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2026 NPPES data Anesthesiology Physician NPI 1578529269 MD
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Anesthesiology Physician in Forest, Virginia.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 56,432 in Anesthesiology Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 259 beneficiaries · Anesthesiology Physician avg: 860
Generic prescribing
98%
generic claims · 2% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Industry payments
$242
16 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Rick Lee, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 1,001 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 75/100
- MIPS score · -8 vs avg
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 98%
- 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.
Rick Lee, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
75 15th percentile higher than 15% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Rick Lee, MD sits
This provider among anesthesiology physician peers
Across the 1,666 anesthesiology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Rick Lee, MD writes more Part D claims than 61% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 22% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one anesthesiology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Rick Lee, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Rick Lee, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting - 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 Rick Lee, MD?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Anesthesiology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,001 16% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
75/100 8.1 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Virginia
How Anesthesiology Physician compares to other specialties among Virginia providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Rick Lee, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Anesthesiology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 75/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Anesthesiology Physician) - 75/100 vs national avg 83.1
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Rick Lee, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Anesthesiology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 16830 FOREST RD, Forest, VA, 24551, with a listed phone of (434) 515-2775. NPI 1578529269 was issued on 04/22/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,001 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 259 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $33K in drug spend, split 2% brand-name and 98% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 83.7%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 75/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.
Anesthesiology Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 56,432 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 860 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1578529269 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Anesthesiology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 04/22/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
Reporting: Individual
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 Rick Lee, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$242
Largest payer
Boston Scientific Corporation
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.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Rick Lee, MD - brand share 2.0%
Anesthesiology Physician average
2% brand-name claims vs 98% generic, on 1,001 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.
1,001
Total Claims
$33K
Total Drug Cost
259
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,050
- Total Day Supply
- 26,003
- Brand vs Generic
- 2% brand / 98% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $3K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $30K
- Opioid Claims
- 838 (83.7% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.74
- Gender Split
- 62% female / 38% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 66, 65-74: 94, 75-84: 79, 85+: 20
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Rick Lee, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
336 claims
- Oxycodone Hcl
Oxycodone Hcl
291 claims
- Oxycodone-Acetamin… 78
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
78 claims
- Tramadol Hcl 71
Tramadol Hcl
71 claims
- Gabapentin 45
Gabapentin
45 claims
- Fentanyl 34
Fentanyl
34 claims
- Cyclobenzaprine Hcl 22
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
22 claims
- Naloxone Hcl 22
Naloxone Hcl
22 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 336 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 291 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 78 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 71 |
| Gabapentin | 45 |
| Fentanyl | 34 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 22 |
| Naloxone Hcl | 22 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 13 |
| Pregabalin | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Anesthesiology Physician Overview
How Rick Lee, MD fits within the Anesthesiology Physician landscape nationally.
56,432
Anesthesiology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Anesthesiology Physician
860
Avg Claims per Provider
Rick Lee, MD's 1,001 claims are above the specialty average of 860.
Nearby Anesthesiology Physician Providers in Virginia
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Virginia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Lee.
Dr. Ayman Abdel-Rahman
MD
Leesburg, VA
Dr. Michael Abramowitz
MD
Falls Church, VA
Dr. Marc Abrams
MD
Norfolk, VA
Dr. Evelyn Acquaye
M.D.
Glen Allen, VA
Dr. Charles Adams
M.D.
Portsmouth, VA
Compare Anesthesiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Virginia medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rick Lee, MD's specialty? ▼
Rick Lee, MD specializes in Anesthesiology Physician and practices in Forest, Virginia. Credentials: MD.
How much does Rick Lee, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Rick Lee, MD wrote 1,001 Medicare Part D claims totaling $33K in drug costs for 259 beneficiaries.
What is Rick Lee, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Rick Lee, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Rick Lee, MD located? ▼
Rick Lee, MD is located at 16830 FOREST RD, Forest, VA, 24551. Phone: (434) 515-2775.
What is Rick Lee, MD's NPI number? ▼
Rick Lee, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578529269, issued on 04/22/2006.
Does Rick Lee, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Rick Lee, MD's prescribing is 2% brand-name and 98% generic drugs by claim count, with $3K in brand drug costs.
Does Rick Lee, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Rick Lee, MD had 838 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 83.7%.
How many Anesthesiology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 56,432 Anesthesiology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Anesthesiology Physician provider writes 860 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Rick Lee, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Rick Lee, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Oxycodone Hcl, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Rick Lee, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Rick Lee, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,001 Part D claims and 259 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Rick Lee, MD's credentials? ▼
Rick Lee, MD's NPI is 1578529269 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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