Peter D Wright, M.D.
With over 33 years in pain medicine, Peter D Wright, M.D. is a long-established interventional pain medicine specialist in Lexington. Trained at University of Kentucky College of Medicine (class of 1993), he has been practicing for over 33 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, arthritis, and high cholesterol (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 92% of reporting doctors in Kentucky
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 5469dNPPES updated 2011-05-16 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
2416 Regency Rd Ste 30, Lexington, KY 40503-2954
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better59.7%
Kentucky avg: 4.1 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+54.6 pts)
59.7% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better96.5%
Kentucky avg: 84.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+13.7 pts)
Top 8% of reporting doctors in KentuckyHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
528
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
1,302
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
7,142
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $395k
Percentile rankings compared against 922 reporting peers in Kentucky.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, Arthritis, and High Cholesterol.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$27 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Peter D Wright's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1993
University of Kentucky College of Medicine
33 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Interventional Pain Medicine is the discipline of medicine devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of pain and related disorders principally with the application of interventional techniques in managing subacute, chronic, persistent, and intractable pain, independently or in conjunction with other modalities of treatment.
Taxonomy: 208VP0014X
Education & Training
University of Kentucky College of Medicine (Class of 1993)
Mailing address
280 Pasadena Dr, Lexington, KY 40503-2925
Differs from practice location
Virtual Interventional Pain Medicine Care With Peter D Wright
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Peter D Wright for blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups, cholesterol management — no travel to Lexington required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Peter D Wright
Dr. Wright is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Lexington, KY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (859) 278-1316.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Peter D Wright
Practice Location
2416 Regency Rd Ste 30, Lexington, KY 40503-2954
Mailing Address
280 Pasadena Dr, Lexington, KY 40503-2925
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