NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Gynecologic Oncology Physician NPI 1154306702 MD
Verify on CMS → Samuel Lentz, MD
Gynecologic Oncology Physician in Winston Salem, North Carolina.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,407 in Gynecologic Oncology 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
235
Medicare Part D claims · 46 beneficiaries · Gynecologic Oncology Physician avg: 198
Generic prescribing
77%
generic claims · 23% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Samuel Lentz, MD filed 235 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Gynecologic Oncology Physician in Winston Salem, North Carolina, prescribing 77% generic.
- 235
- Part D claims, 2024
- 77%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
- ≥48th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Samuel Lentz, MD
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1154306702), first enumerated 12/07/2005.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 235 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Board certification signal
Heuristic suggests board-certified status based on ABMS-eligible specialty taxonomy plus active CMS participation signals — not a direct ABMS verification.
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
1 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliation on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Not in federal data
Individual sanction lookup
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1154306702 · Gynecologic Oncology Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-NARROW · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1154306702
- ENUM-LEGACY 2005
- TAX-NARROW 1,407
- RX-LIGHT 235
- BOOK-THIN 44 in North Carolina
- PHOTO-ENUM Thomas Randall, MD · 2005
Samuel Lentz, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
235 ≥ 48th percentile 48% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Samuel Lentz, MD 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).
What does the federal data show about Samuel Lentz, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Gynecologic Oncology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
235 19% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How Gynecologic Oncology Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Gynecologic Oncology Physician. Verify directly:
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1154306702 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Gynecologic Oncology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 12/07/2005 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Samuel Lentz, 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.
Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Hickory, 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).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Samuel Lentz, MD - brand share 23.0%
Gynecologic Oncology Physician average
23% brand-name claims vs 77% generic, on 235 2024 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 2024.
235
Total Claims
$32K
Total Drug Cost
46
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 302.667
- Total Day Supply
- 7,485
- Brand vs Generic
- 23% brand / 77% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $28K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $4K
- Opioid Claims
- 13 (5.5% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 70
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.31
- Gender Split
- 100% female / 0% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Samuel Lentz, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Myrbetriq
Myrbetriq
33 claims
- Cephalexin
Cephalexin
25 claims
- Letrozole
Letrozole
17 claims
- Estradiol 13
Estradiol
13 claims
- Sulfamethoxazole-T… 11
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Myrbetriq Mirabegron | 33 |
| Cephalexin | 25 |
| Letrozole | 17 |
| Estradiol | 13 |
| Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Gynecologic Oncology Physician Overview
How Samuel Lentz, MD fits within the Gynecologic Oncology Physician landscape nationally.
1,407
Gynecologic Oncology Physician Providers in US
49
States with Gynecologic Oncology Physician
198
Avg Claims per Provider
Samuel Lentz, MD's 235 claims are above the specialty average of 198.
Nationwide Gynecologic Oncology Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Lentz, both outside North Carolina so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2005)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Gynecologic Oncology Physician Providers in North Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Lentz.
One of 44 Gynecologic Oncology Physician providers enrolled in North Carolina, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Benjamin Albright
MD, MS
Chapel Hill, NC
Dr. Victoria Bae-Jump
M.D.
Chapel Hill, NC
Dr. Rolland Barrett
MD
Winston Salem, NC
Dr. Michael Batres
MD
Chapel Hill, NC
Dr. Andrew Berchuck
MD
Durham, NC
Compare Gynecologic Oncology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Samuel Lentz, MD's specialty? ▼
Samuel Lentz, MD specializes in Gynecologic Oncology Physician and practices in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does Samuel Lentz, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Samuel Lentz, MD wrote 235 Medicare Part D claims totaling $32K in drug costs for 46 beneficiaries.
Where is Samuel Lentz, MD located? ▼
Samuel Lentz, MD is located at 500 SHEPHERD ST, Winston Salem, NC, 27103. Phone: (336) 716-2255.
What is Samuel Lentz, MD's NPI number? ▼
Samuel Lentz, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154306702, issued on 12/07/2005.
Does Samuel Lentz, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Samuel Lentz, MD's prescribing is 23% brand-name and 77% generic drugs by claim count, with $28K in brand drug costs.
Does Samuel Lentz, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Samuel Lentz, MD had 13 opioid claims in 2024 with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.5%.
How many Gynecologic Oncology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,407 Gynecologic Oncology Physician providers across 49 states in the US. The average Gynecologic Oncology Physician provider writes 198 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Samuel Lentz, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Samuel Lentz, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Myrbetriq, Cephalexin, Letrozole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Samuel Lentz, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Samuel Lentz, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 235 Part D claims and 46 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Samuel Lentz, MD's credentials? ▼
Samuel Lentz, MD's NPI is 1154306702 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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