2026 NPPES data Procedural Dermatology Physician NPI 1518923424 M.D.
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JAY ADAMS, M.D.

Procedural Dermatology Physician in CARSON CITY, Nevada. 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
315
Medicare Part D claims · 137 beneficiaries · Procedural Dermatology Physician avg: 664
MIPS score
90.1861/100
▲ 7 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$122.61
6 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: JAY ADAMS, M.D. is a Procedural Dermatology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in CARSON CITY, Nevada with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 315 claims across 137 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 90.1861/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $122.61 across 6 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: JAY ADAMS, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 90.1861 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 315 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)

JAY ADAMS, 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).

JAY ADAMS, M.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/21/2006

NPI 1518923424

Primary specialty

Procedural Dermatology Physician

Niche

679 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

315 53% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 664

MIPS final score

90.1861/100 7.086100000000002% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Nevada

How Procedural Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among Nevada providers

Nevada providers

Procedural Dermatology Physician share within Nevada

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

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

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
90.1861/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Procedural Dermatology Physician) — 90.1861/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%90.2%
MIPS final score (Procedural Dermatology Physician) — 90.1861/100 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).

JAY ADAMS, M.D. is a Procedural Dermatology Physician provider practicing in CARSON CITY, Nevada, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1518923424. 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.

JAY ADAMS, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Procedural Dermatology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at CARSON DERMATOLOGY, CARSON CITY, NV, 89701, with a listed phone of (775) 883-7811. NPI 1518923424 was issued on 04/21/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ADAMS 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 315 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 137 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $19K 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 90.1861/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 82.309, Cost 84.978), 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

CARSON DERMATOLOGY
CARSON CITY, NV 89701

Provider Details

NPI 1518923424
Specialty Procedural Dermatology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/21/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

90.1861
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
82.309
Quality
84.978
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

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 JAY ADAMS, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$123

Largest payer

Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

315
Total Claims
$19K
Total Drug Cost
137
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
408
Total Day Supply
11,299
Generic Drug Cost
$11K
Antibiotic Claims
37

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.07
Gender Split
42% female / 58% 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
Triamcinolone Acetonide
72
Clobetasol Propionate
34
Prednisone
20
Mupirocin
15
Acyclovir
14
Mycophenolate Mofetil
14
Clindamycin Phosphate
13
Halobetasol Propionate
12
Minocycline Hcl
12
Fluticasone Propionate
11

* 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 JAY ADAMS, 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

JAY ADAMS, M.D.'s 315 claims are below the specialty average of 664.

Nearby Procedural Dermatology Physician Providers in Nevada

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JAY ADAMS, M.D.'s specialty?
JAY ADAMS, M.D. specializes in Procedural Dermatology Physician and practices in CARSON CITY, Nevada. Credentials: M.D..
How much does JAY ADAMS, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JAY ADAMS, M.D. wrote 315 Medicare Part D claims totaling $19K in drug costs for 137 beneficiaries.
What is JAY ADAMS, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
JAY ADAMS, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 90.1861/100 (Quality: 82.309, Cost: 84.978). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JAY ADAMS, M.D. located?
JAY ADAMS, M.D. is located at CARSON DERMATOLOGY, CARSON CITY, NV, 89701. Phone: (775) 883-7811.
What is JAY ADAMS, M.D.'s NPI number?
JAY ADAMS, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518923424, issued on 04/21/2006.
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 JAY ADAMS, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JAY ADAMS, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Triamcinolone Acetonide, Clobetasol Propionate, Prednisone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JAY ADAMS, M.D. accept Medicare?
JAY ADAMS, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 315 Part D claims and 137 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JAY ADAMS, M.D.'s credentials?
JAY ADAMS, M.D.'s NPI is 1518923424 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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