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2026 NPPES data Procedural Dermatology Physician NPI 1578722476 MD
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Procedural Dermatology Physician in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 679 in Procedural Dermatology 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
55
Medicare Part D claims · 25 beneficiaries · Procedural Dermatology Physician avg: 664
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
Edwin Epstein, MD filed 55 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Procedural Dermatology Physician in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
- 55
- Part D claims, 2023
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Edwin Epstein, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
55 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. 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 Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Edwin Epstein, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Edwin Epstein, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Procedural Dermatology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
55 92% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Virginia
How Procedural Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among Virginia providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Procedural Dermatology Physician. Verify directly:
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).
Edwin Epstein, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Procedural Dermatology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 277 BENDIX RD STE 420, Virginia Beach, VA, 23452, with a listed phone of (757) 631-0100. NPI 1578722476 was issued on 06/05/2008.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 55 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 25 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1K in drug spend.
Procedural Dermatology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 679 enrolled providers across 48 states and an average of 664 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 | 1578722476 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Procedural Dermatology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 06/05/2008 |
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
55
Total Claims
$1K
Total Drug Cost
25
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 143
- Total Day Supply
- 4,250
- Brand Drug Cost
- $0
- Generic Drug Cost
- $1K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.19
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Finasteride | 47 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Procedural Dermatology Physician Overview
How Edwin Epstein, MD fits within the Procedural Dermatology Physician landscape nationally.
679
Procedural Dermatology Physician Providers in US
48
States with Procedural Dermatology Physician
664
Avg Claims per Provider
Edwin Epstein, MD's 55 claims are below the specialty average of 664.
Nearby Procedural Dermatology Physician Providers in Virginia
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Virginia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Epstein.
Dr. Dima Ali
M.D.
Reston, VA
Dr. Theresa Conologue
DO
Fredericksburg, VA
Eli Crisler
Waynesboro, VA
Dr. Aaron Fuchs
M.D.
Falls Church, VA
Dr. Martin Horn
M.D.
Fairfax, VA
Compare Procedural Dermatology 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 Virginia medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Procedural Dermatology Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edwin Epstein, MD's specialty? ▼
Edwin Epstein, MD specializes in Procedural Dermatology Physician and practices in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Credentials: MD.
How much does Edwin Epstein, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Edwin Epstein, MD wrote 55 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1K in drug costs for 25 beneficiaries.
Where is Edwin Epstein, MD located? ▼
Edwin Epstein, MD is located at 277 BENDIX RD STE 420, Virginia Beach, VA, 23452. Phone: (757) 631-0100.
What is Edwin Epstein, MD's NPI number? ▼
Edwin Epstein, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578722476, issued on 06/05/2008.
How many Procedural Dermatology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 679 Procedural Dermatology Physician providers across 48 states in the US. The average Procedural Dermatology Physician provider writes 664 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Edwin Epstein, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Edwin Epstein, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Finasteride. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Edwin Epstein, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Edwin Epstein, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 55 Part D claims and 25 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Edwin Epstein, MD's credentials? ▼
Edwin Epstein, MD's NPI is 1578722476 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.
- 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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