2026 NPPES data Dermatology Physician NPI 1609058080 M.D., PH.D.
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KEITH CHOATE, M.D., PH.D.

Dermatology Physician in NEW HAVEN, Connecticut. 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
936
Medicare Part D claims · 193 beneficiaries · Dermatology Physician avg: 729
Generic prescribing
68%
generic claims · 32% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
73.5637/100
▼ 10 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$7.8K
8 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: KEITH CHOATE, M.D., PH.D. is a Dermatology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in NEW HAVEN, Connecticut with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 936 claims across 193 beneficiaries — 32% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 73.5637/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $7.8K across 8 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: KEITH CHOATE, M.D., PH.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 73.5637 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 936 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)

KEITH CHOATE, M.D., PH.D. 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).

KEITH CHOATE, M.D., PH.D. at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/28/2007

NPI 1609058080

Primary specialty

Dermatology Physician

Mid-sized

14,610 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

936 28% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 729

MIPS final score

73.5637/100 9.536299999999997% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

How Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers

Connecticut providers

Dermatology Physician share within Connecticut

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

KEITH CHOATE, M.D., PH.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Dermatology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
73.5637/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Dermatology Physician) — 73.5637/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%73.6%
MIPS final score (Dermatology Physician) — 73.5637/100 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).

KEITH CHOATE, M.D., PH.D. is a Dermatology Physician provider practicing in NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D., PH.D.. NPI: 1609058080. 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.

KEITH CHOATE, M.D., PH.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatology Physician provider holding M.D., PH.D. credentials at 2 CHURCH ST S, NEW HAVEN, CT, 06519, with a listed phone of (203) 789-1249. NPI 1609058080 was issued on 11/28/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CHOATE 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 936 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 193 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2.5 million in drug spend, split 32% brand-name and 68% 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 73.5637/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 75.8435, Cost 51.4318), 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

2 CHURCH ST S
NEW HAVEN, CT 06519

Provider Details

NPI 1609058080
Specialty Dermatology Physician
Credentials M.D., PH.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/28/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

73.5637
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
75.8435
Quality
51.4318
Cost
74
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KEITH CHOATE, M.D., PH.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.

YALE UNIVERSITY
NEW HAVEN, CT

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 KEITH CHOATE, M.D., PH.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$7.8K

Largest payer

MITSUBISHI TANABE PHARMA AMERICA, INC.

Most common payment type

Consulting Fee

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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

KEITH CHOATE, M.D., PH.D. — brand share 32.0%
Specialty average (est.)

32% brand-name claims vs 68% generic, on 936 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.

936
Total Claims
$2.5M
Total Drug Cost
193
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,154
Total Day Supply
31,252
Brand vs Generic
32% brand / 68% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$2.5M
Generic Drug Cost
$61K
Antibiotic Claims
31

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.39
Gender Split
54% female / 46% male
Age Distribution
<65: 18, 65-74: 71, 75-84: 78, 85+: 26

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
84
Dupixent Pen
Dupilumab
82
Hydrocortisone
61
Ketoconazole
61
Triamcinolone Acetonide
55
Acitretin
51
Valacyclovir
Valacyclovir Hcl
39
Tremfya
Guselkumab
29
Minoxidil
23
Mupirocin
23

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

Dermatology Physician Overview

How KEITH CHOATE, M.D., PH.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

KEITH CHOATE, M.D., PH.D.'s 936 claims are above the specialty average of 729.

Nearby Dermatology Physician Providers in Connecticut

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KEITH CHOATE, M.D., PH.D.'s specialty?
KEITH CHOATE, M.D., PH.D. specializes in Dermatology Physician and practices in NEW HAVEN, Connecticut. Credentials: M.D., PH.D..
How much does KEITH CHOATE, M.D., PH.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KEITH CHOATE, M.D., PH.D. wrote 936 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2.5M in drug costs for 193 beneficiaries.
What is KEITH CHOATE, M.D., PH.D.'s Medicare quality score?
KEITH CHOATE, M.D., PH.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 73.5637/100 (Quality: 75.8435, Cost: 51.4318). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is KEITH CHOATE, M.D., PH.D. located?
KEITH CHOATE, M.D., PH.D. is located at 2 CHURCH ST S, NEW HAVEN, CT, 06519. Phone: (203) 789-1249.
What is KEITH CHOATE, M.D., PH.D.'s NPI number?
KEITH CHOATE, M.D., PH.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609058080, issued on 11/28/2007.
Does KEITH CHOATE, M.D., PH.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KEITH CHOATE, M.D., PH.D.'s prescribing is 32% brand-name and 68% generic drugs by claim count, with $2.5M 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 KEITH CHOATE, M.D., PH.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KEITH CHOATE, M.D., PH.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Clobetasol Propionate, Dupixent Pen, Hydrocortisone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KEITH CHOATE, M.D., PH.D. accept Medicare?
KEITH CHOATE, M.D., PH.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 936 Part D claims and 193 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KEITH CHOATE, M.D., PH.D.'s credentials?
KEITH CHOATE, M.D., PH.D.'s NPI is 1609058080 with credentials M.D., PH.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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