2026 NPPES data Dermatology Physician NPI 1497789747 M.D.
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KATHERINE CLYMAN, M.D.

Dermatology Physician in LA MESA, California. 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
250
Medicare Part D claims · 113 beneficiaries · Dermatology Physician avg: 729
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

KATHERINE CLYMAN, M.D. filed 250 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Dermatology Physician in LA MESA, California, prescribing 84% generic.

250
Part D claims, 2023
84%
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.

KATHERINE CLYMAN, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

250 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 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

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

KATHERINE CLYMAN, M.D. 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 KATHERINE CLYMAN, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/11/2006

NPI 1497789747

Primary specialty

Dermatology Physician

Mid-sized

14,610 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

250 66% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 729

Specialty distribution in California

How Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Dermatology Physician share within California

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

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).

KATHERINE CLYMAN, M.D. is a Dermatology Physician provider practicing in LA MESA, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1497789747. 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.

KATHERINE CLYMAN, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 7862 EL CAJON BLVD, LA MESA, CA, 91942, with a listed phone of (801) 953-5957. NPI 1497789747 was issued on 07/11/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CLYMAN 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 250 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 113 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $127K in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 84% 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

7862 EL CAJON BLVD
LA MESA, CA 91942

Provider Details

NPI 1497789747
Specialty Dermatology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/11/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KATHERINE CLYMAN, 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.

PERMANENTE MEDICAL GROUP INC
ANTIOCH, CA

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

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to KATHERINE CLYMAN, M.D.. To verify KATHERINE CLYMAN, M.D.'s current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

KATHERINE CLYMAN, M.D. — brand share 16.0%
Specialty average (est.)

16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 250 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.

250
Total Claims
$127K
Total Drug Cost
113
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
313
Total Day Supply
8,705
Brand vs Generic
16% brand / 84% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$117K
Generic Drug Cost
$9K
Antibiotic Claims
22

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.44
Gender Split
54% female / 46% 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
Clobetasol Propionate
42
Doxycycline Monohydrate
17
Fluocinonide
16
Fluorouracil
16
Triamcinolone Acetonide
15
Retin-A
Tretinoin
14
Cosentyx Sensoready (2 Pens)
Secukinumab
13
Metronidazole
13

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

Dermatology Physician Overview

How KATHERINE CLYMAN, M.D. fits within the Dermatology Physician landscape nationally.

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

KATHERINE CLYMAN, M.D.'s 250 claims are below the specialty average of 729.

Nearby Dermatology Physician Providers in California

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KATHERINE CLYMAN, M.D.'s specialty?
KATHERINE CLYMAN, M.D. specializes in Dermatology Physician and practices in LA MESA, California. Credentials: M.D..
How much does KATHERINE CLYMAN, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KATHERINE CLYMAN, M.D. wrote 250 Medicare Part D claims totaling $127K in drug costs for 113 beneficiaries.
Where is KATHERINE CLYMAN, M.D. located?
KATHERINE CLYMAN, M.D. is located at 7862 EL CAJON BLVD, LA MESA, CA, 91942. Phone: (801) 953-5957.
What is KATHERINE CLYMAN, M.D.'s NPI number?
KATHERINE CLYMAN, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497789747, issued on 07/11/2006.
Does KATHERINE CLYMAN, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KATHERINE CLYMAN, M.D.'s prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $117K 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 KATHERINE CLYMAN, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KATHERINE CLYMAN, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Clobetasol Propionate, Doxycycline Monohydrate, Fluocinonide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KATHERINE CLYMAN, M.D. accept Medicare?
KATHERINE CLYMAN, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 250 Part D claims and 113 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KATHERINE CLYMAN, M.D.'s credentials?
KATHERINE CLYMAN, M.D.'s NPI is 1497789747 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.
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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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