2026 NPPES data Dermatology Physician NPI 1679543300 M.D.
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GERALD COOLEY, M.D.

Dermatology Physician in CHARLOTTE, 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
586
Medicare Part D claims · 103 beneficiaries · Dermatology Physician avg: 729
What the federal data reveals: GERALD COOLEY, M.D. is a Dermatology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in CHARLOTTE, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 586 claims across 103 beneficiaries .

What stands out: GERALD COOLEY, M.D. filed 586 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across CHARLOTTE, North Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

GERALD COOLEY, 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).

GERALD COOLEY, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/25/2006

NPI 1679543300

Primary specialty

Dermatology Physician

Mid-sized

14,610 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

586 20% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 729

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

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).

GERALD COOLEY, M.D. is a Dermatology Physician provider practicing in CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1679543300. 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.

GERALD COOLEY, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 10502 PARK RD, CHARLOTTE, NC, 28210, with a listed phone of (704) 542-1366. NPI 1679543300 was issued on 01/25/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what COOLEY 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 586 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 103 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $11K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.0%. 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

10502 PARK RD
CHARLOTTE, NC 28210

Provider Details

NPI 1679543300
Specialty Dermatology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/25/2006

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

586
Total Claims
$11K
Total Drug Cost
103
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,294
Total Day Supply
38,130
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$11K
Opioid Claims
12 (2.0% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.68
Gender Split
70% female / 30% 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
282
Dutasteride
113
Finasteride
102
Spironolactone
28
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate
25
Clobetasol Propionate
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 GERALD COOLEY, 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

GERALD COOLEY, M.D.'s 586 claims are below 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 COOLEY.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GERALD COOLEY, M.D.'s specialty?
GERALD COOLEY, M.D. specializes in Dermatology Physician and practices in CHARLOTTE, North Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does GERALD COOLEY, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, GERALD COOLEY, M.D. wrote 586 Medicare Part D claims totaling $11K in drug costs for 103 beneficiaries.
Where is GERALD COOLEY, M.D. located?
GERALD COOLEY, M.D. is located at 10502 PARK RD, CHARLOTTE, NC, 28210. Phone: (704) 542-1366.
What is GERALD COOLEY, M.D.'s NPI number?
GERALD COOLEY, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679543300, issued on 01/25/2006.
Does GERALD COOLEY, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, GERALD COOLEY, M.D. had 12 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.0%.
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 GERALD COOLEY, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, GERALD COOLEY, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Minoxidil, Dutasteride, Finasteride. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does GERALD COOLEY, M.D. accept Medicare?
GERALD COOLEY, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 586 Part D claims and 103 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify GERALD COOLEY, M.D.'s credentials?
GERALD COOLEY, M.D.'s NPI is 1679543300 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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