420 SPRING FOREST RD, GREENVILLE, NC, 27834. Phone: (252) 752-4124.
What is RICHARD LEWIS, M.D.'s NPI number?
RICHARD LEWIS, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699796474, issued on 07/21/2006.
Does RICHARD LEWIS, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, RICHARD LEWIS, M.D. had 38 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.8%.
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 RICHARD LEWIS, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RICHARD LEWIS, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Mupirocin, Cephalexin, Cefadroxil. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RICHARD LEWIS, M.D. accept Medicare?
RICHARD LEWIS, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,351 Part D claims and 936 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RICHARD LEWIS, M.D.'s credentials?
RICHARD LEWIS, M.D.'s NPI is 1699796474 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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