2026 NPPES data Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician NPI 1962468587 MD
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ROBERT LEAK, MD

Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician in MYRTLE BEACH, South 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
629
Medicare Part D claims · 309 beneficiaries · Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician avg: 180
MIPS score
85.5499/100
▲ 2 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

ROBERT LEAK, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 85.5499/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 629 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

85.5499/100
MIPS score · +2 vs avg
629
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.

ROBERT LEAK, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

86 49th percentile higher than 49% 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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ROBERT LEAK, 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 ROBERT LEAK, MD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/22/2006

NPI 1962468587

Primary specialty

Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician

Niche

1,962 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

629 249% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 180

MIPS final score

85.5499/100 2.4498999999999995% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician share within South Carolina

1. Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician share within South Carolina

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ROBERT LEAK, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
85.5499/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician) — 85.5499/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%85.5%
MIPS final score (Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician) — 85.5499/100 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 LEAK, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 210 VILLAGE CENTER BLVD, MYRTLE BEACH, SC, 29579, with a listed phone of (843) 236-3222. NPI 1962468587 was issued on 04/22/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LEAK 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 629 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 309 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $12K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 37.5%. 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 85.5499/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 80.1661, Cost 73.3335), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,962 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 180 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

210 VILLAGE CENTER BLVD
MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29579

Provider Details

NPI 1962468587
Specialty Orthopaedic Hand Surgery 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.

85.5499
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
80.1661
Quality
73.3335
Cost
98
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ROBERT LEAK, 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.

ORTHOSC LLC
MYRTLE BEACH, SC

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

629
Total Claims
$12K
Total Drug Cost
309
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
690
Total Day Supply
12,162
Generic Drug Cost
$6K
Opioid Claims
236 (37.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
79

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.91
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male
Age Distribution
<65: 30, 65-74: 196, 75-84: 70, 85+: 13

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What ROBERT LEAK, 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
Meloxicam
185
Tramadol Hcl
128
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
68
Prednisone
60
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
36
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
27
Clindamycin Hcl
24
Celecoxib
23
Ibuprofen
17
Levofloxacin
13

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

Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician Overview

How ROBERT LEAK, MD fits within the Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

1,962
Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician Providers in US
52
States with Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician
180
Avg Claims per Provider

ROBERT LEAK, MD's 629 claims are above the specialty average of 180.

Nearby Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician Providers in South Carolina

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

Compare Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ROBERT LEAK, MD's specialty?
ROBERT LEAK, MD specializes in Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician and practices in MYRTLE BEACH, South Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does ROBERT LEAK, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ROBERT LEAK, MD wrote 629 Medicare Part D claims totaling $12K in drug costs for 309 beneficiaries.
What is ROBERT LEAK, MD's Medicare quality score?
ROBERT LEAK, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 85.5499/100 (Quality: 80.1661, Cost: 73.3335). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is ROBERT LEAK, MD located?
ROBERT LEAK, MD is located at 210 VILLAGE CENTER BLVD, MYRTLE BEACH, SC, 29579. Phone: (843) 236-3222.
What is ROBERT LEAK, MD's NPI number?
ROBERT LEAK, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962468587, issued on 04/22/2006.
Does ROBERT LEAK, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, ROBERT LEAK, MD had 236 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 37.5%.
How many Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,962 Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician provider writes 180 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ROBERT LEAK, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ROBERT LEAK, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Meloxicam, Tramadol Hcl, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ROBERT LEAK, MD accept Medicare?
ROBERT LEAK, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 629 Part D claims and 309 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ROBERT LEAK, MD's credentials?
ROBERT LEAK, MD's NPI is 1962468587 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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