2026 NPPES data Dermatology Physician NPI 1265431274 M.D., FAAD
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ELKA EISEN, M.D., FAAD

Dermatology Physician in TUCSON, Arizona. 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 · 542 beneficiaries · Dermatology Physician avg: 729
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
71.7092/100
▼ 11 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$2.4K
87 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

ELKA EISEN, M.D., FAAD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 71.7092/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,104 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

71.7092/100
MIPS score · -11 vs avg
1K
Part D claims, 2023
90%
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.

ELKA EISEN, M.D., FAAD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

72 9th percentile higher than 9% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ELKA EISEN, M.D., FAAD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 hospital affiliations — 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 ELKA EISEN, M.D., FAAD?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/20/2005

NPI 1265431274

Primary specialty

Dermatology Physician

Mid-sized

14,610 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,104 51% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 729

MIPS final score

71.7092/100 11.390799999999999% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Arizona

How Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among Arizona providers

Arizona providers

Dermatology Physician share within Arizona

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ELKA EISEN, M.D., FAAD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Dermatology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
71.7092/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Dermatology Physician) — 71.7092/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%71.7%
MIPS final score (Dermatology Physician) — 71.7092/100 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).

ELKA EISEN, M.D., FAAD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatology Physician provider holding M.D., FAAD credentials at 1595 E RIVER RD, TUCSON, AZ, 85718, with a listed phone of (520) 293-5757. NPI 1265431274 was issued on 07/20/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what EISEN 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 1,104 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 542 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $644K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% 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 71.7092/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 73.8569, Cost 71.007), 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

1595 E RIVER RD
TUCSON, AZ 85718

Provider Details

NPI 1265431274
Specialty Dermatology Physician
Credentials M.D., FAAD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/20/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

71.7092
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
73.8569
Quality
71.007
Cost
83
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ELKA EISEN, M.D., FAAD 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.

FOREFRONT DERMATOLOGY SC
ORO VALLEY, AZ
SHEFTEL AND ASSOCIATES DERMATOLOGY LLP
TUCSON, AZ

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 ELKA EISEN, M.D., FAAD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$2.4K

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 · Typical

ELKA EISEN, M.D., FAAD — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 1,104 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.

1,104
Total Claims
$644K
Total Drug Cost
542
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,345
Total Day Supply
36,639
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$606K
Generic Drug Cost
$37K
Antibiotic Claims
65

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.00
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What ELKA EISEN, M.D., FAAD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Triamcinolone Acetonide
162
Clobetasol Propionate
100
Hydrocortisone
77
Ketoconazole
75
Metronidazole
74
Mupirocin
55
Doxycycline Hyclate
54
Nystatin
46
Betamethasone Dipropionate
36
Clindamycin Phosphate
36

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

Dermatology Physician Overview

How ELKA EISEN, M.D., FAAD fits within the Dermatology Physician landscape nationally.

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

ELKA EISEN, M.D., FAAD's 1,104 claims are above the specialty average of 729.

Nearby Dermatology Physician Providers in Arizona

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ELKA EISEN, M.D., FAAD's specialty?
ELKA EISEN, M.D., FAAD specializes in Dermatology Physician and practices in TUCSON, Arizona. Credentials: M.D., FAAD.
How much does ELKA EISEN, M.D., FAAD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ELKA EISEN, M.D., FAAD wrote 1,104 Medicare Part D claims totaling $644K in drug costs for 542 beneficiaries.
What is ELKA EISEN, M.D., FAAD's Medicare quality score?
ELKA EISEN, M.D., FAAD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 71.7092/100 (Quality: 73.8569, Cost: 71.007). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is ELKA EISEN, M.D., FAAD located?
ELKA EISEN, M.D., FAAD is located at 1595 E RIVER RD, TUCSON, AZ, 85718. Phone: (520) 293-5757.
What is ELKA EISEN, M.D., FAAD's NPI number?
ELKA EISEN, M.D., FAAD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265431274, issued on 07/20/2005.
Does ELKA EISEN, M.D., FAAD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ELKA EISEN, M.D., FAAD's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $606K 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 ELKA EISEN, M.D., FAAD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ELKA EISEN, M.D., FAAD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Triamcinolone Acetonide, Clobetasol Propionate, Hydrocortisone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ELKA EISEN, M.D., FAAD accept Medicare?
ELKA EISEN, M.D., FAAD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,104 Part D claims and 542 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ELKA EISEN, M.D., FAAD's credentials?
ELKA EISEN, M.D., FAAD's NPI is 1265431274 with credentials M.D., FAAD. 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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