2026 NPPES data Procedural Dermatology Physician NPI 1447222625 M.D.
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GWEN ABELES, M.D.

Procedural Dermatology Physician in MONTVALE, New Jersey. 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
682
Medicare Part D claims · 355 beneficiaries · Procedural Dermatology Physician avg: 664
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$1.9K
67 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: GWEN ABELES, M.D. is a Procedural Dermatology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in MONTVALE, New Jersey with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 682 claims across 355 beneficiaries — 8% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $1.9K across 67 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: GWEN ABELES, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 682 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)

GWEN ABELES, M.D. 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).

GWEN ABELES, M.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/02/2006

NPI 1447222625

Primary specialty

Procedural Dermatology Physician

Niche

679 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

682 3% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 664

MIPS final score

100/100 16.900000000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Procedural Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Procedural Dermatology Physician share within New Jersey

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

GWEN ABELES, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Procedural Dermatology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
100/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

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

0%100%National avg83%99%
MIPS final score (Procedural Dermatology Physician) — 100/100 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).

GWEN ABELES, M.D. is a Procedural Dermatology Physician provider practicing in MONTVALE, New Jersey, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1447222625. 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.

GWEN ABELES, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Procedural Dermatology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 221 W GRAND AVE STE 102B, MONTVALE, NJ, 07645, with a listed phone of (201) 307-0075. NPI 1447222625 was issued on 02/02/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ABELES 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 682 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 355 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $28K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% 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 100/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100), compared with the national average of 83.1.

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

221 W GRAND AVE STE 102B
MONTVALE, NJ 07645

Provider Details

NPI 1447222625
Specialty Procedural Dermatology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 02/02/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

100
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality

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 GWEN ABELES, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.9K

Largest payer

Amgen 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 · Generic-heavy

GWEN ABELES, M.D. — brand share 8.0%
Specialty average (est.)

8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 682 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.

682
Total Claims
$28K
Total Drug Cost
355
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
742
Total Day Supply
16,804
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 92% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$10K
Generic Drug Cost
$18K
Antibiotic Claims
36

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.94
Gender Split
68% female / 32% 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
Mupirocin
128
Triamcinolone Acetonide
117
Fluocinonide
45
Fluorouracil
39
Hydrocortisone
33
Valacyclovir
Valacyclovir Hcl
30
Mometasone Furoate
27
Clindamycin Phosphate
23
Lidocaine-Prilocaine
Lidocaine/Prilocaine
22
Amoxicillin
17

* 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 GWEN ABELES, M.D. 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

GWEN ABELES, M.D.'s 682 claims are above the specialty average of 664.

Nearby Procedural Dermatology Physician Providers in New Jersey

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Jersey, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as ABELES.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GWEN ABELES, M.D.'s specialty?
GWEN ABELES, M.D. specializes in Procedural Dermatology Physician and practices in MONTVALE, New Jersey. Credentials: M.D..
How much does GWEN ABELES, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, GWEN ABELES, M.D. wrote 682 Medicare Part D claims totaling $28K in drug costs for 355 beneficiaries.
What is GWEN ABELES, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
GWEN ABELES, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100 (Quality: 100). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is GWEN ABELES, M.D. located?
GWEN ABELES, M.D. is located at 221 W GRAND AVE STE 102B, MONTVALE, NJ, 07645. Phone: (201) 307-0075.
What is GWEN ABELES, M.D.'s NPI number?
GWEN ABELES, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447222625, issued on 02/02/2006.
Does GWEN ABELES, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
GWEN ABELES, M.D.'s prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $10K in brand drug costs.
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 GWEN ABELES, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, GWEN ABELES, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Mupirocin, Triamcinolone Acetonide, Fluocinonide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does GWEN ABELES, M.D. accept Medicare?
GWEN ABELES, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 682 Part D claims and 355 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify GWEN ABELES, M.D.'s credentials?
GWEN ABELES, M.D.'s NPI is 1447222625 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.
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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