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2026 NPPES data Dermatology Physician NPI 1619993375 D.O.
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Dermatology Physician in St Augustine, Florida.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 14,645 in Dermatology 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.
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Prescribing volume
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 627 beneficiaries · Dermatology Physician avg: 729
Generic prescribing
>99%
generic claims · <1% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
87.6/100
▲ 5 pts above national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Industry payments
$365.92
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Bruce Paley, D.O. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 87.6/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 1,186 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 87.6/100
- MIPS score · +5 vs avg
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2023
- >99%
- 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.
Bruce Paley, D.O.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
88 Top 46% higher than 54% of 477,587 scored providers
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
Where Bruce Paley, D.O. sits
This provider among dermatology physician peers
Across the 6,594 dermatology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Bruce Paley, D.O. writes more Part D claims than 77% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 55% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one dermatology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Bruce Paley, D.O.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Bruce Paley, D.O. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting - 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 Bruce Paley, D.O.?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Dermatology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,186 63% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
87.6/100 4.5 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Florida
How Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among Florida providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Bruce Paley, D.O.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Dermatology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 87.6/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Dermatology Physician) - 87.6/100 vs national avg 83.1
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).
Bruce Paley, D.O. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatology Physician provider holding D.O. credentials at 1851 OLD MOULTRIE RD, St Augustine, FL, 32084, with a listed phone of (904) 824-8088. NPI 1619993375 was issued on 07/14/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,186 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 627 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $28K in drug spend, split <1% brand-name and >99% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 87.6/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 79.4), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Dermatology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 14,645 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1619993375 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Dermatology Physician |
| Credentials | D.O. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/14/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
87.6378
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
79.3538
Quality
88.3333
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Alternative Payment Model
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 Bruce Paley, D.O.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$366
Largest payer
Amgen 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.
License & disciplinary context - Florida FLDOH 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~75K Florida medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Bruce Paley, D.O.. To verify Bruce Paley, D.O.'s current license status, search the FLDOH public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
480
Total board actions, Florida 2023
Across 467 cases
6.40
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Florida statewide rate
monetary fine
Most common action type
138 cases
FLDOH publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Florida disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Bruce Paley, D.O. - brand share 1.0%
Dermatology Physician average
<1% brand-name claims vs >99% generic, on 1,186 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.
1,186
Total Claims
$28K
Total Drug Cost
627
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,236
- Total Day Supply
- 23,668
- Brand vs Generic
- <1% brand / >99% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $5K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $23K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 651
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.47
- Gender Split
- 42% female / 58% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 59, 65-74: 243, 75-84: 249, 85+: 76
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Bruce Paley, D.O. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Cephalexin
Cephalexin
513 claims
- Mometasone Furoate 158
Mometasone Furoate
158 claims
- Minocycline Hcl 96
Minocycline Hcl
96 claims
- Fluticasone Propio… 79
Fluticasone Propionate
79 claims
- Prednisone 59
Prednisone
59 claims
- Ketoconazole 49
Ketoconazole
49 claims
- Clobetasol Propion… 29
Clobetasol Propionate
29 claims
- Fluorouracil 27
Fluorouracil
27 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Cephalexin | 513 |
| Mometasone Furoate | 158 |
| Minocycline Hcl | 96 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 79 |
| Prednisone | 59 |
| Ketoconazole | 49 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 29 |
| Fluorouracil | 27 |
| Mupirocin | 23 |
| Nystatin | 21 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Dermatology Physician Overview
How Bruce Paley, D.O. fits within the Dermatology Physician landscape nationally.
14,645
Dermatology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Dermatology Physician
729
Avg Claims per Provider
Bruce Paley, D.O.'s 1,186 claims are above the specialty average of 729.
Nearby Dermatology Physician Providers in Florida
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Florida, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Paley.
Dr. McKenna Abercrombie Dewees
DO
Brandon, FL
Dr. Bradley Abrams
DO
Sarasota, FL
Dr. Michael Abrouk
MD
Brandon, FL
Dr. David Adams
MD
Miramar Beach, FL
Dr. Kendall Adkisson
M.D.
Jacksonville, FL
Compare Dermatology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bruce Paley, D.O.'s specialty? ▼
Bruce Paley, D.O. specializes in Dermatology Physician and practices in St Augustine, Florida. Credentials: D.O..
How much does Bruce Paley, D.O. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Bruce Paley, D.O. wrote 1,186 Medicare Part D claims totaling $28K in drug costs for 627 beneficiaries.
What is Bruce Paley, D.O.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Bruce Paley, D.O. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 87.6/100 (Quality: 79.4). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Bruce Paley, D.O. located? ▼
Bruce Paley, D.O. is located at 1851 OLD MOULTRIE RD, St Augustine, FL, 32084. Phone: (904) 824-8088.
What is Bruce Paley, D.O.'s NPI number? ▼
Bruce Paley, D.O.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619993375, issued on 07/14/2006.
Does Bruce Paley, D.O. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Bruce Paley, D.O.'s prescribing is <1% brand-name and >99% generic drugs by claim count, with $5K in brand drug costs.
How many Dermatology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 14,645 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 Bruce Paley, D.O. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Bruce Paley, D.O.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Cephalexin, Mometasone Furoate, Minocycline Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Bruce Paley, D.O. accept Medicare? ▼
Bruce Paley, D.O. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,186 Part D claims and 627 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Bruce Paley, D.O.'s credentials? ▼
Bruce Paley, D.O.'s NPI is 1619993375 with credentials D.O.. 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 (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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