2026 NPPES data Dermatology Physician NPI 1295946473 M.D.
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Kimberly Bauer, M.D.

Dermatology Physician in Joliet, Illinois.

This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 14,645 in Dermatology Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.

Federal data, no proprietary rating. We show these CMS records as-is - no composite score, no star rating, no editorial opinion layered on top.
Prescribing volume
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 406 beneficiaries · Dermatology Physician avg: 729
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
94.1/100
▲ 11 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional

What the federal data shows

Kimberly Bauer, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 94.1/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 1,234 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

94.1/100
MIPS score · +11 vs avg
1K
Part D claims, 2023
86%
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.

Kimberly Bauer, 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

94 Top 25% higher than 75% 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%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90+: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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

Where Kimberly Bauer, M.D. sits

This provider among dermatology physician peers

Across the 6,594 dermatology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Kimberly Bauer, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 79% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 68% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.

Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile

Lower volume · High qualityHigh volume · High qualityLower volume · Lower qualityHigh volume · Lower quality0255075100024.148.372.496.6Part D claim volume, percentile in specialtyMIPS quality, percentile
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile

Each dot is one dermatology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Kimberly Bauer, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.

Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)

Kimberly Bauer, M.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).

What does the federal data show about Kimberly Bauer, M.D.?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/27/2007

NPI 1295946473

Primary specialty

Dermatology Physician

Mid-sized

14,645 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,234 69% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 729

MIPS final score

94.1/100 11 pts vs avg

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Illinois

How Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among Illinois providers

Illinois providers
Clinical Social Worker5.2%Physical Therapist5%Mental Health Counselor4.5%Speech-Language Pathologist4.2%Student in an Organized Heal…4.2%Pharmacist4.1%Dermatology Physician0.2%
Largest specialties in Illinois (% of in-state providers)

Medicare quality performance, MIPS

Kimberly Bauer, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Dermatology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
94.1/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Dermatology Physician) - 94.1/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%94.1%
MIPS final score (Dermatology Physician) - 94.1/100 vs national avg 83.1
How MIPS and board certification work

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).

Kimberly Bauer, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1124 ESSINGTON RD, Joliet, IL, 60435, with a listed phone of (815) 744-8554. NPI 1295946473 was issued on 05/27/2007.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,234 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 406 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $864K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 94.1/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 82.6), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Dermatology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 14,645 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

1124 ESSINGTON RD
Joliet, IL 60435

Provider Details

NPI 1295946473
Specialty Dermatology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/27/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

94.1036
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
82.5938
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Kimberly Bauer, 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.

Central Dupage Physician Group
Sycamore, IL

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 - Illinois IDFPR 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 ~42K Illinois medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Kimberly Bauer, M.D.. To verify Kimberly Bauer, M.D.'s current license status, search the IDFPR public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

106
Total board actions, Illinois 2023
Across 103 cases
2.52
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Illinois statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
38 cases

IDFPR 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 Illinois disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

Kimberly Bauer, M.D. - brand share 14.0%
Dermatology Physician average

14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 1,234 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.

1,234
Total Claims
$864K
Total Drug Cost
406
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,466
Total Day Supply
37,126
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$815K
Generic Drug Cost
$49K
Antibiotic Claims
72

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.17
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male
Age Distribution
<65: 26, 65-74: 200, 75-84: 143, 85+: 37

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Kimberly Bauer, 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
169
Triamcinolone Acetonide
125
Clobetasol Propionate
88
Fluorouracil
79
Hydrocortisone
74
Valacyclovir
Valacyclovir Hcl
57
Doxycycline Hyclate
47
Fluconazole
44
Mupirocin
43
Dupixent Syringe
Dupilumab
40

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

Dermatology Physician Overview

How Kimberly Bauer, M.D. fits within the Dermatology Physician landscape nationally.

14,645
Dermatology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Dermatology Physician
729
Avg Claims per Provider

Kimberly Bauer, M.D.'s 1,234 claims are above the specialty average of 729.

Nearby Dermatology Physician Providers in Illinois

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

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

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Illinois medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Dermatology Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kimberly Bauer, M.D.'s specialty?
Kimberly Bauer, M.D. specializes in Dermatology Physician and practices in Joliet, Illinois. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Kimberly Bauer, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Kimberly Bauer, M.D. wrote 1,234 Medicare Part D claims totaling $864K in drug costs for 406 beneficiaries.
What is Kimberly Bauer, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
Kimberly Bauer, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 94.1/100 (Quality: 82.6). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Kimberly Bauer, M.D. located?
Kimberly Bauer, M.D. is located at 1124 ESSINGTON RD, Joliet, IL, 60435. Phone: (815) 744-8554.
What is Kimberly Bauer, M.D.'s NPI number?
Kimberly Bauer, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295946473, issued on 05/27/2007.
Does Kimberly Bauer, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Kimberly Bauer, M.D.'s prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $815K in brand drug costs.
How many Dermatology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 14,645 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 Kimberly Bauer, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Kimberly Bauer, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Ketoconazole, Triamcinolone Acetonide, Clobetasol Propionate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Kimberly Bauer, M.D. accept Medicare?
Kimberly Bauer, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,234 Part D claims and 406 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Kimberly Bauer, M.D.'s credentials?
Kimberly Bauer, M.D.'s NPI is 1295946473 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

View source datasets and methodology notes
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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