2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1457676645 M.D.
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THERESA LEE, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician in LONE TREE, Colorado. 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
418
Medicare Part D claims · 158 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
70%
generic claims · 30% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
84.5637/100
▲ 1 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$596.3
12 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

THERESA LEE, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 84.5637/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 418 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

84.5637/100
MIPS score · +1 vs avg
418
Part D claims, 2023
70%
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.

THERESA LEE, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

85 45th percentile higher than 45% 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)

THERESA LEE, M.D. 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 THERESA LEE, M.D.?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/31/2010

NPI 1457676645

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

418 85% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

MIPS final score

84.5637/100 1.4637000000000029% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Colorado providers

Colorado providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Colorado

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

THERESA LEE, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Internal Medicine Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
84.5637/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 84.5637/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%84.6%
MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 84.5637/100 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).

THERESA LEE, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 10103 RIDGEGATE PKWY STE 312, LONE TREE, CO, 80124, with a listed phone of (303) 788-8888. NPI 1457676645 was issued on 03/31/2010. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LEE 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 418 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 158 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $174K in drug spend, split 30% brand-name and 70% generic by claim count. 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 84.5637/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 82.8412, Cost 65.7046), 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

10103 RIDGEGATE PKWY STE 312
LONE TREE, CO 80124

Provider Details

NPI 1457676645
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/31/2010

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

84.5637
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
82.8412
Quality
65.7046
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where THERESA LEE, 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.

SOUTH DENVER GASTROENTEROLOGY, P.C
LONE TREE, CO

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 THERESA LEE, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$596

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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 · Above average

THERESA LEE, M.D. — brand share 30.0%
Specialty average (est.)

30% brand-name claims vs 70% generic, on 418 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.

418
Total Claims
$174K
Total Drug Cost
158
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
603
Total Day Supply
14,345
Brand vs Generic
30% brand / 70% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$154K
Generic Drug Cost
$20K
Antibiotic Claims
12

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.32
Gender Split
70% female / 30% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What THERESA LEE, 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
Omeprazole
81
Sutab
Sod Sulf/Pot Chloride/Mag Sulf
71
Colesevelam Hcl
21
Colestipol Hcl
20
Pantoprazole Sodium
19
Dicyclomine Hcl
17
Cholestyramine
Cholestyramine (With Sugar)
16
Esomeprazole Magnesium
15
Hydrocortisone
12
Prednisone
11

* 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 THERESA LEE, 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

THERESA LEE, M.D.'s 418 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Colorado

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Colorado, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as LEE.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is THERESA LEE, M.D.'s specialty?
THERESA LEE, M.D. specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in LONE TREE, Colorado. Credentials: M.D..
How much does THERESA LEE, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, THERESA LEE, M.D. wrote 418 Medicare Part D claims totaling $174K in drug costs for 158 beneficiaries.
What is THERESA LEE, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
THERESA LEE, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 84.5637/100 (Quality: 82.8412, Cost: 65.7046). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is THERESA LEE, M.D. located?
THERESA LEE, M.D. is located at 10103 RIDGEGATE PKWY STE 312, LONE TREE, CO, 80124. Phone: (303) 788-8888.
What is THERESA LEE, M.D.'s NPI number?
THERESA LEE, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457676645, issued on 03/31/2010.
Does THERESA LEE, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
THERESA LEE, M.D.'s prescribing is 30% brand-name and 70% generic drugs by claim count, with $154K in brand drug costs.
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 THERESA LEE, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, THERESA LEE, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Omeprazole, Sutab, Colesevelam Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does THERESA LEE, M.D. accept Medicare?
THERESA LEE, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 418 Part D claims and 158 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify THERESA LEE, M.D.'s credentials?
THERESA LEE, M.D.'s NPI is 1457676645 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.
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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