2026 NPPES data Dermatology Physician NPI 1033435276 M.D.
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BETHANY COOK GROTHE, M.D.

Dermatology Physician in VADNAIS HEIGHTS, Minnesota. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 459 beneficiaries · Dermatology Physician avg: 729
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
78.4048/100
▼ 5 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

BETHANY COOK GROTHE, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 78.4048/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,161 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

78.4048/100
MIPS score · -5 vs avg
1K
Part D claims, 2023
90%
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.

BETHANY COOK GROTHE, 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

78 27th percentile higher than 27% 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)

BETHANY COOK GROTHE, 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 BETHANY COOK GROTHE, M.D.?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/13/2010

NPI 1033435276

Primary specialty

Dermatology Physician

Mid-sized

14,610 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,161 59% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 729

MIPS final score

78.4048/100 4.6952% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Minnesota

How Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers

Minnesota providers

Dermatology Physician share within Minnesota

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

BETHANY COOK GROTHE, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Dermatology Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
78.4048/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Dermatology Physician) — 78.4048/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%78.4%
MIPS final score (Dermatology Physician) — 78.4048/100 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).

BETHANY COOK GROTHE, M.D. is a Dermatology Physician provider practicing in VADNAIS HEIGHTS, Minnesota, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1033435276. 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.

BETHANY COOK GROTHE, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 3555 WILLOW LAKE BLVD STE 240, VADNAIS HEIGHTS, MN, 55110, with a listed phone of (651) 770-0110. NPI 1033435276 was issued on 04/13/2010. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what COOK GROTHE 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 1,161 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 459 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $654K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% 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 78.4048/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 77.9333, Cost 58.416), 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

3555 WILLOW LAKE BLVD STE 240
VADNAIS HEIGHTS, MN 55110

Provider Details

NPI 1033435276
Specialty Dermatology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/13/2010

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

78.4048
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
77.9333
Quality
58.416
Cost
90
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BETHANY COOK GROTHE, 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.

DERMATOLOGY CONSULTANTS, PA
VADNAIS HEIGHTS, MN

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

BETHANY COOK GROTHE, M.D. — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 1,161 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.

1,161
Total Claims
$654K
Total Drug Cost
459
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,372
Total Day Supply
35,267
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$608K
Generic Drug Cost
$47K
Antibiotic Claims
126

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.93
Gender Split
76% female / 24% male
Age Distribution
<65: 27, 65-74: 215, 75-84: 161, 85+: 56

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Triamcinolone Acetonide
195
Ketoconazole
132
Doxycycline Monohydrate
89
Metronidazole
85
Fluocinonide
75
Hydrocortisone
73
Clobetasol Propionate
65
Betamethasone Dipropionate
58
Valacyclovir
Valacyclovir Hcl
36
Clindamycin Phosphate
34

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

Dermatology Physician Overview

How BETHANY COOK GROTHE, 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

BETHANY COOK GROTHE, M.D.'s 1,161 claims are above the specialty average of 729.

Nearby Dermatology Physician Providers in Minnesota

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Minnesota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as COOK GROTHE.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BETHANY COOK GROTHE, M.D.'s specialty?
BETHANY COOK GROTHE, M.D. specializes in Dermatology Physician and practices in VADNAIS HEIGHTS, Minnesota. Credentials: M.D..
How much does BETHANY COOK GROTHE, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BETHANY COOK GROTHE, M.D. wrote 1,161 Medicare Part D claims totaling $654K in drug costs for 459 beneficiaries.
What is BETHANY COOK GROTHE, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
BETHANY COOK GROTHE, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 78.4048/100 (Quality: 77.9333, Cost: 58.416). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is BETHANY COOK GROTHE, M.D. located?
BETHANY COOK GROTHE, M.D. is located at 3555 WILLOW LAKE BLVD STE 240, VADNAIS HEIGHTS, MN, 55110. Phone: (651) 770-0110.
What is BETHANY COOK GROTHE, M.D.'s NPI number?
BETHANY COOK GROTHE, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1033435276, issued on 04/13/2010.
Does BETHANY COOK GROTHE, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BETHANY COOK GROTHE, M.D.'s prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $608K 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 BETHANY COOK GROTHE, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BETHANY COOK GROTHE, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Triamcinolone Acetonide, Ketoconazole, Doxycycline Monohydrate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BETHANY COOK GROTHE, M.D. accept Medicare?
BETHANY COOK GROTHE, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,161 Part D claims and 459 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BETHANY COOK GROTHE, M.D.'s credentials?
BETHANY COOK GROTHE, M.D.'s NPI is 1033435276 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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