2026 NPPES data MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician NPI 1487773206 M.D.
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JOHN STARLING, M.D.

MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician in MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin. 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
87
Medicare Part D claims · 47 beneficiaries · MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician avg: 607
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
82.0112/100
▼ 1 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$100.86
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: JOHN STARLING, M.D. is a MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician ([object Object]) practicing in MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 87 claims across 47 beneficiaries — 13% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 82.0112/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $100.86 across 4 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: JOHN STARLING, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 82.0112 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 87 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 STARLING, M.D. 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).

JOHN STARLING, M.D. at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/29/2007

NPI 1487773206

Primary specialty

MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician

Niche

1,102 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

87 86% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 607

MIPS final score

82.0112/100 1.088799999999992% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Wisconsin

How MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Wisconsin providers

Wisconsin providers

MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician share within Wisconsin

1. MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician share within Wisconsin

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JOHN STARLING, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
82.0112/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician) — 82.0112/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%82%
MIPS final score (MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician) — 82.0112/100 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 STARLING, M.D. is a MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician provider practicing in MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1487773206. 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 STARLING, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2600 N MAYFAIR RD STE 810, MILWAUKEE, WI, 53226, with a listed phone of (414) 771-1122. NPI 1487773206 was issued on 03/29/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what STARLING 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 87 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 47 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $45K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% 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 82.0112/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 78.2022), compared with the national average of 83.1.

MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,102 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 607 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

2600 N MAYFAIR RD STE 810
MILWAUKEE, WI 53226

Provider Details

NPI 1487773206
Specialty MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/29/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

82.0112
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
78.2022
Quality
80
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JOHN STARLING, M.D. 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.

STONES RIVER DERMATOLOGY PLC
MURFRESSBORO, TN

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 JOHN STARLING, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$101

Largest payer

Lilly USA, LLC

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 · Typical

JOHN STARLING, M.D. — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 87 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.

87
Total Claims
$45K
Total Drug Cost
47
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
106
Total Day Supply
2,226
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$43K
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Antibiotic Claims
43

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.32
Gender Split
34% female / 66% 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
Doxycycline Monohydrate
35
Triamcinolone Acetonide
15

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

MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician Overview

How JOHN STARLING, M.D. fits within the MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

1,102
MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician Providers in US
52
States with MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician
607
Avg Claims per Provider

JOHN STARLING, M.D.'s 87 claims are below the specialty average of 607.

Nearby MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician Providers in Wisconsin

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

Compare MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOHN STARLING, M.D.'s specialty?
JOHN STARLING, M.D. specializes in MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician and practices in MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin. Credentials: M.D..
How much does JOHN STARLING, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOHN STARLING, M.D. wrote 87 Medicare Part D claims totaling $45K in drug costs for 47 beneficiaries.
What is JOHN STARLING, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
JOHN STARLING, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 82.0112/100 (Quality: 78.2022). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JOHN STARLING, M.D. located?
JOHN STARLING, M.D. is located at 2600 N MAYFAIR RD STE 810, MILWAUKEE, WI, 53226. Phone: (414) 771-1122.
What is JOHN STARLING, M.D.'s NPI number?
JOHN STARLING, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487773206, issued on 03/29/2007.
Does JOHN STARLING, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOHN STARLING, M.D.'s prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $43K in brand drug costs.
How many MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,102 MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician provider writes 607 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JOHN STARLING, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOHN STARLING, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Doxycycline Monohydrate, Triamcinolone Acetonide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOHN STARLING, M.D. accept Medicare?
JOHN STARLING, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 87 Part D claims and 47 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOHN STARLING, M.D.'s credentials?
JOHN STARLING, M.D.'s NPI is 1487773206 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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