Lee Pennington, MD
NPI 1548259997 · Internal Medicine Physician · Bethesda, MD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lee Pennington, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Bethesda, MD (NPI 1548259997).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1548259997
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- D0021115 (MD)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,139 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 448 | $142 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 142 | $101 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 130 | $144 |
| Admn Sarscov2 Vacc 1 Dose90480 | 94 | $48 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 71 | $36 |
| Office Or Other Outpatient Visit for the Evaluation and Management of Established Patient That May Not Require Presence of Healthcare Professional99211 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 81 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 300 | 85 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 164 | 49 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 127 | 36 |
| Ezetimibe | 111 | 36 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 94 | 27 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 93 | 30 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$153 across 7 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-10-18
- Last updated
- 2010-07-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lee Pennington's NPI number?
- Lee Pennington's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548259997, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lee Pennington's specialty?
- Lee Pennington is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lee Pennington located?
- Lee Pennington's practice location on file with NPPES is 10215 Fernwood Rd, Bethesda, MD 20817.
- What is Lee Pennington's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lee Pennington is (301) 493-4440.
- Does Lee Pennington accept Medicare?
- Lee Pennington is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lee Pennington's NPI active?
- Yes — Lee Pennington's NPI (1548259997) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-07-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.