2026 NPPES data Dermatology Physician NPI 1255387585 M.D.
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MATTHEW ABELE, M.D.

Dermatology Physician in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama. 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
376
Medicare Part D claims · 215 beneficiaries · Dermatology Physician avg: 729
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: MATTHEW ABELE, M.D. is a Dermatology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 376 claims across 215 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: MATTHEW ABELE, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 376 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)

MATTHEW ABELE, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

MATTHEW ABELE, M.D. at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/26/2006

NPI 1255387585

Primary specialty

Dermatology Physician

Mid-sized

14,610 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

376 48% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 729

MIPS final score

75/100 8.099999999999994% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Dermatology Physician share within Alabama

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

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

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

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

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MIPS final score (Dermatology 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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MATTHEW ABELE, M.D. is a Dermatology Physician provider practicing in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1255387585. 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.

MATTHEW ABELE, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2700 10TH AVE S, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35205, with a listed phone of (205) 939-6890. NPI 1255387585 was issued on 05/26/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ABELE 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 376 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 215 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $15K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 10.1%. 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.

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

2700 10TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35205

Provider Details

NPI 1255387585
Specialty Dermatology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/26/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1

Reporting: Individual

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

376
Total Claims
$15K
Total Drug Cost
215
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
401
Total Day Supply
7,923
Generic Drug Cost
$13K
Opioid Claims
38 (10.1% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
34

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.23
Gender Split
37% female / 63% male
Age Distribution
<65: 11, 65-74: 94, 75-84: 79, 85+: 31

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
62
Ketoconazole
52
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
35
Ciclopirox
Ciclopirox Olamine
23
Fluocinonide
21
Fluorouracil
20
Cephalexin
17
Mupirocin
17
Hydroxyzine Hcl
15
Metronidazole
13

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

Dermatology Physician Overview

How MATTHEW ABELE, M.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

MATTHEW ABELE, M.D.'s 376 claims are below the specialty average of 729.

Nearby Dermatology Physician Providers in Alabama

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MATTHEW ABELE, M.D.'s specialty?
MATTHEW ABELE, M.D. specializes in Dermatology Physician and practices in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama. Credentials: M.D..
How much does MATTHEW ABELE, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MATTHEW ABELE, M.D. wrote 376 Medicare Part D claims totaling $15K in drug costs for 215 beneficiaries.
What is MATTHEW ABELE, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
MATTHEW ABELE, 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 MATTHEW ABELE, M.D. located?
MATTHEW ABELE, M.D. is located at 2700 10TH AVE S, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35205. Phone: (205) 939-6890.
What is MATTHEW ABELE, M.D.'s NPI number?
MATTHEW ABELE, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255387585, issued on 05/26/2006.
Does MATTHEW ABELE, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, MATTHEW ABELE, M.D. had 38 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 10.1%.
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 MATTHEW ABELE, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MATTHEW ABELE, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Triamcinolone Acetonide, Ketoconazole, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MATTHEW ABELE, M.D. accept Medicare?
MATTHEW ABELE, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 376 Part D claims and 215 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MATTHEW ABELE, M.D.'s credentials?
MATTHEW ABELE, M.D.'s NPI is 1255387585 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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