2026 NPPES data Dermatology Physician NPI 1093070179 M.D.
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BRIAN PETERSEN, M.D.

Dermatology Physician in DENVER, Colorado. 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
126
Medicare Part D claims · 95 beneficiaries · Dermatology Physician avg: 729
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

BRIAN PETERSEN, M.D. filed 126 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Dermatology Physician in DENVER, Colorado, prescribing 90% generic.

126
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.

BRIAN PETERSEN, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

126 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. 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 Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

BRIAN PETERSEN, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 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 BRIAN PETERSEN, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/05/2012

NPI 1093070179

Primary specialty

Dermatology Physician

Mid-sized

14,610 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

126 83% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 729

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among Colorado providers

Colorado providers

Dermatology Physician share within Colorado

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Dermatology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Dermatology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Dermatology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Dermatology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

BRIAN PETERSEN, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1375 E 20TH AVE, DENVER, CO, 80205, with a listed phone of (303) 338-4545. NPI 1093070179 was issued on 07/05/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what PETERSEN 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 126 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 95 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $135K 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.

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

1375 E 20TH AVE
DENVER, CO 80205

Provider Details

NPI 1093070179
Specialty Dermatology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/05/2012

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BRIAN PETERSEN, 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.

COLORADO PERMANENTE MEDICAL GROUP PC
DENVER, CO

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

BRIAN PETERSEN, M.D. — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 126 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.

126
Total Claims
$135K
Total Drug Cost
95
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
127
Total Day Supply
2,031
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$133K
Generic Drug Cost
$1K
Antibiotic Claims
81

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.21
Gender Split
41% female / 59% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What BRIAN PETERSEN, M.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Doxycycline Monohydrate
64
Imiquimod
13
Odomzo
Sonidegib Phosphate
11

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

Dermatology Physician Overview

How BRIAN PETERSEN, 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

BRIAN PETERSEN, M.D.'s 126 claims are below the specialty average of 729.

Nearby Dermatology Physician Providers in Colorado

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Colorado, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as PETERSEN.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BRIAN PETERSEN, M.D.'s specialty?
BRIAN PETERSEN, M.D. specializes in Dermatology Physician and practices in DENVER, Colorado. Credentials: M.D..
How much does BRIAN PETERSEN, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BRIAN PETERSEN, M.D. wrote 126 Medicare Part D claims totaling $135K in drug costs for 95 beneficiaries.
Where is BRIAN PETERSEN, M.D. located?
BRIAN PETERSEN, M.D. is located at 1375 E 20TH AVE, DENVER, CO, 80205. Phone: (303) 338-4545.
What is BRIAN PETERSEN, M.D.'s NPI number?
BRIAN PETERSEN, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1093070179, issued on 07/05/2012.
Does BRIAN PETERSEN, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BRIAN PETERSEN, M.D.'s prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $133K 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 BRIAN PETERSEN, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BRIAN PETERSEN, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Doxycycline Monohydrate, Imiquimod, Odomzo. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BRIAN PETERSEN, M.D. accept Medicare?
BRIAN PETERSEN, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 126 Part D claims and 95 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BRIAN PETERSEN, M.D.'s credentials?
BRIAN PETERSEN, M.D.'s NPI is 1093070179 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.
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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