2026 NPPES data Dermatology Physician NPI 1942237094 MD
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GARRETT BRESSLER, MD

Dermatology Physician in DURHAM, North Carolina. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 623 beneficiaries · Dermatology Physician avg: 729
Generic prescribing
98%
generic claims · 2% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$337.01
20 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: GARRETT BRESSLER, MD is a Dermatology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in DURHAM, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 623 beneficiaries — 2% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $337.01 across 20 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: GARRETT BRESSLER, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 1,546 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)

GARRETT BRESSLER, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

GARRETT BRESSLER, MD at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/26/2006

NPI 1942237094

Primary specialty

Dermatology Physician

Mid-sized

14,610 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,546 112% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 729

MIPS final score

75/100 8.099999999999994% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Dermatology Physician share within North Carolina

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

GARRETT BRESSLER, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Dermatology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
75/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Dermatology Physician) — 75/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%75%
MIPS final score (Dermatology Physician) — 75/100 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).

GARRETT BRESSLER, MD is a Dermatology Physician provider practicing in DURHAM, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1942237094. 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.

GARRETT BRESSLER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1920 FRONT ST, DURHAM, NC, 27705, with a listed phone of (919) 383-6696. NPI 1942237094 was issued on 06/26/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BRESSLER 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 1,546 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 623 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $477K in drug spend, split 2% brand-name and 98% 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 75/100 for the 2023 performance year, 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

1920 FRONT ST
DURHAM, NC 27705

Provider Details

NPI 1942237094
Specialty Dermatology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/26/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1

Reporting: Individual

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 GARRETT BRESSLER, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$337

Largest payer

GENZYME CORPORATION

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

GARRETT BRESSLER, MD — brand share 2.0%
Specialty average (est.)

2% brand-name claims vs 98% generic, on 1,546 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.

1,546
Total Claims
$477K
Total Drug Cost
623
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,800
Total Day Supply
48,470
Brand vs Generic
2% brand / 98% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$423K
Generic Drug Cost
$54K
Antibiotic Claims
359

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.98
Gender Split
48% female / 52% male
Age Distribution
<65: 16, 65-74: 265, 75-84: 272, 85+: 70

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
455
Doxycycline Hyclate
166
Doxycycline Monohydrate
75
Terbinafine Hcl
55
Clobetasol Propionate
54
Fluocinonide
44
Valacyclovir
Valacyclovir Hcl
43
Cephalexin
40
Metronidazole
40
Mupirocin
39

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

Dermatology Physician Overview

How GARRETT BRESSLER, MD fits within the Dermatology Physician landscape nationally.

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

GARRETT BRESSLER, MD's 1,546 claims are above the specialty average of 729.

Nearby Dermatology Physician Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BRESSLER.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GARRETT BRESSLER, MD's specialty?
GARRETT BRESSLER, MD specializes in Dermatology Physician and practices in DURHAM, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does GARRETT BRESSLER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, GARRETT BRESSLER, MD wrote 1,546 Medicare Part D claims totaling $477K in drug costs for 623 beneficiaries.
What is GARRETT BRESSLER, MD's Medicare quality score?
GARRETT BRESSLER, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is GARRETT BRESSLER, MD located?
GARRETT BRESSLER, MD is located at 1920 FRONT ST, DURHAM, NC, 27705. Phone: (919) 383-6696.
What is GARRETT BRESSLER, MD's NPI number?
GARRETT BRESSLER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942237094, issued on 06/26/2006.
Does GARRETT BRESSLER, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
GARRETT BRESSLER, MD's prescribing is 2% brand-name and 98% generic drugs by claim count, with $423K 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 GARRETT BRESSLER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, GARRETT BRESSLER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Triamcinolone Acetonide, Doxycycline Hyclate, Doxycycline Monohydrate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does GARRETT BRESSLER, MD accept Medicare?
GARRETT BRESSLER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,546 Part D claims and 623 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify GARRETT BRESSLER, MD's credentials?
GARRETT BRESSLER, MD's NPI is 1942237094 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

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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