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2026 NPPES data Dermatopathology Physician NPI 1679577100 MD
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Dermatopathology Physician in High Point, North Carolina.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 570 in Dermatopathology 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 847 beneficiaries · Dermatopathology Physician avg: 650
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
89.9/100
▲ 7 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Industry payments
$423.41
11 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
Edward Smith, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 89.9/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 2,335 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 89.9/100
- MIPS score · +7 vs avg
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 91%
- 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.
Edward Smith, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
90 Top 42% higher than 58% 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 Edward Smith, MD sits
This provider among dermatopathology physician peers
Across the 210 dermatopathology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Edward Smith, MD writes more Part D claims than 97% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 56% - 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 dermatopathology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Edward Smith, MD. 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)
Edward Smith, 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).
What does the federal data show about Edward Smith, MD?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Dermatopathology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
2,335 259% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
89.9/100 6.8 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How Dermatopathology Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Edward Smith, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Dermatopathology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 89.9/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Dermatopathology Physician) - 89.9/100 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).
Edward Smith, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatopathology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 4010 MENDENHALL OAKS PKWY, High Point, NC, 27265, with a listed phone of (336) 887-3195. NPI 1679577100 was issued on 06/13/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,335 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 847 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.2 million in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 89.9/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 94.3, Cost 73.7), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Dermatopathology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 570 enrolled providers across 48 states and an average of 650 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 | 1679577100 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Dermatopathology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 06/13/2005 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
89.8542
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
94.3328
Quality
73.737
Cost
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Edward Smith, 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.
Central Carolina Dermatology Clinic Inc
Kernersville, 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 Edward Smith, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$423
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.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Edward Smith, MD - brand share 9.0%
Dermatopathology Physician average
9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 2,335 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.
2,335
Total Claims
$1.2M
Total Drug Cost
847
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 2,869
- Total Day Supply
- 71,841
- Brand vs Generic
- 9% brand / 91% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $1.1M
- Generic Drug Cost
- $70K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 321
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 75.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.24
- Gender Split
- 51% female / 49% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 33, 65-74: 337, 75-84: 349, 85+: 128
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Edward Smith, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Ketoconazole
Ketoconazole
323 claims
- Clobetasol Propion…
Clobetasol Propionate
200 claims
- Triamcinolone Acet…
Triamcinolone Acetonide
189 claims
- Doxycycline Hyclate
Doxycycline Hyclate
146 claims
- Cephalexin 126
Cephalexin
126 claims
- Hydrocortisone 93
Hydrocortisone
93 claims
- Clotrimazole 86
Clotrimazole
86 claims
- Dupixent Pen 85
Dupixent Pen
85 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | 323 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 200 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 189 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 146 |
| Cephalexin | 126 |
| Hydrocortisone | 93 |
| Clotrimazole | 86 |
| Dupixent Pen Dupilumab | 85 |
| Terbinafine Hcl | 80 |
| Mupirocin | 78 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Dermatopathology Physician Overview
How Edward Smith, MD fits within the Dermatopathology Physician landscape nationally.
570
Dermatopathology Physician Providers in US
48
States with Dermatopathology Physician
650
Avg Claims per Provider
Edward Smith, MD's 2,335 claims are above the specialty average of 650.
Nearby Dermatopathology Physician Providers in North Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Smith.
Dr. Nathan Bowers
MD, PH.D.
Winston Salem, NC
Dr. Earl Gross
M.D.
Morehead City, NC
Dr. John Jennings
M.D.
Goldsboro, NC
Dr. Paul Kostuchenko
MD
Winston Salem, NC
Dr. Scott McClellan
M.D.
New Bern, NC
Compare Dermatopathology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the North Carolina medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Dermatopathology Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edward Smith, MD's specialty? ▼
Edward Smith, MD specializes in Dermatopathology Physician and practices in High Point, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does Edward Smith, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Edward Smith, MD wrote 2,335 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.2M in drug costs for 847 beneficiaries.
What is Edward Smith, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Edward Smith, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 89.9/100 (Quality: 94.3, Cost: 73.7). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Edward Smith, MD located? ▼
Edward Smith, MD is located at 4010 MENDENHALL OAKS PKWY, High Point, NC, 27265. Phone: (336) 887-3195.
What is Edward Smith, MD's NPI number? ▼
Edward Smith, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679577100, issued on 06/13/2005.
Does Edward Smith, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Edward Smith, MD's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.1M in brand drug costs.
How many Dermatopathology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 570 Dermatopathology Physician providers across 48 states in the US. The average Dermatopathology Physician provider writes 650 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Edward Smith, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Edward Smith, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ketoconazole, Clobetasol Propionate, Triamcinolone Acetonide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Edward Smith, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Edward Smith, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,335 Part D claims and 847 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Edward Smith, MD's credentials? ▼
Edward Smith, MD's NPI is 1679577100 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
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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