2026 NPPES data Dermatology Physician NPI 1881780229 MD
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JOANNIE SUN, MD

Dermatology Physician in NEWPORT BEACH, California. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

Federal data — no proprietary rating. PlainDoctor publishes the actual CMS NPPES and Medicare records — NPI registration, specialty, practice location, and prescribing data — without a composite score or editorial opinion on top. Every field traces to a federal source.
Prescribing volume
687
Medicare Part D claims · 275 beneficiaries · Dermatology Physician avg: 729
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
78.4451/100
▼ 5 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$481.32
26 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

JOANNIE SUN, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 78.4451/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 687 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

78.4451/100
MIPS score · -5 vs avg
687
Part D claims, 2023
90%
generic prescribing
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.

JOANNIE SUN, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

78 27th percentile higher than 27% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. 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)

JOANNIE SUN, 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).

What does the federal data show about JOANNIE SUN, MD?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/05/2006

NPI 1881780229

Primary specialty

Dermatology Physician

Mid-sized

14,610 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

687 6% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 729

MIPS final score

78.4451/100 4.654899999999998% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in California

How Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Dermatology Physician share within California

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JOANNIE SUN, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Dermatology Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
78.4451/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Dermatology Physician) — 78.4451/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%78.4%
MIPS final score (Dermatology Physician) — 78.4451/100 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).

JOANNIE SUN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 230 NEWPORT CENTER DR, NEWPORT BEACH, CA, 92660, with a listed phone of (949) 706-7766. NPI 1881780229 was issued on 10/05/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SUN 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 687 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 275 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $299K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% 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 78.4451/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 65.7183), 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

230 NEWPORT CENTER DR
NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660

Provider Details

NPI 1881780229
Specialty Dermatology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/05/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

78.4451
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
65.7183
Quality
91
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JOANNIE SUN, 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.

DERMATOLOGY ASSOCIATES OF ORANGE COUNTY INC
NEWPORT BEACH, CA

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

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 JOANNIE SUN, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$481

Largest payer

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation

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.

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 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 ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to JOANNIE SUN, MD. To verify JOANNIE SUN, MD's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC 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 California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

JOANNIE SUN, MD — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 687 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.

687
Total Claims
$299K
Total Drug Cost
275
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
738
Total Day Supply
18,493
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$275K
Generic Drug Cost
$23K
Antibiotic Claims
40

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.98
Gender Split
58% female / 42% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What JOANNIE SUN, 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
Betamethasone Diprop Augmented
Betamethasone/Propylene Glyc
76
Minoxidil
47
Fluorouracil
46
Clobetasol Propionate
45
Triamcinolone Acetonide
45
Ketoconazole
41
Nystatin
33
Prednisone
28
Imiquimod
19
Tacrolimus
19

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Dermatology Physician Overview

How JOANNIE SUN, 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

JOANNIE SUN, MD's 687 claims are below the specialty average of 729.

Nearby Dermatology Physician Providers in California

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOANNIE SUN, MD's specialty?
JOANNIE SUN, MD specializes in Dermatology Physician and practices in NEWPORT BEACH, California. Credentials: MD.
How much does JOANNIE SUN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOANNIE SUN, MD wrote 687 Medicare Part D claims totaling $299K in drug costs for 275 beneficiaries.
What is JOANNIE SUN, MD's Medicare quality score?
JOANNIE SUN, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 78.4451/100 (Quality: 65.7183). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JOANNIE SUN, MD located?
JOANNIE SUN, MD is located at 230 NEWPORT CENTER DR, NEWPORT BEACH, CA, 92660. Phone: (949) 706-7766.
What is JOANNIE SUN, MD's NPI number?
JOANNIE SUN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881780229, issued on 10/05/2006.
Does JOANNIE SUN, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOANNIE SUN, MD's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $275K in brand drug costs.
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 JOANNIE SUN, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOANNIE SUN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Betamethasone Diprop Augmented, Minoxidil, Fluorouracil. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOANNIE SUN, MD accept Medicare?
JOANNIE SUN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 687 Part D claims and 275 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOANNIE SUN, MD's credentials?
JOANNIE SUN, MD's NPI is 1881780229 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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