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2026 NPPES data Dermatopathology Physician NPI 1578763140 M.D.
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Brett Summey, M.D.

Dermatopathology Physician in Boone, North Carolina.

This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 577 in Dermatopathology Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.

Federal data, no proprietary rating. We show these CMS records as-is - no composite score, no star rating, no editorial opinion layered on top.
Prescribing volume
252
Medicare Part D claims · 98 beneficiaries · Dermatopathology Physician avg: 695
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 17% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
91.9/100
▲ 8 pts above national avg 83.5 · Exceptional
Industry payments
$122.04
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
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What the federal data shows

Brett Summey, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 91.9/100 - above the 83.5 national average - and filed 252 Medicare Part D claims in 2024.

91.9/100
MIPS score · +8 vs avg
252
Part D claims, 2024
83%
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.

Federal trust snapshot

What official records show about Brett Summey, M.D.

Federal records show an active NPI with both Medicare prescribing volume and a measured CMS quality score — objective registry data, not patient reviews.

  • Verified

    NPI registry status

    Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1578763140), first enumerated 07/23/2007.

    Source: CMS NPPES

  • Reported

    Medicare Part D participation

    Filed 252 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.

    Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF

  • Reported

    CMS quality reporting (MIPS)

    Reported a CMS MIPS final score of 91.9/100 in the Quality Payment Program — a federal quality measure, not a patient review.

    Source: CMS Quality Payment Program

  • Reported

    Board certification signal

    Heuristic suggests board-certified status based on ABMS-eligible specialty taxonomy plus active CMS participation signals — not a direct ABMS verification.

    Source: NUCC taxonomy + CMS participation heuristic

  • Reported

    Hospital affiliations

    1 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliation on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.

    Source: CMS Care Compare

  • Reported

    Industry payment transparency

    $122.04 in reported industry payments (5 transfers) in 2024 under the federal Sunshine Act — disclosed transfers of value, not a quality rating.

    Source: CMS Open Payments

  • Not in federal data

    Individual sanction lookup

    PlainDoctor does not publish per-provider disciplinary determinations. Confirm current license and any individual actions through the state medical board or FSMB verification service.

    Source: State medical board / FSMB

This trust snapshot summarizes only what appears in federal CMS/NPPES public records. It is not a composite score, star rating, patient review, or clinical recommendation. PlainDoctor never fabricates reviews or AggregateRating schema.

CMS NPPES provider registry desk

NPI 1578763140 · Dermatopathology Physician

NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-NARROW · MIPS-ABOVE · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-FINISH

  • NPI-10 1578763140
  • ENUM-MID 2007
  • TAX-NARROW 577
  • MIPS-ABOVE 91.9/100
  • RX-LIGHT 252
  • BOOK-THIN 10 in North Carolina
  • PHOTO-FINISH Zachary Wolner · ±0.4

MIPS final-score neighbourhood

Same-specialty nationwide peers by CMS final score, not geographic proximity

MIPS pts

What this shows Nearest measured MIPS peers for this NUCC specialty (2023 performance year).

Source CMS Quality Payment Program (MIPS) As of 2023

Brett Summey, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.

92 ≥ 61st percentile 61% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands

0–10: 8,684 measured providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 measured providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 measured providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 measured providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 measured providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 measured providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 measured providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 94,570 measured providers (21%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 measured providers (29%). Below this entry. 90+: 189,403 measured providers (42%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every measured MIPS clinician, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more measured 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.

The percentile is a conservative whole-score-point band: it counts only measured clinicians in lower score bands. A CMS MIPS metric is not a recommendation or a clinical-quality rating by PlainDoctor. See methodology § corpus placement.

Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Where Brett Summey, M.D. sits

This provider among dermatopathology physician peers

Across the 185 dermatopathology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Brett Summey, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 27% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 56% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.

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D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 40 · MIPS quality, percentile: 72Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 3 · MIPS quality, percentile: 35Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 63 · MIPS quality, percentile: 72Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 33 · MIPS quality, percentile: 7Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 32 · MIPS quality, percentile: 25Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 15 · MIPS quality, percentile: 65Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 58 · MIPS quality, percentile: 18Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 53 · MIPS quality, percentile: 47Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 80 · MIPS quality, percentile: 72Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 60 · MIPS quality, percentile: 63Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 85 · MIPS quality, percentile: 72Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 65 · MIPS quality, percentile: 72Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 77 · MIPS quality, percentile: 43Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 28 · MIPS quality, percentile: 23Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 5 · MIPS quality, percentile: 20Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 95 · MIPS quality, percentile: 72Brett Summey, M.D., Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 27 · MIPS quality, percentile: 56
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile

Each dot is one dermatopathology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Brett Summey, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.

✓
Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)

Brett Summey, 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 Brett Summey, M.D.?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/23/2007

NPI 1578763140

Primary specialty

Dermatopathology Physician

Niche

577 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

252 64% vs specialty avg

2024 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 695

MIPS final score

91.9/100 8.4 pts vs avg

Exceptional band

vs 83.5 national avg

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Dermatopathology Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers
Clinical Social Worker7.1%Behavior Technician6.8%Pharmacist4.9%Student in an Organized Heal…4.7%Physical Therapist4.2%Mental Health Counselor4.2%Dermatopathology Physician0%
Largest specialties in North Carolina (% of in-state providers)

Medicare quality performance, MIPS

Brett Summey, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Dermatopathology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
91.9/100
vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
0%100%National avg84%91.9%
MIPS final score (Dermatopathology Physician) - 91.9/100 vs national avg 83.5
How MIPS and board certification work

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).

Practice Address

169 BIRCH ST
Boone, NC 28607
(828) 264-4553

Provider Details

NPI 1578763140
Specialty Dermatopathology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/23/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

91.9232
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
85.9613
Quality
88.7827
Cost
98
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Brett Summey, 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.

Boone Dermatology Clinic
Boone, NC

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 Brett Summey, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$122

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

Brett Summey, M.D. - brand share 17.0%
Dermatopathology Physician average

17% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 252 2024 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 2024.

252
Total Claims
$315K
Total Drug Cost
98
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
283.4
Total Day Supply
6,823
Brand vs Generic
17% brand / 83% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$311K
Generic Drug Cost
$4K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.78
Gender Split
66% female / 34% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What Brett Summey, M.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2024
Drug Claims
Cosentyx Sensoready (2 Pens)
Secukinumab
23
Mupirocin
 22
Clobetasol Propionate
 19
Ketoconazole
 19
Triamcinolone Acetonide
 15
Dupixent Syringe
Dupilumab
14
Methotrexate
Methotrexate Sodium
13
Betamethasone Dipropionate
 12

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

More Dermatopathology Physician in NC → All providers in North Carolina → Compare specialties →

Dermatopathology Physician Overview

How Brett Summey, M.D. fits within the Dermatopathology Physician landscape nationally.

577
Dermatopathology Physician Providers in US
48
States with Dermatopathology Physician
695
Avg Claims per Provider

Brett Summey, M.D.'s 252 claims are below the specialty average of 695.

Nationwide Dermatopathology Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year

Two federal-record peer sets for Summey, both outside North Carolina so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar MIPS final score

Nearest same-specialty clinicians by CMS MIPS final score (91.9 here).

Zachary Wolner 92.3 GA Elen Blochin 91.3 NY Alina Bridges 91.3 MN Amit Garg 91.3 NY

Same NPPES enumeration year (2007)

Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.

Shurun Zhao Tampa, FL Stephen Mason Mountain Brk, AL Samar Shami Red Bank, NJ Soheil Dadras Worcester, MA

Nearby Dermatopathology Physician Providers in North Carolina

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

One of 10 Dermatopathology Physician providers enrolled in North Carolina, 5 are shown here.

Dr. Nathan Bowers
MD, PH.D.
Winston Salem, NC
Dr. Earl Gross
M.D.
Morehead City, NC
Dr. John Jennings
M.D.
Goldsboro, NC
Dr. Paul Kostuchenko
MD
Winston Salem, NC
Dr. Scott McClellan
M.D.
New Bern, NC

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brett Summey, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Brett Summey, M.D. specializes in Dermatopathology Physician and practices in Boone, North Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Brett Summey, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Brett Summey, M.D. wrote 252 Medicare Part D claims totaling $315K in drug costs for 98 beneficiaries.
What is Brett Summey, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Brett Summey, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 91.9/100 (Quality: 86, Cost: 88.8). The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Brett Summey, M.D. located? ▼
Brett Summey, M.D. is located at 169 BIRCH ST, Boone, NC, 28607. Phone: (828) 264-4553.
What is Brett Summey, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Brett Summey, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578763140, issued on 07/23/2007.
Does Brett Summey, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Brett Summey, M.D.'s prescribing is 17% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $311K in brand drug costs.
How many Dermatopathology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 577 Dermatopathology Physician providers across 48 states in the US. The average Dermatopathology Physician provider writes 695 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Brett Summey, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Brett Summey, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Cosentyx Sensoready (2 Pens), Mupirocin, Clobetasol Propionate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Brett Summey, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Brett Summey, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 252 Part D claims and 98 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Brett Summey, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Brett Summey, M.D.'s NPI is 1578763140 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

View source datasets and methodology notes
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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the editorial process.

Every figure on PlainDoctor is rendered directly from the federal CMS NPPES registry, Medicare Part D, MIPS, and Open Payments records, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of August 2026.