2026 NPPES data Procedural Dermatology Physician NPI 1912369950 MD
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LAURA BLUMENTHAL, MD

Procedural Dermatology Physician in THOUSAND OAKS, 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
838
Medicare Part D claims · 328 beneficiaries · Procedural Dermatology Physician avg: 664
Generic prescribing
98%
generic claims · 2% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
92.5511/100
▲ 9 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$538.27
15 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: LAURA BLUMENTHAL, MD is a Procedural Dermatology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in THOUSAND OAKS, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 838 claims across 328 beneficiaries — 2% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 92.5511/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $538.27 across 15 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: LAURA BLUMENTHAL, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 92.5511 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 838 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)

LAURA BLUMENTHAL, MD 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).

LAURA BLUMENTHAL, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/28/2016

NPI 1912369950

Primary specialty

Procedural Dermatology Physician

Niche

679 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

838 26% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 664

MIPS final score

92.5511/100 9.451100000000011% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in California

How Procedural Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Procedural Dermatology Physician share within California

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

LAURA BLUMENTHAL, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Procedural Dermatology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
92.5511/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Procedural Dermatology Physician) — 92.5511/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%92.6%
MIPS final score (Procedural Dermatology Physician) — 92.5511/100 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).

LAURA BLUMENTHAL, MD is a Procedural Dermatology Physician provider practicing in THOUSAND OAKS, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1912369950. 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.

LAURA BLUMENTHAL, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Procedural Dermatology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 267 W HILLCREST DR, THOUSAND OAKS, CA, 91360, with a listed phone of (805) 497-1694. NPI 1912369950 was issued on 03/28/2016. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BLUMENTHAL 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 838 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 328 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $52K in drug spend, split 2% brand-name and 98% 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 92.5511/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 85.1022), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Procedural Dermatology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 679 enrolled providers across 48 states and an average of 664 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

267 W HILLCREST DR
THOUSAND OAKS, CA 91360

Provider Details

NPI 1912369950
Specialty Procedural Dermatology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/28/2016

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

92.5511
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
85.1022
Quality

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LAURA BLUMENTHAL, MD 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.

PROVIDENCE MEDICAL FOUNDATION
BREA, 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 LAURA BLUMENTHAL, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$538

Largest payer

GENZYME CORPORATION

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 LAURA BLUMENTHAL, MD. To verify LAURA BLUMENTHAL, MD'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 · Generic-heavy

LAURA BLUMENTHAL, MD — brand share 2.0%
Specialty average (est.)

2% brand-name claims vs 98% generic, on 838 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.

838
Total Claims
$52K
Total Drug Cost
328
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
900
Total Day Supply
23,417
Brand vs Generic
2% brand / 98% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$16K
Generic Drug Cost
$36K
Antibiotic Claims
38

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.05
Gender Split
58% female / 42% male
Age Distribution
<65: 11, 65-74: 139, 75-84: 140, 85+: 38

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Ketoconazole
167
Fluocinonide
113
Hydrocortisone
82
Clobetasol Propionate
77
Triamcinolone Acetonide
75
Fluorouracil
73
Metronidazole
32
Doxycycline Monohydrate
30
Valacyclovir
Valacyclovir Hcl
26
Mupirocin
23

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

Procedural Dermatology Physician Overview

How LAURA BLUMENTHAL, MD fits within the Procedural Dermatology Physician landscape nationally.

679
Procedural Dermatology Physician Providers in US
48
States with Procedural Dermatology Physician
664
Avg Claims per Provider

LAURA BLUMENTHAL, MD's 838 claims are above the specialty average of 664.

Nearby Procedural Dermatology Physician Providers in California

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LAURA BLUMENTHAL, MD's specialty?
LAURA BLUMENTHAL, MD specializes in Procedural Dermatology Physician and practices in THOUSAND OAKS, California. Credentials: MD.
How much does LAURA BLUMENTHAL, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LAURA BLUMENTHAL, MD wrote 838 Medicare Part D claims totaling $52K in drug costs for 328 beneficiaries.
What is LAURA BLUMENTHAL, MD's Medicare quality score?
LAURA BLUMENTHAL, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 92.5511/100 (Quality: 85.1022). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is LAURA BLUMENTHAL, MD located?
LAURA BLUMENTHAL, MD is located at 267 W HILLCREST DR, THOUSAND OAKS, CA, 91360. Phone: (805) 497-1694.
What is LAURA BLUMENTHAL, MD's NPI number?
LAURA BLUMENTHAL, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912369950, issued on 03/28/2016.
Does LAURA BLUMENTHAL, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LAURA BLUMENTHAL, MD's prescribing is 2% brand-name and 98% generic drugs by claim count, with $16K in brand drug costs.
How many Procedural Dermatology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 679 Procedural Dermatology Physician providers across 48 states in the US. The average Procedural Dermatology Physician provider writes 664 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LAURA BLUMENTHAL, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LAURA BLUMENTHAL, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ketoconazole, Fluocinonide, Hydrocortisone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LAURA BLUMENTHAL, MD accept Medicare?
LAURA BLUMENTHAL, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 838 Part D claims and 328 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LAURA BLUMENTHAL, MD's credentials?
LAURA BLUMENTHAL, MD's NPI is 1912369950 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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