2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1891857082 M.D.
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THEODORE LI, M.D.

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
6K
Medicare Part D claims · 273 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$728.36
32 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

THEODORE LI, M.D. filed 5,825 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Internal Medicine Physician in WASHINGTON, District of Columbia, prescribing 85% generic.

6K
Part D claims, 2023
85%
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.

THEODORE LI, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

5,825 Top 5% higher than 95% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

THEODORE LI, M.D. 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 THEODORE LI, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/14/2006

NPI 1891857082

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

5,825 114% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Internal Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Internal Medicine Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Internal Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Internal Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

THEODORE LI, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 3301 NEW MEXICO AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC, 20016, with a listed phone of (202) 362-4467. NPI 1891857082 was issued on 12/14/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LI 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 5,825 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 273 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $988K in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 85% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.0%. 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.

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

3301 NEW MEXICO AVE NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20016

Provider Details

NPI 1891857082
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/14/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where THEODORE LI, M.D. 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.

POTOMAC INTERNISTS, P.C.
WASHINGTON, DC

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 THEODORE LI, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$728

Largest payer

Novo Nordisk Inc

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

THEODORE LI, M.D. — brand share 15.0%
Specialty average (est.)

15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 5,825 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.

5,825
Total Claims
$988K
Total Drug Cost
273
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
13,810
Total Day Supply
403,568
Brand vs Generic
15% brand / 85% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$811K
Generic Drug Cost
$174K
Opioid Claims
61 (1.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
202

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.78
Gender Split
55% female / 45% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What THEODORE LI, M.D. 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
Rosuvastatin Calcium
484
Ezetimibe
430
Amlodipine Besylate
229
Levothyroxine Sodium
221
Losartan Potassium
204
Pravastatin Sodium
158
Metformin Hcl Er
Metformin Hcl
133
Atorvastatin Calcium
121
Paxlovid (Eua)
Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir
100
Tamsulosin Hcl
98

* 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 THEODORE LI, M.D. 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

THEODORE LI, M.D.'s 5,825 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 LI.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is THEODORE LI, M.D.'s specialty?
THEODORE LI, M.D. specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in WASHINGTON, District of Columbia. Credentials: M.D..
How much does THEODORE LI, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, THEODORE LI, M.D. wrote 5,825 Medicare Part D claims totaling $988K in drug costs for 273 beneficiaries.
Where is THEODORE LI, M.D. located?
THEODORE LI, M.D. is located at 3301 NEW MEXICO AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC, 20016. Phone: (202) 362-4467.
What is THEODORE LI, M.D.'s NPI number?
THEODORE LI, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891857082, issued on 12/14/2006.
Does THEODORE LI, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
THEODORE LI, M.D.'s prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $811K in brand drug costs.
Does THEODORE LI, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, THEODORE LI, M.D. had 61 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.0%.
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 THEODORE LI, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, THEODORE LI, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Rosuvastatin Calcium, Ezetimibe, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does THEODORE LI, M.D. accept Medicare?
THEODORE LI, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 5,825 Part D claims and 273 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify THEODORE LI, M.D.'s credentials?
THEODORE LI, M.D.'s NPI is 1891857082 with credentials M.D.. 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.
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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