2026 NPPES data Dermatology Physician NPI 1245358779 MD
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KATHANI VAHABZADEH, MD

Dermatology Physician in CENTENNIAL, 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
695
Medicare Part D claims · 293 beneficiaries · Dermatology Physician avg: 729
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

KATHANI VAHABZADEH, MD filed 695 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Dermatology Physician in CENTENNIAL, Colorado, prescribing 94% generic.

695
Part D claims, 2023
94%
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.

KATHANI VAHABZADEH, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

695 Top 31% higher than 69% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). This entry sits in this band. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

KATHANI VAHABZADEH, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — 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 KATHANI VAHABZADEH, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/26/2007

NPI 1245358779

Primary specialty

Dermatology Physician

Mid-sized

14,610 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

695 5% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 729

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among Colorado providers

Colorado providers

Dermatology Physician share within Colorado

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Dermatology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Dermatology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Dermatology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Dermatology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

KATHANI VAHABZADEH, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 5555 E ARAPAHOE RD, CENTENNIAL, CO, 80122, with a listed phone of (303) 338-4545. NPI 1245358779 was issued on 03/26/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what VAHABZADEH 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 695 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 293 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $57K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% 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.

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

5555 E ARAPAHOE RD
CENTENNIAL, CO 80122

Provider Details

NPI 1245358779
Specialty Dermatology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/26/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KATHANI VAHABZADEH, 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.

COLORADO PERMANENTE MEDICAL GROUP PC
CENTENNIAL, CO

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

KATHANI VAHABZADEH, MD — brand share 6.0%
Specialty average (est.)

6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 695 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.

695
Total Claims
$57K
Total Drug Cost
293
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
810
Total Day Supply
20,239
Brand vs Generic
6% brand / 94% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$43K
Generic Drug Cost
$14K
Antibiotic Claims
28

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.04
Gender Split
51% female / 49% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What KATHANI VAHABZADEH, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Clobetasol Propionate
102
Triamcinolone Acetonide
92
Ketoconazole
89
Fluorouracil
65
Hydrocortisone
44
Mupirocin
34
Retin-A
Tretinoin
29
Ciclopirox
Ciclopirox Olamine
26
Acyclovir
18
Doxycycline Monohydrate
18

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

Dermatology Physician Overview

How KATHANI VAHABZADEH, 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

KATHANI VAHABZADEH, MD's 695 claims are below the specialty average of 729.

Nearby Dermatology Physician Providers in Colorado

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KATHANI VAHABZADEH, MD's specialty?
KATHANI VAHABZADEH, MD specializes in Dermatology Physician and practices in CENTENNIAL, Colorado. Credentials: MD.
How much does KATHANI VAHABZADEH, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KATHANI VAHABZADEH, MD wrote 695 Medicare Part D claims totaling $57K in drug costs for 293 beneficiaries.
Where is KATHANI VAHABZADEH, MD located?
KATHANI VAHABZADEH, MD is located at 5555 E ARAPAHOE RD, CENTENNIAL, CO, 80122. Phone: (303) 338-4545.
What is KATHANI VAHABZADEH, MD's NPI number?
KATHANI VAHABZADEH, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245358779, issued on 03/26/2007.
Does KATHANI VAHABZADEH, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KATHANI VAHABZADEH, MD's prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $43K in brand drug costs.
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 KATHANI VAHABZADEH, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KATHANI VAHABZADEH, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Clobetasol Propionate, Triamcinolone Acetonide, Ketoconazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KATHANI VAHABZADEH, MD accept Medicare?
KATHANI VAHABZADEH, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 695 Part D claims and 293 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KATHANI VAHABZADEH, MD's credentials?
KATHANI VAHABZADEH, MD's NPI is 1245358779 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.
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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