2026 NPPES data Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician NPI 1063493625 MD
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JOHN ABELE, MD

Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician in SACRAMENTO, California. 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
17
Medicare Part D claims · Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician avg: 369
MIPS score
81.7875/100
▼ 1 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: JOHN ABELE, MD is a Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SACRAMENTO, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 17 claims . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 81.7875/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: JOHN ABELE, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 81.7875 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 17 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)

JOHN ABELE, 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).

JOHN ABELE, MD at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/10/2005

NPI 1063493625

Primary specialty

Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician

Niche

559 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

17 95% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 369

MIPS final score

81.7875/100 1.3125% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in California

How Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician share within California

1. Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician share within California

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JOHN ABELE, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
81.7875/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician) — 81.7875/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician) — 81.7875/100 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).

JOHN ABELE, MD is a Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician provider practicing in SACRAMENTO, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1063493625. 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.

JOHN ABELE, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 7750 COLLEGE TOWN DR, SACRAMENTO, CA, 95826, with a listed phone of (916) 444-0889. NPI 1063493625 was issued on 11/10/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ABELE 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 17 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $313 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 81.7875/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 78.5735), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 559 enrolled providers across 49 states and an average of 369 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

7750 COLLEGE TOWN DR
SACRAMENTO, CA 95826

Provider Details

NPI 1063493625
Specialty Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/10/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

81.7875
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
78.5735
Quality

Reporting: Group practice

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 JOHN ABELE, MD. To verify JOHN ABELE, 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

17
Total Claims
$313
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
43
Total Day Supply
1,190
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$313

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.40

Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician Overview

How JOHN ABELE, MD fits within the Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician landscape nationally.

559
Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician Providers in US
49
States with Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician
369
Avg Claims per Provider

JOHN ABELE, MD's 17 claims are below the specialty average of 369.

Nearby Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician Providers in California

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

Compare Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOHN ABELE, MD's specialty?
JOHN ABELE, MD specializes in Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician and practices in SACRAMENTO, California. Credentials: MD.
How much does JOHN ABELE, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOHN ABELE, MD wrote 17 Medicare Part D claims totaling $313 in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
What is JOHN ABELE, MD's Medicare quality score?
JOHN ABELE, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 81.7875/100 (Quality: 78.5735). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JOHN ABELE, MD located?
JOHN ABELE, MD is located at 7750 COLLEGE TOWN DR, SACRAMENTO, CA, 95826. Phone: (916) 444-0889.
What is JOHN ABELE, MD's NPI number?
JOHN ABELE, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1063493625, issued on 11/10/2005.
How many Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 559 Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician providers across 49 states in the US. The average Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician provider writes 369 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does JOHN ABELE, MD accept Medicare?
JOHN ABELE, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 17 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOHN ABELE, MD's credentials?
JOHN ABELE, MD's NPI is 1063493625 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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