2026 NPPES data Dermatology Physician NPI 1629164850 MD
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DAWN KLEINMAN, MD

Dermatology Physician in SANFORD, North Carolina. 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
988
Medicare Part D claims · 332 beneficiaries · Dermatology Physician avg: 729
Generic prescribing
82%
generic claims · 18% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
96.3858/100
▲ 13 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$6.9K
159 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: DAWN KLEINMAN, MD is a Dermatology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SANFORD, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 988 claims across 332 beneficiaries — 18% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 96.3858/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $6.9K across 159 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: DAWN KLEINMAN, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 96.3858 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 988 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)

DAWN KLEINMAN, MD 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).

DAWN KLEINMAN, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/05/2006

NPI 1629164850

Primary specialty

Dermatology Physician

Mid-sized

14,610 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

988 36% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 729

MIPS final score

96.3858/100 13.285800000000009% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Dermatology Physician share within North Carolina

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

DAWN KLEINMAN, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Dermatology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
96.3858/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Dermatology Physician) — 96.3858/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%96.4%
MIPS final score (Dermatology Physician) — 96.3858/100 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).

DAWN KLEINMAN, MD is a Dermatology Physician provider practicing in SANFORD, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1629164850. 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.

DAWN KLEINMAN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1911 K M WICKER MEMORIAL DR, SANFORD, NC, 27330, with a listed phone of (919) 775-7926. NPI 1629164850 was issued on 10/05/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KLEINMAN 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 988 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 332 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.0 million in drug spend, split 18% brand-name and 82% 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 96.3858/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 92.7717), 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

1911 K M WICKER MEMORIAL DR
SANFORD, NC 27330

Provider Details

NPI 1629164850
Specialty Dermatology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/05/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

96.3858
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
92.7717
Quality

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DAWN KLEINMAN, MD 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.

SANFORD DERMATOLOGY, PLLC
LILLINGTON, 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 DAWN KLEINMAN, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$6.9K

Largest payer

UCB, 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

DAWN KLEINMAN, MD — brand share 18.0%
Specialty average (est.)

18% brand-name claims vs 82% generic, on 988 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.

988
Total Claims
$1.0M
Total Drug Cost
332
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,126
Total Day Supply
29,818
Brand vs Generic
18% brand / 82% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$994K
Generic Drug Cost
$36K
Antibiotic Claims
45

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.02
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male
Age Distribution
<65: 22, 65-74: 160, 75-84: 112, 85+: 38

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Ketoconazole
110
Triamcinolone Acetonide
100
Clobetasol Propionate
93
Fluocinonide
55
Humira(Cf) Pen
Adalimumab
53
Otezla
Apremilast
41
Hydrocortisone
40
Doxycycline Hyclate
33
Methotrexate
Methotrexate Sodium
28
Valacyclovir
Valacyclovir Hcl
28

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

Dermatology Physician Overview

How DAWN KLEINMAN, 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

DAWN KLEINMAN, MD's 988 claims are above the specialty average of 729.

Nearby Dermatology Physician Providers in North Carolina

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DAWN KLEINMAN, MD's specialty?
DAWN KLEINMAN, MD specializes in Dermatology Physician and practices in SANFORD, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does DAWN KLEINMAN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DAWN KLEINMAN, MD wrote 988 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.0M in drug costs for 332 beneficiaries.
What is DAWN KLEINMAN, MD's Medicare quality score?
DAWN KLEINMAN, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 96.3858/100 (Quality: 92.7717). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is DAWN KLEINMAN, MD located?
DAWN KLEINMAN, MD is located at 1911 K M WICKER MEMORIAL DR, SANFORD, NC, 27330. Phone: (919) 775-7926.
What is DAWN KLEINMAN, MD's NPI number?
DAWN KLEINMAN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629164850, issued on 10/05/2006.
Does DAWN KLEINMAN, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DAWN KLEINMAN, MD's prescribing is 18% brand-name and 82% generic drugs by claim count, with $994K 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 DAWN KLEINMAN, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DAWN KLEINMAN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ketoconazole, Triamcinolone Acetonide, Clobetasol Propionate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DAWN KLEINMAN, MD accept Medicare?
DAWN KLEINMAN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 988 Part D claims and 332 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DAWN KLEINMAN, MD's credentials?
DAWN KLEINMAN, MD's NPI is 1629164850 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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