2026 NPPES data Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician NPI 1245220698 M.D.
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LAERTES MANUELIDIS, M.D.

Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician in FORT MYERS, Florida. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 632 beneficiaries · Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician avg: 369
Generic prescribing
97%
generic claims · 3% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$29.2K
49 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: LAERTES MANUELIDIS, M.D. is a Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in FORT MYERS, Florida with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 632 beneficiaries — 3% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $29.2K across 49 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: LAERTES MANUELIDIS, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 1,635 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)

LAERTES MANUELIDIS, 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).

LAERTES MANUELIDIS, M.D. at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/26/2005

NPI 1245220698

Primary specialty

Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician

Niche

559 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,635 343% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 369

MIPS final score

75/100 8.099999999999994% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Florida

How Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician compares to other specialties among Florida providers

Florida providers

Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician share within Florida

1. Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician share within Florida

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

LAERTES MANUELIDIS, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
75/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician) — 75/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%75%
MIPS final score (Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician) — 75/100 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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LAERTES MANUELIDIS, M.D. is a Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician provider practicing in FORT MYERS, Florida, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1245220698. 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.

LAERTES MANUELIDIS, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 8381 RIVERWALK PARK BLVD, FORT MYERS, FL, 33919, with a listed phone of (239) 936-5425. NPI 1245220698 was issued on 10/26/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MANUELIDIS 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 1,635 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 632 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $300K in drug spend, split 3% brand-name and 97% 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 75/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 559 enrolled providers across 49 states and an average of 369 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

8381 RIVERWALK PARK BLVD
FORT MYERS, FL 33919

Provider Details

NPI 1245220698
Specialty Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/26/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LAERTES MANUELIDIS, 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.

ASSOCIATES IN DERMATOLOGY M D P L
FORT MYERS, FL

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 LAERTES MANUELIDIS, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$29.2K

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 — Florida FLDOH 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 ~75K Florida medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to LAERTES MANUELIDIS, M.D.. To verify LAERTES MANUELIDIS, M.D.'s current license status, search the FLDOH public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

480
Total board actions, Florida 2023
Across 467 cases
6.40
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Florida statewide rate
monetary fine
Most common action type
138 cases

FLDOH 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 Florida disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

LAERTES MANUELIDIS, M.D. — brand share 3.0%
Specialty average (est.)

3% brand-name claims vs 97% generic, on 1,635 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.

1,635
Total Claims
$300K
Total Drug Cost
632
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,845
Total Day Supply
44,845
Brand vs Generic
3% brand / 97% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$249K
Generic Drug Cost
$51K
Antibiotic Claims
146

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
77.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.35
Gender Split
49% female / 51% 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
Triamcinolone Acetonide
247
Clobetasol Propionate
178
Mupirocin
166
Hydrocortisone
135
Ketoconazole
128
Doxycycline Hyclate
106
Clindamycin Phosphate
91
Mometasone Furoate
57
Fluconazole
40
Methylprednisolone
35

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

Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician Overview

How LAERTES MANUELIDIS, M.D. fits within the Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician landscape nationally.

559
Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician Providers in US
49
States with Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician
369
Avg Claims per Provider

LAERTES MANUELIDIS, M.D.'s 1,635 claims are above the specialty average of 369.

Nearby Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician Providers in Florida

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

Compare Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LAERTES MANUELIDIS, M.D.'s specialty?
LAERTES MANUELIDIS, M.D. specializes in Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician and practices in FORT MYERS, Florida. Credentials: M.D..
How much does LAERTES MANUELIDIS, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LAERTES MANUELIDIS, M.D. wrote 1,635 Medicare Part D claims totaling $300K in drug costs for 632 beneficiaries.
What is LAERTES MANUELIDIS, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
LAERTES MANUELIDIS, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is LAERTES MANUELIDIS, M.D. located?
LAERTES MANUELIDIS, M.D. is located at 8381 RIVERWALK PARK BLVD, FORT MYERS, FL, 33919. Phone: (239) 936-5425.
What is LAERTES MANUELIDIS, M.D.'s NPI number?
LAERTES MANUELIDIS, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245220698, issued on 10/26/2005.
Does LAERTES MANUELIDIS, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LAERTES MANUELIDIS, M.D.'s prescribing is 3% brand-name and 97% generic drugs by claim count, with $249K in brand drug costs.
How many Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 559 Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician providers across 49 states in the US. The average Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician provider writes 369 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LAERTES MANUELIDIS, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LAERTES MANUELIDIS, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Triamcinolone Acetonide, Clobetasol Propionate, Mupirocin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LAERTES MANUELIDIS, M.D. accept Medicare?
LAERTES MANUELIDIS, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,635 Part D claims and 632 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LAERTES MANUELIDIS, M.D.'s credentials?
LAERTES MANUELIDIS, M.D.'s NPI is 1245220698 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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