2026 NPPES data Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program NPI 1346661832 M.D.
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KATHERINE FERRIS, M.D.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in ESCONDIDO, 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
438
Medicare Part D claims · 132 beneficiaries · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program avg: 459
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
38.3333/100
▼ 45 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$569.85
35 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

KATHERINE FERRIS, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 38.3333/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 438 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

38.3333/100
MIPS score · -45 vs avg
438
Part D claims, 2023
89%
generic prescribing
$569.85
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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 FERRIS, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

38 4th percentile higher than 4% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). This entry sits in this band. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Above this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Above this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

What does the federal data show about KATHERINE FERRIS, M.D.?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/30/2013

NPI 1346661832

Primary specialty

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

High-volume

331,761 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

438 5% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 459

MIPS final score

38.3333/100 44.76669999999999% pts

Below average band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in California

How Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program share within California

1. Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program share within California

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

KATHERINE FERRIS, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
38.3333/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program) — 38.3333/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%38.3%
MIPS final score (Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program) — 38.3333/100 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.

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KATHERINE FERRIS, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider holding M.D. credentials at 504 W MISSION AVE STE 101, ESCONDIDO, CA, 92025, with a listed phone of (760) 747-1980. NPI 1346661832 was issued on 12/30/2013. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FERRIS 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 438 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 132 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $285K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% 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 38.3333/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 76.6667), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 331,761 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 459 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

504 W MISSION AVE STE 101
ESCONDIDO, CA 92025

Provider Details

NPI 1346661832
Specialty Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 12/30/2013

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

38.3333
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
76.6667
Quality

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KATHERINE FERRIS, 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.

ESCONDIDO DERMATOLOGY INC A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
ESCONDIDO, 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).

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 KATHERINE FERRIS, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$570

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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.

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 FERRIS, M.D.. To verify KATHERINE FERRIS, 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 FERRIS, M.D. — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 438 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.

438
Total Claims
$285K
Total Drug Cost
132
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
544
Total Day Supply
14,696
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$266K
Generic Drug Cost
$19K
Antibiotic Claims
41

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.03
Gender Split
57% female / 43% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What KATHERINE FERRIS, M.D. 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
Ketoconazole
57
Clobetasol Propionate
50
Doxycycline Hyclate
50
Triamcinolone Acetonide
44
Fluocinonide
16
Betamethasone Dipropionate
15
Montelukast Sodium
15
Gabapentin
14
Gentamicin Sulfate
14
Taltz Syringe
Ixekizumab
12

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

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Overview

How KATHERINE FERRIS, M.D. fits within the Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program landscape nationally.

331,761
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in US
55
States with Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
459
Avg Claims per Provider

KATHERINE FERRIS, M.D.'s 438 claims are below the specialty average of 459.

Nearby Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in California

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

Compare Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KATHERINE FERRIS, M.D.'s specialty?
KATHERINE FERRIS, M.D. specializes in Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program and practices in ESCONDIDO, California. Credentials: M.D..
How much does KATHERINE FERRIS, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KATHERINE FERRIS, M.D. wrote 438 Medicare Part D claims totaling $285K in drug costs for 132 beneficiaries.
What is KATHERINE FERRIS, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
KATHERINE FERRIS, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 38.3333/100 (Quality: 76.6667). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is KATHERINE FERRIS, M.D. located?
KATHERINE FERRIS, M.D. is located at 504 W MISSION AVE STE 101, ESCONDIDO, CA, 92025. Phone: (760) 747-1980.
What is KATHERINE FERRIS, M.D.'s NPI number?
KATHERINE FERRIS, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1346661832, issued on 12/30/2013.
Does KATHERINE FERRIS, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KATHERINE FERRIS, M.D.'s prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $266K in brand drug costs.
How many Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers are there in the US?
There are 331,761 Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers across 55 states in the US. The average Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider writes 459 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KATHERINE FERRIS, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KATHERINE FERRIS, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Ketoconazole, Clobetasol Propionate, Doxycycline Hyclate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KATHERINE FERRIS, M.D. accept Medicare?
KATHERINE FERRIS, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 438 Part D claims and 132 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KATHERINE FERRIS, M.D.'s credentials?
KATHERINE FERRIS, M.D.'s NPI is 1346661832 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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