2026 NPPES data MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician NPI 1558347229 M.D.
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CARTER ABEL, M.D.

MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician in ANNANDALE, New Jersey. 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
402
Medicare Part D claims · 119 beneficiaries · MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician avg: 607
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 17% 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
$54.41
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: CARTER ABEL, M.D. is a MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician ([object Object]) practicing in ANNANDALE, New Jersey with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 402 claims across 119 beneficiaries — 17% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 0/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $54.41 across 3 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: CARTER ABEL, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 0 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 402 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

CARTER ABEL, M.D. 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).

CARTER ABEL, M.D. at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/15/2005

NPI 1558347229

Primary specialty

MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician

Niche

1,102 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

402 34% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 607

MIPS final score

0/100 83.1% pts

Penalty band band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician share within New Jersey

1. MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician share within New Jersey

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CARTER ABEL, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician national average

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

MIPS final score (MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician) — 0/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%0%
MIPS final score (MOHS-Micrographic Surgery 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).

CARTER ABEL, M.D. is a MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician provider practicing in ANNANDALE, New Jersey, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1558347229. 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.

CARTER ABEL, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1465 STATE ROUTE 31 S, ANNANDALE, NJ, 08801, with a listed phone of (908) 735-5100. NPI 1558347229 was issued on 12/15/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ABEL 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 402 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 119 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $33K in drug spend, split 17% brand-name and 83% 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.

MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,102 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 607 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

1465 STATE ROUTE 31 S
ANNANDALE, NJ 08801

Provider Details

NPI 1558347229
Specialty MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/15/2005

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

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 CARTER ABEL, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$54

Largest payer

Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, 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

CARTER ABEL, M.D. — brand share 17.0%
Specialty average (est.)

17% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 402 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.

402
Total Claims
$33K
Total Drug Cost
119
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
500
Total Day Supply
13,038
Brand vs Generic
17% brand / 83% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$22K
Generic Drug Cost
$11K
Antibiotic Claims
57

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
78.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.14
Gender Split
45% female / 55% 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
Triamcinolone Acetonide
42
Fluorouracil
32
Betamethasone Valerate
29
Pentoxifylline
29
Ketoconazole
27
Amoxicillin
25
Valacyclovir
Valacyclovir Hcl
21
Doxycycline Hyclate
19
Doxycycline Ir-Dr
Doxycycline Monohydrate
17
Clobetasol Propionate
14

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

MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician Overview

How CARTER ABEL, M.D. fits within the MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

1,102
MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician Providers in US
52
States with MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician
607
Avg Claims per Provider

CARTER ABEL, M.D.'s 402 claims are below the specialty average of 607.

Nearby MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician Providers in New Jersey

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Jersey, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as ABEL.

Compare MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CARTER ABEL, M.D.'s specialty?
CARTER ABEL, M.D. specializes in MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician and practices in ANNANDALE, New Jersey. Credentials: M.D..
How much does CARTER ABEL, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CARTER ABEL, M.D. wrote 402 Medicare Part D claims totaling $33K in drug costs for 119 beneficiaries.
What is CARTER ABEL, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
CARTER ABEL, 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 CARTER ABEL, M.D. located?
CARTER ABEL, M.D. is located at 1465 STATE ROUTE 31 S, ANNANDALE, NJ, 08801. Phone: (908) 735-5100.
What is CARTER ABEL, M.D.'s NPI number?
CARTER ABEL, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558347229, issued on 12/15/2005.
Does CARTER ABEL, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CARTER ABEL, M.D.'s prescribing is 17% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $22K in brand drug costs.
How many MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,102 MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician provider writes 607 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CARTER ABEL, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CARTER ABEL, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Triamcinolone Acetonide, Fluorouracil, Betamethasone Valerate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CARTER ABEL, M.D. accept Medicare?
CARTER ABEL, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 402 Part D claims and 119 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CARTER ABEL, M.D.'s credentials?
CARTER ABEL, M.D.'s NPI is 1558347229 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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