2026 NPPES data Dermatology Physician NPI 1639123680 MD
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KAY WATNICK, MD

Dermatology Physician in WEST BLOOMFIELD, Michigan. 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
445
Medicare Part D claims · 243 beneficiaries · Dermatology Physician avg: 729
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
63.3267/100
▼ 20 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$19.91
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

KAY WATNICK, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 63.3267/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 445 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

63.3267/100
MIPS score · -20 vs avg
445
Part D claims, 2023
88%
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.

KAY WATNICK, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

63 6th percentile higher than 6% 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%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). This entry sits in this band. 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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

KAY WATNICK, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — 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 KAY WATNICK, MD?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/22/2006

NPI 1639123680

Primary specialty

Dermatology Physician

Mid-sized

14,610 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

445 39% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 729

MIPS final score

63.3267/100 19.773299999999992% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Michigan

How Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among Michigan providers

Michigan providers

Dermatology Physician share within Michigan

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

KAY WATNICK, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Dermatology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
63.3267/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Dermatology Physician) — 63.3267/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%63.3%
MIPS final score (Dermatology Physician) — 63.3267/100 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).

KAY WATNICK, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 5839 W MAPLE RD STE 109, WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI, 48322, with a listed phone of (248) 855-7500. NPI 1639123680 was issued on 05/22/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what WATNICK 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 445 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 243 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $120K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% 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 63.3267/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 87.8667), 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

5839 W MAPLE RD STE 109
WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI 48322

Provider Details

NPI 1639123680
Specialty Dermatology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/22/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

63.3267
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
87.8667
Quality
0
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

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 KAY WATNICK, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$20

Largest payer

SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES 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 — Michigan MI-BOM 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 ~41K Michigan medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to KAY WATNICK, MD. To verify KAY WATNICK, MD's current license status, search the MI-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

123
Total board actions, Michigan 2023
Across 120 cases
3.00
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Michigan statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
44 cases

MI-BOM 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 Michigan disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

KAY WATNICK, MD — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 445 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.

445
Total Claims
$120K
Total Drug Cost
243
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
589
Total Day Supply
16,392
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$102K
Generic Drug Cost
$18K
Antibiotic Claims
25

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.85
Gender Split
68% female / 32% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What KAY WATNICK, 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
Metronidazole
51
Valacyclovir
Valacyclovir Hcl
51
Ketoconazole
48
Triamcinolone Acetonide
47
Fluocinonide
35
Hydrocortisone
26
Fluorouracil
21
Ciclopirox
Ciclopirox Olamine
19
Clobetasol Propionate
14
Doxycycline Hyclate
14

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

Dermatology Physician Overview

How KAY WATNICK, 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

KAY WATNICK, MD's 445 claims are below the specialty average of 729.

Nearby Dermatology Physician Providers in Michigan

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KAY WATNICK, MD's specialty?
KAY WATNICK, MD specializes in Dermatology Physician and practices in WEST BLOOMFIELD, Michigan. Credentials: MD.
How much does KAY WATNICK, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KAY WATNICK, MD wrote 445 Medicare Part D claims totaling $120K in drug costs for 243 beneficiaries.
What is KAY WATNICK, MD's Medicare quality score?
KAY WATNICK, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 63.3267/100 (Quality: 87.8667). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is KAY WATNICK, MD located?
KAY WATNICK, MD is located at 5839 W MAPLE RD STE 109, WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI, 48322. Phone: (248) 855-7500.
What is KAY WATNICK, MD's NPI number?
KAY WATNICK, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639123680, issued on 05/22/2006.
Does KAY WATNICK, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KAY WATNICK, MD's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $102K 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 KAY WATNICK, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KAY WATNICK, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Metronidazole, Valacyclovir, Ketoconazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KAY WATNICK, MD accept Medicare?
KAY WATNICK, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 445 Part D claims and 243 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KAY WATNICK, MD's credentials?
KAY WATNICK, MD's NPI is 1639123680 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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