2026 NPPES data Dermatology Physician NPI 1982615134 MD
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HUNTER SAMS, MD

Dermatology Physician in DENVER, Colorado. 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
228
Medicare Part D claims · 111 beneficiaries · Dermatology Physician avg: 729
MIPS score
96.2466/100
▲ 13 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

HUNTER SAMS, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 96.2466/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 228 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

96.2466/100
MIPS score · +13 vs avg
228
Part D claims, 2023
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.

HUNTER SAMS, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

96 Top 17% higher than 83% 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%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. 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)

HUNTER SAMS, 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).

What does the federal data show about HUNTER SAMS, MD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/11/2006

NPI 1982615134

Primary specialty

Dermatology Physician

Mid-sized

14,610 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

228 69% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 729

MIPS final score

96.2466/100 13.146600000000007% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among Colorado providers

Colorado providers

Dermatology Physician share within Colorado

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

HUNTER SAMS, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Dermatology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
96.2466/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Dermatology Physician) — 96.2466/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%96.2%
MIPS final score (Dermatology Physician) — 96.2466/100 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).

HUNTER SAMS, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 3773 E CHERRY CREEK NORTH DR STE 970, DENVER, CO, 80209, with a listed phone of (303) 388-5629. NPI 1982615134 was issued on 08/11/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SAMS 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 228 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 111 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $11K in drug spend. 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 96.2466/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 90.6165, Cost 100), 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

3773 E CHERRY CREEK NORTH DR STE 970
DENVER, CO 80209

Provider Details

NPI 1982615134
Specialty Dermatology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/11/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

96.2466
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
90.6165
Quality
100
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

228
Total Claims
$11K
Total Drug Cost
111
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
252
Total Day Supply
6,452
Generic Drug Cost
$5K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.12
Gender Split
36% female / 64% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What HUNTER SAMS, MD 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
52
Hydrocortisone
44
Ciclopirox
23
Nystatin
14
Clobetasol Propionate
12
Clindamycin Phosphate
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 HUNTER SAMS, 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

HUNTER SAMS, MD's 228 claims are below the specialty average of 729.

Nearby Dermatology Physician Providers in Colorado

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HUNTER SAMS, MD's specialty?
HUNTER SAMS, MD specializes in Dermatology Physician and practices in DENVER, Colorado. Credentials: MD.
How much does HUNTER SAMS, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, HUNTER SAMS, MD wrote 228 Medicare Part D claims totaling $11K in drug costs for 111 beneficiaries.
What is HUNTER SAMS, MD's Medicare quality score?
HUNTER SAMS, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 96.2466/100 (Quality: 90.6165, Cost: 100). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is HUNTER SAMS, MD located?
HUNTER SAMS, MD is located at 3773 E CHERRY CREEK NORTH DR STE 970, DENVER, CO, 80209. Phone: (303) 388-5629.
What is HUNTER SAMS, MD's NPI number?
HUNTER SAMS, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982615134, issued on 08/11/2006.
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 HUNTER SAMS, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, HUNTER SAMS, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Triamcinolone Acetonide, Hydrocortisone, Ciclopirox. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does HUNTER SAMS, MD accept Medicare?
HUNTER SAMS, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 228 Part D claims and 111 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify HUNTER SAMS, MD's credentials?
HUNTER SAMS, MD's NPI is 1982615134 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.

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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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