NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Procedural Dermatology Physician NPI 1023000692 M.D.
Verify on CMS → John Fueston, M.D.
Procedural Dermatology Physician in Longmont, Colorado.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 679 in Procedural Dermatology 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
759
Medicare Part D claims · 335 beneficiaries · Procedural Dermatology Physician avg: 664
Generic prescribing
98%
generic claims · 2% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Industry payments
$95.59
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
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 Fueston, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 759 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 75/100
- MIPS score · -8 vs avg
- 759
- Part D claims, 2023
- 98%
- 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.
John Fueston, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
75 15th percentile higher than 15% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where John Fueston, M.D. sits
This provider among procedural dermatology physician peers
Across the 302 procedural dermatology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, John Fueston, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 55% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 21% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-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 procedural dermatology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is John Fueston, M.D.. 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 Fueston, 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).
What does the federal data show about John Fueston, M.D.?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Procedural Dermatology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
759 14% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
75/100 8.1 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Colorado
How Procedural Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among Colorado providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
John Fueston, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Procedural Dermatology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 75/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Procedural Dermatology Physician) - 75/100 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 Fueston, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Procedural Dermatology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 205 S MAIN ST, Longmont, CO, 80501, with a listed phone of (303) 485-8913. NPI 1023000692 was issued on 08/18/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 759 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 335 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $60K in drug spend, split 2% brand-name and 98% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.8%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 75/100 for the 2023 performance year, 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1023000692 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Procedural Dermatology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 08/18/2005 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
Reporting: Individual
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 John Fueston, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$96
Largest payer
PFIZER 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.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
John Fueston, M.D. - brand share 2.0%
Procedural Dermatology Physician average
2% brand-name claims vs 98% generic, on 759 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.
759
Total Claims
$60K
Total Drug Cost
335
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 930
- Total Day Supply
- 24,174
- Brand vs Generic
- 2% brand / 98% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $38K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $22K
- Opioid Claims
- 21 (2.8% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 74
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 76.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.09
- Gender Split
- 37% female / 63% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What John Fueston, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Triamcinolone Acet…
Triamcinolone Acetonide
152 claims
- Hydrocortisone
Hydrocortisone
140 claims
- Ketoconazole
Ketoconazole
125 claims
- Clobetasol Propion… 47
Clobetasol Propionate
47 claims
- Doxycycline Hyclate 45
Doxycycline Hyclate
45 claims
- Cephalexin 26
Cephalexin
26 claims
- Valacyclovir 24
Valacyclovir
24 claims
- Clindamycin Phosph… 21
Clindamycin Phosphate
21 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 152 |
| Hydrocortisone | 140 |
| Ketoconazole | 125 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 47 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 45 |
| Cephalexin | 26 |
| Valacyclovir Valacyclovir Hcl | 24 |
| Clindamycin Phosphate | 21 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 20 |
| Metronidazole | 18 |
* 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 John Fueston, 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
John Fueston, M.D.'s 759 claims are above the specialty average of 664.
Nearby Procedural Dermatology Physician Providers in Colorado
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Colorado, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Fueston.
Dr. Lawrence Barfield
DO
Westminster, CO
Dr. Mary Brady
M.D.
Lakewood, CO
Dr. Bradley Draper
MD
Highlands Ranch, CO
Dr. Ammon Larsen
M.D.
Loveland, CO
Dr. Theresa Pacheco
MD
Aurora, CO
Compare Procedural Dermatology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Fueston, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
John Fueston, M.D. specializes in Procedural Dermatology Physician and practices in Longmont, Colorado. Credentials: M.D..
How much does John Fueston, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, John Fueston, M.D. wrote 759 Medicare Part D claims totaling $60K in drug costs for 335 beneficiaries.
What is John Fueston, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
John Fueston, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is John Fueston, M.D. located? ▼
John Fueston, M.D. is located at 205 S MAIN ST, Longmont, CO, 80501. Phone: (303) 485-8913.
What is John Fueston, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
John Fueston, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023000692, issued on 08/18/2005.
Does John Fueston, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
John Fueston, M.D.'s prescribing is 2% brand-name and 98% generic drugs by claim count, with $38K in brand drug costs.
Does John Fueston, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, John Fueston, M.D. had 21 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.8%.
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 John Fueston, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, John Fueston, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Triamcinolone Acetonide, Hydrocortisone, Ketoconazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does John Fueston, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
John Fueston, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 759 Part D claims and 335 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify John Fueston, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
John Fueston, M.D.'s NPI is 1023000692 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
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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