2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1730193301 MD
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ROBERT BLEE, MD

Internal Medicine Physician in WASHINGTON, District of Columbia. 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 240 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: ROBERT BLEE, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in WASHINGTON, District of Columbia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 4K claims across 240 beneficiaries — 14% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: ROBERT BLEE, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 4,189 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ROBERT BLEE, 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).

ROBERT BLEE, MD at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/28/2006

NPI 1730193301

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

4,189 54% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

MIPS final score

75/100 8.099999999999994% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in District of Columbia

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among District of Columbia providers

District of Columbia providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within District of Columbia

1. Internal Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Internal Medicine Physician share within District of Columbia

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ROBERT BLEE, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Internal Medicine Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
75/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 75/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%75%
MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 75/100 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).

ROBERT BLEE, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider practicing in WASHINGTON, District of Columbia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1730193301. 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.

ROBERT BLEE, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 5215 LOUGHBORO RD NW, WASHINGTON, DC, 20016, with a listed phone of (202) 237-2911. NPI 1730193301 was issued on 07/28/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BLEE 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 4,189 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 240 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $660K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.7%. 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 75/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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

5215 LOUGHBORO RD NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20016

Provider Details

NPI 1730193301
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/28/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1

Reporting: Group practice

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

ROBERT BLEE, MD — brand share 14.0%
Specialty average (est.)

14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 4,189 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.

4,189
Total Claims
$660K
Total Drug Cost
240
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
9,562
Total Day Supply
277,117
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$555K
Generic Drug Cost
$105K
Opioid Claims
30 (0.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
186

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
79.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.86
Gender Split
54% female / 46% male
Age Distribution
<65: 0, 65-74: 77, 75-84: 99, 85+: 64

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
293
Rosuvastatin Calcium
167
Metformin Hcl Er
Metformin Hcl
143
Levothyroxine Sodium
121
Metoprolol Succinate
107
Finasteride
104
Duloxetine Hcl
92
Losartan Potassium
92
Eliquis
Apixaban
88
Allopurinol
75

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

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How ROBERT BLEE, MD fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

ROBERT BLEE, MD's 4,189 claims are above the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in District of Columbia

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in District of Columbia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BLEE.

Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ROBERT BLEE, MD's specialty?
ROBERT BLEE, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in WASHINGTON, District of Columbia. Credentials: MD.
How much does ROBERT BLEE, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ROBERT BLEE, MD wrote 4,189 Medicare Part D claims totaling $660K in drug costs for 240 beneficiaries.
What is ROBERT BLEE, MD's Medicare quality score?
ROBERT BLEE, 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 ROBERT BLEE, MD located?
ROBERT BLEE, MD is located at 5215 LOUGHBORO RD NW, WASHINGTON, DC, 20016. Phone: (202) 237-2911.
What is ROBERT BLEE, MD's NPI number?
ROBERT BLEE, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730193301, issued on 07/28/2006.
Does ROBERT BLEE, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ROBERT BLEE, MD's prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $555K in brand drug costs.
Does ROBERT BLEE, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, ROBERT BLEE, MD had 30 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.7%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ROBERT BLEE, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ROBERT BLEE, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Rosuvastatin Calcium, Metformin Hcl Er. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ROBERT BLEE, MD accept Medicare?
ROBERT BLEE, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,189 Part D claims and 240 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ROBERT BLEE, MD's credentials?
ROBERT BLEE, MD's NPI is 1730193301 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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