2026 NPPES data Procedural Dermatology Physician NPI 1710902945 MD
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JOAN GRINER LICHT, MD

Procedural Dermatology Physician in TRAVERSE CITY, Michigan. 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
600
Medicare Part D claims · 286 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
96.7/100
▲ 14 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: JOAN GRINER LICHT, MD is a Procedural Dermatology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in TRAVERSE CITY, Michigan with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 600 claims across 286 beneficiaries — 8% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 96.7/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: JOAN GRINER LICHT, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 96.7 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 600 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)

JOAN GRINER LICHT, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

JOAN GRINER LICHT, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/12/2006

NPI 1710902945

Primary specialty

Procedural Dermatology Physician

Niche

679 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

600 10% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 664

MIPS final score

96.7/100 13.600000000000009% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Michigan

How Procedural Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among Michigan providers

Michigan providers

Procedural Dermatology Physician share within Michigan

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JOAN GRINER LICHT, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Procedural Dermatology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
96.7/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Procedural Dermatology Physician) — 96.7/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%96.7%
MIPS final score (Procedural Dermatology Physician) — 96.7/100 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).

JOAN GRINER LICHT, MD is a Procedural Dermatology Physician provider practicing in TRAVERSE CITY, Michigan, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1710902945. 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.

JOAN GRINER LICHT, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Procedural Dermatology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 3643 W FRONT ST STE A, TRAVERSE CITY, MI, 49684, with a listed phone of (231) 935-0620. NPI 1710902945 was issued on 07/12/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GRINER LICHT 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 600 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 286 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $80K 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 96.7/100 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

3643 W FRONT ST STE A
TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684

Provider Details

NPI 1710902945
Specialty Procedural Dermatology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/12/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

96.7
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality
89
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JOAN GRINER LICHT, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

ASSOCIATES IN DERMATOLOGY OF TRAVERSE CITY PC
TRAVERSE CITY, MI

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

License & disciplinary context — Michigan MI-BOM 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~41K Michigan medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to JOAN GRINER LICHT, MD. To verify JOAN GRINER LICHT, MD's current license status, search the MI-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

123
Total board actions, Michigan 2023
Across 120 cases
3.00
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Michigan statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
44 cases

MI-BOM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Michigan disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

JOAN GRINER LICHT, MD — brand share 8.0%
Specialty average (est.)

8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 600 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.

600
Total Claims
$80K
Total Drug Cost
286
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
698
Total Day Supply
17,917
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 92% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$55K
Generic Drug Cost
$26K
Antibiotic Claims
58

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.93
Gender Split
75% female / 25% 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
74
Ketoconazole
38
Doxycycline Hyclate
32
Valacyclovir
Valacyclovir Hcl
28
Fluocinonide
27
Fluorouracil
27
Tretinoin
24
Metronidazole
23
Nystatin-Triamcinolone
Nystatin/Triamcinolone Acet
22
Clindamycin Phosphate
21

* 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 JOAN GRINER LICHT, MD 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

JOAN GRINER LICHT, MD's 600 claims are below the specialty average of 664.

Nearby Procedural Dermatology Physician Providers in Michigan

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Michigan, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as GRINER LICHT.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOAN GRINER LICHT, MD's specialty?
JOAN GRINER LICHT, MD specializes in Procedural Dermatology Physician and practices in TRAVERSE CITY, Michigan. Credentials: MD.
How much does JOAN GRINER LICHT, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOAN GRINER LICHT, MD wrote 600 Medicare Part D claims totaling $80K in drug costs for 286 beneficiaries.
What is JOAN GRINER LICHT, MD's Medicare quality score?
JOAN GRINER LICHT, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 96.7/100 (Quality: 100). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JOAN GRINER LICHT, MD located?
JOAN GRINER LICHT, MD is located at 3643 W FRONT ST STE A, TRAVERSE CITY, MI, 49684. Phone: (231) 935-0620.
What is JOAN GRINER LICHT, MD's NPI number?
JOAN GRINER LICHT, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710902945, issued on 07/12/2006.
Does JOAN GRINER LICHT, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOAN GRINER LICHT, MD's prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $55K 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 JOAN GRINER LICHT, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOAN GRINER LICHT, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Triamcinolone Acetonide, Ketoconazole, Doxycycline Hyclate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOAN GRINER LICHT, MD accept Medicare?
JOAN GRINER LICHT, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 600 Part D claims and 286 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOAN GRINER LICHT, MD's credentials?
JOAN GRINER LICHT, MD's NPI is 1710902945 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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