NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Dermatology Physician NPI 1427074517 MD-PHD
Verify on CMS → Luis Garza, MD-PHD
Dermatology Physician in Baltimore, Maryland.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 15,011 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
51
Medicare Part D claims · 14 beneficiaries · Dermatology Physician avg: 799
MIPS score
74.4/100
▼ 9 pts below national avg 83.5 · Mid-tier
What the federal data shows
Luis Garza, MD-PHD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 74.4/100 - below the 83.5 national average - and filed 51 Medicare Part D claims in 2024.
- 74.4/100
- MIPS score · -9 vs avg
- 51
- Part D claims, 2024
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
- ≥13th
- pct among measured MIPS (lower-bound band)
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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Luis Garza, MD-PHD
Federal records show an active NPI with both Medicare prescribing volume and a measured CMS quality score — objective registry data, not patient reviews.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1427074517), first enumerated 07/14/2006.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 51 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
CMS quality reporting (MIPS)
Reported a CMS MIPS final score of 74.4/100 in the Quality Payment Program — a federal quality measure, not a patient review.
Source: CMS Quality Payment Program
- Reported
Board certification signal
Heuristic suggests board-certified status based on ABMS-eligible specialty taxonomy plus active CMS participation signals — not a direct ABMS verification.
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
1 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliation on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Not in federal data
Individual sanction lookup
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Source: State medical board / FSMB
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1427074517 · Dermatology Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MID · MIPS-BELOW · RX-TRACE · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-FINISH
- NPI-10 1427074517
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-MID 15K Dermatology Physician
- MIPS-BELOW 74.4/100
- RX-TRACE 51
- BOOK-THIN 332 in Maryland
- PHOTO-FINISH Meg Gerstenblith, MD · ±0.0
MIPS final-score neighbourhood
Same-specialty nationwide peers by CMS final score, not geographic proximity
- Garza · this pro…
Garza · this provider
74.4 MIPS pts
- Karina Paci, MD …
Karina Paci, MD
74.4 MIPS pts
- Meg Gerstenblith…
Meg Gerstenblith, MD
74.4 MIPS pts
- Courtney Johnson…
Courtney Johnson, MD, PHD
74.4 MIPS pts
- Emily Merkel, M.…
Emily Merkel, M.D.
74.4 MIPS pts
What this shows Nearest measured MIPS peers for this NUCC specialty (2023 performance year).
Luis Garza, MD-PHD's MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.
74 ≥ 13th percentile 13% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more measured providers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
The percentile is a conservative whole-score-point band: it counts only measured clinicians in lower score bands. A CMS MIPS metric is not a recommendation or a clinical-quality rating by PlainDoctor. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Luis Garza, MD-PHD sits
This provider among dermatology physician peers
Across the 5,700 dermatology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Luis Garza, MD-PHD writes more Part D claims than 3% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 17% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Each dot is one dermatology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Luis Garza, MD-PHD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Luis Garza, MD-PHD 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 Luis Garza, MD-PHD?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Dermatology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
51 94% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
74.4/100 9.1 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Maryland
How Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among Maryland providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Luis Garza, MD-PHD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Dermatology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 74.4/100
- vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1427074517 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Dermatology Physician |
| Credentials | MD-PHD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/14/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
74.3962
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
64.7185
Quality
52.4354
Cost
97
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Luis Garza, MD-PHD 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.
Johns Hopkins University
Columbia, MD
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2024.
51
Total Claims
$136K
Total Drug Cost
14
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 90.4
- Total Day Supply
- 2,672
- Generic Drug Cost
- $2K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 67.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.01
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Minoxidil | 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 Luis Garza, MD-PHD fits within the Dermatology Physician landscape nationally.
15,011
Dermatology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Dermatology Physician
799
Avg Claims per Provider
Luis Garza, MD-PHD's 51 claims are below the specialty average of 799.
Nationwide Dermatology Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Garza, both outside Maryland so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar MIPS final score
Nearest same-specialty clinicians by CMS MIPS final score (74.4 here).
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Dermatology Physician Providers in Maryland
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Maryland, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Garza.
One of 332 Dermatology Physician providers enrolled in Maryland, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Damien Abreu
MD, PHD
Silver Spring, MD
Dr. Melanie Adams
MD
Columbia, MD
Dr. Crystal Aguh
M.D.
Baltimore, MD
Adnan Ahmed
Hunt Valley, MD
Dr. Danso Ako-Adjei
MD
Gaithersburg, MD
Compare Dermatology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Luis Garza, MD-PHD's specialty? ▼
Luis Garza, MD-PHD specializes in Dermatology Physician and practices in Baltimore, Maryland. Credentials: MD-PHD.
How much does Luis Garza, MD-PHD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Luis Garza, MD-PHD wrote 51 Medicare Part D claims totaling $136K in drug costs for 14 beneficiaries.
What is Luis Garza, MD-PHD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Luis Garza, MD-PHD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 74.4/100 (Quality: 64.7, Cost: 52.4). The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Luis Garza, MD-PHD located? ▼
Luis Garza, MD-PHD is located at 601 N CAROLINE ST, Baltimore, MD, 21287. Phone: (410) 955-5933.
What is Luis Garza, MD-PHD's NPI number? ▼
Luis Garza, MD-PHD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427074517, issued on 07/14/2006.
How many Dermatology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 15,011 Dermatology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Dermatology Physician provider writes 799 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Luis Garza, MD-PHD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Luis Garza, MD-PHD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Minoxidil. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Luis Garza, MD-PHD accept Medicare? ▼
Luis Garza, MD-PHD appears in CMS Medicare data with 51 Part D claims and 14 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Luis Garza, MD-PHD's credentials? ▼
Luis Garza, MD-PHD's NPI is 1427074517 with credentials MD-PHD. 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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