2026 NPPES data Dermatology Physician NPI 1215464375 MD
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JULIA TAUSCHER, MD

Dermatology Physician in MOUNTAIN BRK, Alabama. 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
357
Medicare Part D claims · 158 beneficiaries · Dermatology Physician avg: 729
MIPS score
83.3119/100
▲ 0 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$1.4K
71 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: JULIA TAUSCHER, MD is a Dermatology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in MOUNTAIN BRK, Alabama with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 357 claims across 158 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 83.3119/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $1.4K across 71 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: JULIA TAUSCHER, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 83.3119 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 357 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)

JULIA TAUSCHER, MD 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).

JULIA TAUSCHER, MD at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/18/2017

NPI 1215464375

Primary specialty

Dermatology Physician

Mid-sized

14,610 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

357 51% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 729

MIPS final score

83.3119/100 0.21189999999999998% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Dermatology Physician share within Alabama

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JULIA TAUSCHER, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Dermatology Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
83.3119/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Dermatology Physician) — 83.3119/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%83.3%
MIPS final score (Dermatology Physician) — 83.3119/100 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).

JULIA TAUSCHER, MD is a Dermatology Physician provider practicing in MOUNTAIN BRK, Alabama, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1215464375. 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.

JULIA TAUSCHER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2900 CAHABA RD, MOUNTAIN BRK, AL, 35223, with a listed phone of (205) 877-9773. NPI 1215464375 was issued on 05/18/2017. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what TAUSCHER 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 357 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 158 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $168K 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 83.3119/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 79.3844, Cost 65.822), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Dermatology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 14,610 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 729 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

2900 CAHABA RD
MOUNTAIN BRK, AL 35223

Provider Details

NPI 1215464375
Specialty Dermatology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/18/2017

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

83.3119
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
79.3844
Quality
65.822
Cost
99
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JULIA TAUSCHER, MD 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.

FOREFRONT DERMATOLOGY SC
MOUNTAIN BRK, AL

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 JULIA TAUSCHER, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.4K

Largest payer

Dermavant Sciences, 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

357
Total Claims
$168K
Total Drug Cost
158
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
419
Total Day Supply
10,553
Generic Drug Cost
$12K
Antibiotic Claims
38

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.98
Gender Split
67% female / 33% male
Age Distribution
<65: 12, 65-74: 94, 75-84: 41, 85+: 11

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Clobetasol Propionate
59
Ketoconazole
57
Triamcinolone Acetonide
40
Doxycycline Hyclate
26
Hydrocortisone
20
Fluocinonide
12

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

Dermatology Physician Overview

How JULIA TAUSCHER, MD fits within the Dermatology Physician landscape nationally.

14,610
Dermatology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Dermatology Physician
729
Avg Claims per Provider

JULIA TAUSCHER, MD's 357 claims are below the specialty average of 729.

Nearby Dermatology Physician Providers in Alabama

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JULIA TAUSCHER, MD's specialty?
JULIA TAUSCHER, MD specializes in Dermatology Physician and practices in MOUNTAIN BRK, Alabama. Credentials: MD.
How much does JULIA TAUSCHER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JULIA TAUSCHER, MD wrote 357 Medicare Part D claims totaling $168K in drug costs for 158 beneficiaries.
What is JULIA TAUSCHER, MD's Medicare quality score?
JULIA TAUSCHER, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 83.3119/100 (Quality: 79.3844, Cost: 65.822). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JULIA TAUSCHER, MD located?
JULIA TAUSCHER, MD is located at 2900 CAHABA RD, MOUNTAIN BRK, AL, 35223. Phone: (205) 877-9773.
What is JULIA TAUSCHER, MD's NPI number?
JULIA TAUSCHER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215464375, issued on 05/18/2017.
How many Dermatology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 14,610 Dermatology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Dermatology Physician provider writes 729 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JULIA TAUSCHER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JULIA TAUSCHER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Clobetasol Propionate, Ketoconazole, Triamcinolone Acetonide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JULIA TAUSCHER, MD accept Medicare?
JULIA TAUSCHER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 357 Part D claims and 158 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JULIA TAUSCHER, MD's credentials?
JULIA TAUSCHER, MD's NPI is 1215464375 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.

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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