2026 NPPES data Procedural Dermatology Physician NPI 1023000692 M.D.
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JOHN FUESTON, M.D.

Procedural Dermatology Physician in LONGMONT, Colorado. 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
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 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$95.59
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: JOHN FUESTON, M.D. is a Procedural Dermatology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in LONGMONT, Colorado with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 759 claims across 335 beneficiaries — 2% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $95.59 across 5 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: JOHN FUESTON, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 759 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 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).

JOHN FUESTON, M.D. at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/18/2005

NPI 1023000692

Primary specialty

Procedural Dermatology Physician

Niche

679 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

759 14% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 664

MIPS final score

75/100 8.099999999999994% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How Procedural Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among Colorado providers

Colorado providers

Procedural Dermatology Physician share within Colorado

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JOHN FUESTON, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Procedural Dermatology Physician national average

Below 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

0%100%National avg83%75%
MIPS final score (Procedural Dermatology Physician) — 75/100 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 FUESTON, M.D. is a Procedural Dermatology Physician provider practicing in LONGMONT, Colorado, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1023000692. 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 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. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FUESTON 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 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%. 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 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

205 S MAIN ST
LONGMONT, CO 80501

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%
Specialty average (est.)

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.

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.

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

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

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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