2026 NPPES data Dermatology Physician NPI 1285663542 M.D.
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EVA SIMMONS-O'BRIEN, M.D.

Dermatology Physician in TOWSON, Maryland. 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
237
Medicare Part D claims · 92 beneficiaries · Dermatology Physician avg: 729
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.4K
45 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: EVA SIMMONS-O'BRIEN, M.D. is a Dermatology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in TOWSON, Maryland with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 237 claims across 92 beneficiaries — 13% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $1.4K across 45 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What the federal data shows

EVA SIMMONS-O'BRIEN, M.D. filed 237 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Dermatology Physician in TOWSON, Maryland, prescribing 87% generic.

237
Part D claims, 2023
87%
generic prescribing
$1.4K
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

EVA SIMMONS-O'BRIEN, M.D. 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).

EVA SIMMONS-O'BRIEN, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/30/2006

NPI 1285663542

Primary specialty

Dermatology Physician

Mid-sized

14,610 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

237 67% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 729

Specialty distribution in Maryland

How Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among Maryland providers

Maryland providers

Dermatology Physician share within Maryland

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Dermatology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Dermatology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Dermatology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Dermatology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

EVA SIMMONS-O'BRIEN, M.D. is a Dermatology Physician provider practicing in TOWSON, Maryland, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1285663542. 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.

EVA SIMMONS-O'BRIEN, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 8320 BELLONA AVE, TOWSON, MD, 21204, with a listed phone of (410) 821-7645. NPI 1285663542 was issued on 06/30/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SIMMONS-O'BRIEN 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 237 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 92 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $34K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% 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.

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

8320 BELLONA AVE
TOWSON, MD 21204

Provider Details

NPI 1285663542
Specialty Dermatology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/30/2006

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 EVA SIMMONS-O'BRIEN, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.4K

Largest payer

Hill Dermaceuticals, 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

EVA SIMMONS-O'BRIEN, M.D. — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 237 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.

237
Total Claims
$34K
Total Drug Cost
92
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
325
Total Day Supply
8,474
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$27K
Generic Drug Cost
$7K
Antibiotic Claims
14

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.80
Gender Split
85% female / 15% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Minoxidil
40
Mupirocin
40
Ciclopirox
14
Valacyclovir
Valacyclovir Hcl
14
Triamcinolone Acetonide
12
Ketoconazole
11

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

Dermatology Physician Overview

How EVA SIMMONS-O'BRIEN, M.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

EVA SIMMONS-O'BRIEN, M.D.'s 237 claims are below the specialty average of 729.

Nearby Dermatology Physician Providers in Maryland

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Maryland, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as SIMMONS-O'BRIEN.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is EVA SIMMONS-O'BRIEN, M.D.'s specialty?
EVA SIMMONS-O'BRIEN, M.D. specializes in Dermatology Physician and practices in TOWSON, Maryland. Credentials: M.D..
How much does EVA SIMMONS-O'BRIEN, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, EVA SIMMONS-O'BRIEN, M.D. wrote 237 Medicare Part D claims totaling $34K in drug costs for 92 beneficiaries.
Where is EVA SIMMONS-O'BRIEN, M.D. located?
EVA SIMMONS-O'BRIEN, M.D. is located at 8320 BELLONA AVE, TOWSON, MD, 21204. Phone: (410) 821-7645.
What is EVA SIMMONS-O'BRIEN, M.D.'s NPI number?
EVA SIMMONS-O'BRIEN, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285663542, issued on 06/30/2006.
Does EVA SIMMONS-O'BRIEN, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
EVA SIMMONS-O'BRIEN, M.D.'s prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $27K 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 EVA SIMMONS-O'BRIEN, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, EVA SIMMONS-O'BRIEN, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Minoxidil, Mupirocin, Ciclopirox. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does EVA SIMMONS-O'BRIEN, M.D. accept Medicare?
EVA SIMMONS-O'BRIEN, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 237 Part D claims and 92 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify EVA SIMMONS-O'BRIEN, M.D.'s credentials?
EVA SIMMONS-O'BRIEN, M.D.'s NPI is 1285663542 with credentials M.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.
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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