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2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1366403263 MD
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Family Medicine Physician in Andover, Kansas.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 147,760 in Family Medicine 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
16K
Medicare Part D claims · 899 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
75/100
CMS neutral threshold · no category scores published
Industry payments
$2.0K
121 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Stephen Lemons, MD carries the neutral CMS MIPS final score of 75/100, assigned where no category was scored - and filed 16,058 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 75/100
- CMS neutral score · not measured
- 16K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 88%
- 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.
Stephen Lemons, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
16,058 ≥ 98th percentile 98% of 1,370,886 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 · 2023
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Stephen Lemons, 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 Stephen Lemons, MD?
CMS neutral score, not measuredPrimary specialty
Family Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
16,058 370% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
75/100
Specialty distribution in Kansas
How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Kansas providers
MIPS score not measured
CMS assigned a neutral 75/100 threshold
CMS did not publish any Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, or Improvement Activities category score for this clinician. This administrative threshold is not comparable with the national average of clinicians whose MIPS score was measured.
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).
Stephen Lemons, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 308 E CENTRAL AVE, Andover, KS, 67002, with a listed phone of (316) 733-1331. NPI 1366403263 was issued on 03/30/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 16,058 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 899 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $974K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.2%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider carries a Final Score of 75/100 for the 2023 performance year, but CMS published no Quality, Promoting Interoperability, Improvement Activity or Cost score: this is the neutral performance threshold CMS assigns where nothing was scored, so it is not comparable with clinicians whose score was measured.
Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,760 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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 | 1366403263 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Family Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 03/30/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
75
Final Score
CMS neutral threshold · not measured
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Stephen Lemons, 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.
Kansas Medical Center LLC
★★☆☆☆ 2/5
Andover, KS
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 170197
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 Stephen Lemons, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$2.0K
Largest payer
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
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 · Typical
Stephen Lemons, MD - brand share 11.0%
Family Medicine Physician average
11% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 16,058 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.
16,058
Total Claims
$974K
Total Drug Cost
899
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 31,837
- Total Day Supply
- 914,995
- Brand vs Generic
- 11% brand / 88% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $757K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $212K
- Opioid Claims
- 509 (3.2% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 732
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.90
- Gender Split
- 52% female / 48% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 38, 65-74: 492, 75-84: 294, 85+: 75
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Stephen Lemons, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
833 claims
- Rosuvastatin Calcium
Rosuvastatin Calcium
625 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
603 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
596 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
593 claims
- Pantoprazole Sodium
Pantoprazole Sodium
545 claims
- Trazodone Hcl 304
Trazodone Hcl
304 claims
- Potassium Chloride 297
Potassium Chloride
297 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 833 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 625 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 603 |
| Losartan Potassium | 596 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 593 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 545 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 304 |
| Potassium Chloride | 297 |
| Omeprazole | 284 |
| Lisinopril | 274 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Family Medicine Physician Overview
How Stephen Lemons, MD fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.
147,760
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider
Stephen Lemons, MD's 16,058 claims are above the specialty average of 3,418.
Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Kansas
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Kansas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Lemons.
Dr. Gregory Abbott
DO
Wichita, KS
Dr. Rebekah Abbott
D.O.
Overland Park, KS
Dr. Jill Ackerman
M.D.
Merriam, KS
Dr. Kristin Adams
MD
Shawnee Mission, KS
Dr. Delaina Adcox
APRN
Kansas City, KS
Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stephen Lemons, MD's specialty? ▼
Stephen Lemons, MD specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in Andover, Kansas. Credentials: MD.
How much does Stephen Lemons, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Stephen Lemons, MD wrote 16,058 Medicare Part D claims totaling $974K in drug costs for 899 beneficiaries.
What is Stephen Lemons, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Stephen Lemons, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100. CMS published no Quality, Promoting Interoperability, Improvement Activity or Cost score for this clinician, so the final score is the neutral performance threshold CMS assigns rather than a measured result. The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Stephen Lemons, MD located? ▼
Stephen Lemons, MD is located at 308 E CENTRAL AVE, Andover, KS, 67002. Phone: (316) 733-1331.
What is Stephen Lemons, MD's NPI number? ▼
Stephen Lemons, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1366403263, issued on 03/30/2006.
Does Stephen Lemons, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Stephen Lemons, MD's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $757K in brand drug costs.
Does Stephen Lemons, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Stephen Lemons, MD had 509 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.2%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 147,760 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Stephen Lemons, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Stephen Lemons, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Rosuvastatin Calcium, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Stephen Lemons, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Stephen Lemons, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 16,058 Part D claims and 899 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Stephen Lemons, MD's credentials? ▼
Stephen Lemons, MD's NPI is 1366403263 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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