2026 NPPES data Dermatology Physician NPI 1598181828 MD
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MATTHEW HAND, MD

Dermatology Physician in LAS VEGAS, Nevada. 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
304
Medicare Part D claims · 165 beneficiaries · Dermatology Physician avg: 729
MIPS score
99.15/100
▲ 16 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$560.44
26 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

MATTHEW HAND, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 99.15/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 304 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

99.15/100
MIPS score · +16 vs avg
304
Part D claims, 2023
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.

MATTHEW HAND, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

99 Top 9% higher than 91% 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. 90–100: 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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

MATTHEW HAND, 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).

What does the federal data show about MATTHEW HAND, MD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/11/2014

NPI 1598181828

Primary specialty

Dermatology Physician

Mid-sized

14,610 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

304 58% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 729

MIPS final score

99.15/100 16.05000000000001% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Nevada

How Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among Nevada providers

Nevada providers

Dermatology Physician share within Nevada

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MATTHEW HAND, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Dermatology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
99.15/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Dermatology Physician) — 99.15/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%99%
MIPS final score (Dermatology Physician) — 99.15/100 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).

MATTHEW HAND, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 6170 N DURANGO DR STE 140, LAS VEGAS, NV, 89149, with a listed phone of (702) 430-5333. NPI 1598181828 was issued on 03/11/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HAND 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 304 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 165 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $6K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 7.2%. 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 99.15/100 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

6170 N DURANGO DR STE 140
LAS VEGAS, NV 89149

Provider Details

NPI 1598181828
Specialty Dermatology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/11/2014

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

99.15
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
99
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MATTHEW HAND, 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.

THOMAS DERMATOLOGY
LAKE HAVASU CITY, AZ

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 MATTHEW HAND, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$560

Largest payer

Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

304
Total Claims
$6K
Total Drug Cost
165
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
314
Total Day Supply
4,518
Generic Drug Cost
$6K
Opioid Claims
22 (7.2% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
102

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.20
Gender Split
52% female / 48% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What MATTHEW HAND, MD 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
Mupirocin
73
Cephalexin
64
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
26
Doxycycline Hyclate
18
Gabapentin
14
Doxycycline Monohydrate
13
Timolol Maleate
11

* 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 HAND, MD 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 HAND, MD's 304 claims are below the specialty average of 729.

Nearby Dermatology Physician Providers in Nevada

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MATTHEW HAND, MD's specialty?
MATTHEW HAND, MD specializes in Dermatology Physician and practices in LAS VEGAS, Nevada. Credentials: MD.
How much does MATTHEW HAND, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MATTHEW HAND, MD wrote 304 Medicare Part D claims totaling $6K in drug costs for 165 beneficiaries.
What is MATTHEW HAND, MD's Medicare quality score?
MATTHEW HAND, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 99.15/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MATTHEW HAND, MD located?
MATTHEW HAND, MD is located at 6170 N DURANGO DR STE 140, LAS VEGAS, NV, 89149. Phone: (702) 430-5333.
What is MATTHEW HAND, MD's NPI number?
MATTHEW HAND, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598181828, issued on 03/11/2014.
Does MATTHEW HAND, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, MATTHEW HAND, MD had 22 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 7.2%.
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 HAND, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MATTHEW HAND, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Mupirocin, Cephalexin, Erythromycin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MATTHEW HAND, MD accept Medicare?
MATTHEW HAND, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 304 Part D claims and 165 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MATTHEW HAND, MD's credentials?
MATTHEW HAND, MD's NPI is 1598181828 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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