2026 NPPES data Dermatology Physician NPI 1194792010 M.D.
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ANNETTE LYNN, M.D.

Dermatology Physician in COLUMBIA, South Carolina. 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
576
Medicare Part D claims · 236 beneficiaries · Dermatology Physician avg: 729
Generic prescribing
82%
generic claims · 18% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
0/100
▼ 83 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$688.67
38 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

ANNETTE LYNN, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 0/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 576 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

0/100
MIPS score · -83 vs avg
576
Part D claims, 2023
82%
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.

ANNETTE LYNN, 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

0 0th percentile higher than 0% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). This entry sits in this band. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Above this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Above this entry. 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

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ANNETTE LYNN, 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 ANNETTE LYNN, M.D.?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/01/2006

NPI 1194792010

Primary specialty

Dermatology Physician

Mid-sized

14,610 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

576 21% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 729

MIPS final score

0/100 83.1% pts

Penalty band band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Dermatology Physician share within South Carolina

1. Dermatology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Dermatology Physician share within South Carolina

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ANNETTE LYNN, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Dermatology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
0/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Dermatology Physician) — 0/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%0%
MIPS final score (Dermatology Physician) — 0/100 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).

ANNETTE LYNN, M.D. is a Dermatology Physician provider practicing in COLUMBIA, South Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1194792010. 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.

ANNETTE LYNN, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1706 SAINT JULIAN PL, COLUMBIA, SC, 29204, with a listed phone of (803) 771-7506. NPI 1194792010 was issued on 03/01/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LYNN 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 576 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 236 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $431K in drug spend, split 18% brand-name and 82% 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 0/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Dermatology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 14,610 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 729 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

1706 SAINT JULIAN PL
COLUMBIA, SC 29204

Provider Details

NPI 1194792010
Specialty Dermatology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/01/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

0
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
0
Quality

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ANNETTE LYNN, 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.

CAROLINA DERMATOLOGY GRP
COLUMBIA, SC

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 ANNETTE LYNN, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$689

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 · Typical

ANNETTE LYNN, M.D. — brand share 18.0%
Specialty average (est.)

18% brand-name claims vs 82% generic, on 576 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.

576
Total Claims
$431K
Total Drug Cost
236
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
643
Total Day Supply
16,450
Brand vs Generic
18% brand / 82% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$399K
Generic Drug Cost
$31K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.81
Gender Split
73% female / 27% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Clobetasol Propionate
78
Mupirocin
76
Tacrolimus
36
Metronidazole
34
Valacyclovir
Valacyclovir Hcl
34
Ketoconazole
32
Ciclopirox
28
Tretinoin
28
Imiquimod
27
Mometasone Furoate
20

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

Dermatology Physician Overview

How ANNETTE LYNN, M.D. fits within the Dermatology Physician landscape nationally.

14,610
Dermatology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Dermatology Physician
729
Avg Claims per Provider

ANNETTE LYNN, M.D.'s 576 claims are below the specialty average of 729.

Nearby Dermatology Physician Providers in South Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as LYNN.

Compare Dermatology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ANNETTE LYNN, M.D.'s specialty?
ANNETTE LYNN, M.D. specializes in Dermatology Physician and practices in COLUMBIA, South Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does ANNETTE LYNN, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ANNETTE LYNN, M.D. wrote 576 Medicare Part D claims totaling $431K in drug costs for 236 beneficiaries.
What is ANNETTE LYNN, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
ANNETTE LYNN, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 0/100 (Quality: 0). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is ANNETTE LYNN, M.D. located?
ANNETTE LYNN, M.D. is located at 1706 SAINT JULIAN PL, COLUMBIA, SC, 29204. Phone: (803) 771-7506.
What is ANNETTE LYNN, M.D.'s NPI number?
ANNETTE LYNN, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194792010, issued on 03/01/2006.
Does ANNETTE LYNN, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ANNETTE LYNN, M.D.'s prescribing is 18% brand-name and 82% generic drugs by claim count, with $399K in brand drug costs.
How many Dermatology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 14,610 Dermatology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Dermatology Physician provider writes 729 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ANNETTE LYNN, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ANNETTE LYNN, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Clobetasol Propionate, Mupirocin, Tacrolimus. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ANNETTE LYNN, M.D. accept Medicare?
ANNETTE LYNN, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 576 Part D claims and 236 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ANNETTE LYNN, M.D.'s credentials?
ANNETTE LYNN, M.D.'s NPI is 1194792010 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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