2026 NPPES data Dermatology Physician NPI 1144752338 M.D., PH.D.
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EDWARD HERMAN, M.D., PH.D.

Dermatology Physician in BRIDGEPORT, Connecticut. 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
889
Medicare Part D claims · 298 beneficiaries · Dermatology Physician avg: 729
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
$63.5K
178 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: EDWARD HERMAN, M.D., PH.D. is a Dermatology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BRIDGEPORT, Connecticut with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 889 claims across 298 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 $63.5K across 178 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: EDWARD HERMAN, M.D., PH.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 0 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 889 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)

EDWARD HERMAN, M.D., PH.D. 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).

EDWARD HERMAN, M.D., PH.D. at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/28/2017

NPI 1144752338

Primary specialty

Dermatology Physician

Mid-sized

14,610 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

889 22% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 729

MIPS final score

0/100 83.1% pts

Penalty band band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

How Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers

Connecticut providers

Dermatology Physician share within Connecticut

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

EDWARD HERMAN, M.D., PH.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Dermatology Physician national average

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

MIPS final score (Dermatology Physician) — 0/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%0%
MIPS final score (Dermatology 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).

EDWARD HERMAN, M.D., PH.D. is a Dermatology Physician provider practicing in BRIDGEPORT, Connecticut, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D., PH.D.. NPI: 1144752338. 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.

EDWARD HERMAN, M.D., PH.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatology Physician provider holding M.D., PH.D. credentials at 2800 MAIN ST, BRIDGEPORT, CT, 06606, with a listed phone of (203) 576-6000. NPI 1144752338 was issued on 03/28/2017. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HERMAN 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 889 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 298 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $618K 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.

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

2800 MAIN ST
BRIDGEPORT, CT 06606

Provider Details

NPI 1144752338
Specialty Dermatology Physician
Credentials M.D., PH.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/28/2017

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

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where EDWARD HERMAN, M.D., PH.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.

SOUTH SHORE DERMATOLOGY PHYSICIANS PC
NORTH EASTON, MA

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 EDWARD HERMAN, M.D., PH.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$63.5K

Largest payer

LEO Pharma 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

EDWARD HERMAN, M.D., PH.D. — brand share 17.0%
Specialty average (est.)

17% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 889 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.

889
Total Claims
$618K
Total Drug Cost
298
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
983
Total Day Supply
27,161
Brand vs Generic
17% brand / 83% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$596K
Generic Drug Cost
$21K
Antibiotic Claims
37

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.18
Gender Split
51% female / 49% male
Age Distribution
<65: 19, 65-74: 145, 75-84: 106, 85+: 28

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
171
Betamethasone Diprop Augmented
Betamethasone/Propylene Glyc
151
Ketoconazole
64
Clobetasol Propionate
60
Mupirocin
55
Dupixent Pen
Dupilumab
35
Hydrocortisone
34
Doxycycline Hyclate
33
Minoxidil
22
Taltz Autoinjector
Ixekizumab
22

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

Dermatology Physician Overview

How EDWARD HERMAN, M.D., PH.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

EDWARD HERMAN, M.D., PH.D.'s 889 claims are above the specialty average of 729.

Nearby Dermatology Physician Providers in Connecticut

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is EDWARD HERMAN, M.D., PH.D.'s specialty?
EDWARD HERMAN, M.D., PH.D. specializes in Dermatology Physician and practices in BRIDGEPORT, Connecticut. Credentials: M.D., PH.D..
How much does EDWARD HERMAN, M.D., PH.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, EDWARD HERMAN, M.D., PH.D. wrote 889 Medicare Part D claims totaling $618K in drug costs for 298 beneficiaries.
What is EDWARD HERMAN, M.D., PH.D.'s Medicare quality score?
EDWARD HERMAN, M.D., PH.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 EDWARD HERMAN, M.D., PH.D. located?
EDWARD HERMAN, M.D., PH.D. is located at 2800 MAIN ST, BRIDGEPORT, CT, 06606. Phone: (203) 576-6000.
What is EDWARD HERMAN, M.D., PH.D.'s NPI number?
EDWARD HERMAN, M.D., PH.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144752338, issued on 03/28/2017.
Does EDWARD HERMAN, M.D., PH.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
EDWARD HERMAN, M.D., PH.D.'s prescribing is 17% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $596K 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 EDWARD HERMAN, M.D., PH.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, EDWARD HERMAN, M.D., PH.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Triamcinolone Acetonide, Betamethasone Diprop Augmented, Ketoconazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does EDWARD HERMAN, M.D., PH.D. accept Medicare?
EDWARD HERMAN, M.D., PH.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 889 Part D claims and 298 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify EDWARD HERMAN, M.D., PH.D.'s credentials?
EDWARD HERMAN, M.D., PH.D.'s NPI is 1144752338 with credentials M.D., PH.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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