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2026 NPPES data Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician NPI 1063493625 MD
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Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician in Sacramento, California.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 560 in Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
17
Medicare Part D claims · Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician avg: 369
MIPS score
81.8/100
▼ 1 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
John Abele, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 81.8/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 17 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 81.8/100
- MIPS score · -1 vs avg
- 17
- 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.
John Abele, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
82 36th percentile higher than 36% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where John Abele, MD sits
This provider among dermatopathology (pathology) physician peers
Across the 27 dermatopathology (pathology) physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, John Abele, MD writes more Part D claims than 7% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 52% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one dermatopathology (pathology) physician peer from a representative sample of 26; the gold marker is John Abele, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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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).
What does the federal data show about John Abele, MD?
Near national averagePrimary specialty
Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician
Medicare Part D claims
17 95% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
81.8/100 1.3 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in California
How Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician compares to other specialties among California providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
John Abele, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 81.8/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician) - 81.8/100 vs national avg 83.1
How MIPS and board certification work
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 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.
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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 81.8/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 78.6), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 560 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
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
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Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician Overview
How John Abele, MD fits within the Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician landscape nationally.
560
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.
Dr. Nima Amini
M.D.
Los Angeles, CA
Dr. Masoud Asgari
M.D.
San Ramon, CA
Dr. Ronald Barr
M.D.
Laguna Beach, CA
Dr. Bob Bernaba
M.D.
San Diego, CA
Dr. Scott Binder
MD
Rancho Dominguez, CA
Compare Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the California medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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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 81.8/100 (Quality: 78.6). 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 560 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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