2026 NPPES data Dermatology Physician NPI 1922062132 MD
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CHRISTINE CASSEL, MD

Dermatology Physician in HUMMELSTOWN, Pennsylvania. 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 · 402 beneficiaries · Dermatology Physician avg: 729
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
96.9444/100
▲ 14 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$1.6K
81 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: CHRISTINE CASSEL, MD is a Dermatology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in HUMMELSTOWN, Pennsylvania with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 402 beneficiaries — 12% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 96.9444/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $1.6K across 81 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: CHRISTINE CASSEL, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 96.9444 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 1,011 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)

CHRISTINE CASSEL, MD 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).

CHRISTINE CASSEL, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/14/2006

NPI 1922062132

Primary specialty

Dermatology Physician

Mid-sized

14,610 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,011 39% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 729

MIPS final score

96.9444/100 13.844400000000007% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Pennsylvania

How Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among Pennsylvania providers

Pennsylvania providers

Dermatology Physician share within Pennsylvania

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CHRISTINE CASSEL, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Dermatology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
96.9444/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Dermatology Physician) — 96.9444/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%96.9%
MIPS final score (Dermatology Physician) — 96.9444/100 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).

CHRISTINE CASSEL, MD is a Dermatology Physician provider practicing in HUMMELSTOWN, Pennsylvania, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1922062132. 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.

CHRISTINE CASSEL, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 530 WALTON AVE, HUMMELSTOWN, PA, 17036, with a listed phone of (717) 566-6633. NPI 1922062132 was issued on 04/14/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CASSEL 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 1,011 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 402 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $317K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% 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 96.9444/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 93.8888), 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

530 WALTON AVE
HUMMELSTOWN, PA 17036

Provider Details

NPI 1922062132
Specialty Dermatology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/14/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

96.9444
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
93.8888
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 CHRISTINE CASSEL, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.6K

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.

License & disciplinary context — Pennsylvania PA-BOM 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 ~45K Pennsylvania medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to CHRISTINE CASSEL, MD. To verify CHRISTINE CASSEL, MD's current license status, search the PA-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

133
Total board actions, Pennsylvania 2023
Across 129 cases
2.96
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Pennsylvania statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
48 cases

PA-BOM 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 Pennsylvania disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

CHRISTINE CASSEL, MD — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 1,011 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.

1,011
Total Claims
$317K
Total Drug Cost
402
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,359
Total Day Supply
38,013
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$277K
Generic Drug Cost
$40K
Antibiotic Claims
112

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.82
Gender Split
67% female / 33% 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
158
Doxycycline Hyclate
117
Ketoconazole
109
Clobetasol Propionate
69
Spironolactone
46
Valacyclovir
Valacyclovir Hcl
34
Nystatin
32
Clindamycin Phosphate
31
Metronidazole
31
Mupirocin
30

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

Dermatology Physician Overview

How CHRISTINE CASSEL, MD fits within the Dermatology Physician landscape nationally.

14,610
Dermatology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Dermatology Physician
729
Avg Claims per Provider

CHRISTINE CASSEL, MD's 1,011 claims are above the specialty average of 729.

Nearby Dermatology Physician Providers in Pennsylvania

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTINE CASSEL, MD's specialty?
CHRISTINE CASSEL, MD specializes in Dermatology Physician and practices in HUMMELSTOWN, Pennsylvania. Credentials: MD.
How much does CHRISTINE CASSEL, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTINE CASSEL, MD wrote 1,011 Medicare Part D claims totaling $317K in drug costs for 402 beneficiaries.
What is CHRISTINE CASSEL, MD's Medicare quality score?
CHRISTINE CASSEL, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 96.9444/100 (Quality: 93.8888). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CHRISTINE CASSEL, MD located?
CHRISTINE CASSEL, MD is located at 530 WALTON AVE, HUMMELSTOWN, PA, 17036. Phone: (717) 566-6633.
What is CHRISTINE CASSEL, MD's NPI number?
CHRISTINE CASSEL, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922062132, issued on 04/14/2006.
Does CHRISTINE CASSEL, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHRISTINE CASSEL, MD's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $277K 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 CHRISTINE CASSEL, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTINE CASSEL, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Triamcinolone Acetonide, Doxycycline Hyclate, Ketoconazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTINE CASSEL, MD accept Medicare?
CHRISTINE CASSEL, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,011 Part D claims and 402 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTINE CASSEL, MD's credentials?
CHRISTINE CASSEL, MD's NPI is 1922062132 with credentials MD. 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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