2026 NPPES data Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1366444143 M.D.
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VINCENT LEM, M.D.

Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in KANSAS CITY, Missouri. 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 583 beneficiaries · Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
58%
generic claims · 42% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
77.2887/100
▼ 6 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$93.45
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

VINCENT LEM, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 77.2887/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 4,307 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

77.2887/100
MIPS score · -6 vs avg
4K
Part D claims, 2023
58%
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.

VINCENT LEM, 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

77 24th percentile higher than 24% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 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)

VINCENT LEM, 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 VINCENT LEM, M.D.?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/11/2005

NPI 1366444143

Primary specialty

Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician

Mid-sized

6,631 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

4,307 303% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,069

MIPS final score

77.2887/100 5.811299999999989% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Missouri

How Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Missouri providers

Missouri providers

Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within Missouri

1. Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within Missouri

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

VINCENT LEM, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
77.2887/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician) — 77.2887/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%77.3%
MIPS final score (Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician) — 77.2887/100 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).

VINCENT LEM, M.D. is a Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider practicing in KANSAS CITY, Missouri, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1366444143. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

VINCENT LEM, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 4321 WASHINGTON ST, KANSAS CITY, MO, 64111, with a listed phone of (816) 756-2255. NPI 1366444143 was issued on 08/11/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LEM 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 4,307 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 583 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.9 million in drug spend, split 42% brand-name and 58% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 77.2887/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 73.7123, Cost 50.5834), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,631 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 1,069 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

4321 WASHINGTON ST
KANSAS CITY, MO 64111

Provider Details

NPI 1366444143
Specialty Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/11/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

77.2887
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
73.7123
Quality
50.5834
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where VINCENT LEM, 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.

SAINT LUKES PHYSICIAN GROUP INC
LEAVENWORTH, KS

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 VINCENT LEM, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$93

Largest payer

GENZYME CORPORATION

Most common payment type

Education

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

VINCENT LEM, M.D. — brand share 42.0%
Specialty average (est.)

42% brand-name claims vs 58% generic, on 4,307 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.

4,307
Total Claims
$1.9M
Total Drug Cost
583
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
6,083
Total Day Supply
166,072
Brand vs Generic
42% brand / 58% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.7M
Generic Drug Cost
$166K
Opioid Claims
43 (1.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
513

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.63
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male
Age Distribution
<65: 57, 65-74: 229, 75-84: 242, 85+: 55

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Prednisone
580
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
462
Trelegy Ellipta
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter
233
Azithromycin
229
Symbicort
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate
207
Montelukast Sodium
141
Anoro Ellipta
Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr
136
Ipratropium Bromide
122
Breo Ellipta
Fluticasone/Vilanterol
120
Ventolin Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
114

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

Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview

How VINCENT LEM, M.D. fits within the Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

6,631
Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
53
States with Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
1,069
Avg Claims per Provider

VINCENT LEM, M.D.'s 4,307 claims are above the specialty average of 1,069.

Nearby Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in Missouri

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

Compare Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is VINCENT LEM, M.D.'s specialty?
VINCENT LEM, M.D. specializes in Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in KANSAS CITY, Missouri. Credentials: M.D..
How much does VINCENT LEM, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, VINCENT LEM, M.D. wrote 4,307 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.9M in drug costs for 583 beneficiaries.
What is VINCENT LEM, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
VINCENT LEM, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 77.2887/100 (Quality: 73.7123, Cost: 50.5834). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is VINCENT LEM, M.D. located?
VINCENT LEM, M.D. is located at 4321 WASHINGTON ST, KANSAS CITY, MO, 64111. Phone: (816) 756-2255.
What is VINCENT LEM, M.D.'s NPI number?
VINCENT LEM, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1366444143, issued on 08/11/2005.
Does VINCENT LEM, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
VINCENT LEM, M.D.'s prescribing is 42% brand-name and 58% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.7M in brand drug costs.
Does VINCENT LEM, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, VINCENT LEM, M.D. had 43 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.0%.
How many Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 6,631 Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 1,069 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does VINCENT LEM, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, VINCENT LEM, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone, Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, Trelegy Ellipta. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does VINCENT LEM, M.D. accept Medicare?
VINCENT LEM, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,307 Part D claims and 583 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify VINCENT LEM, M.D.'s credentials?
VINCENT LEM, M.D.'s NPI is 1366444143 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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