2026 NPPES data Dermatology Physician NPI 1770946196 MD
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MEGAN WETZEL, MD

Dermatology Physician in WOODBURY, Minnesota. 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
613
Medicare Part D claims · 285 beneficiaries · Dermatology Physician avg: 729
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
82.6431/100
▼ 0 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

MEGAN WETZEL, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 82.6431/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 613 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

82.6431/100
MIPS score · 0 vs avg
613
Part D claims, 2023
96%
generic prescribing
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.

MEGAN WETZEL, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

83 39th percentile higher than 39% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. 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)

MEGAN WETZEL, 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 MEGAN WETZEL, MD?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/02/2016

NPI 1770946196

Primary specialty

Dermatology Physician

Mid-sized

14,610 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

613 16% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 729

MIPS final score

82.6431/100 0.4568999999999903% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Minnesota

How Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers

Minnesota providers

Dermatology Physician share within Minnesota

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MEGAN WETZEL, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Dermatology Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
82.6431/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Dermatology Physician) — 82.6431/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%82.6%
MIPS final score (Dermatology Physician) — 82.6431/100 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).

MEGAN WETZEL, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 8675 VALLEY CREEK RD, WOODBURY, MN, 55125, with a listed phone of (651) 241-3000. NPI 1770946196 was issued on 04/02/2016. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what WETZEL 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 613 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 285 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $197K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% 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 82.6431/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 88.2148, Cost 51.1439), 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

8675 VALLEY CREEK RD
WOODBURY, MN 55125

Provider Details

NPI 1770946196
Specialty Dermatology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/02/2016

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

82.6431
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
88.2148
Quality
51.1439
Cost
99
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MEGAN WETZEL, 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.

ALLINA HEALTH SYSTEM
ANNANDALE, MN

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

MEGAN WETZEL, MD — brand share 4.0%
Specialty average (est.)

4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 613 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.

613
Total Claims
$197K
Total Drug Cost
285
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
742
Total Day Supply
17,923
Brand vs Generic
4% brand / 96% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$165K
Generic Drug Cost
$32K
Antibiotic Claims
57

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.21
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male
Age Distribution
<65: 21, 65-74: 132, 75-84: 101, 85+: 31

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What MEGAN WETZEL, 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
Triamcinolone Acetonide
87
Ketoconazole
78
Hydrocortisone
59
Mometasone Furoate
36
Clobetasol Propionate
30
Fluocinonide
30
Cephalexin
28
Doxycycline Hyclate
22
Mupirocin
21
Fluorouracil
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 MEGAN WETZEL, 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

MEGAN WETZEL, MD's 613 claims are below the specialty average of 729.

Nearby Dermatology Physician Providers in Minnesota

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MEGAN WETZEL, MD's specialty?
MEGAN WETZEL, MD specializes in Dermatology Physician and practices in WOODBURY, Minnesota. Credentials: MD.
How much does MEGAN WETZEL, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MEGAN WETZEL, MD wrote 613 Medicare Part D claims totaling $197K in drug costs for 285 beneficiaries.
What is MEGAN WETZEL, MD's Medicare quality score?
MEGAN WETZEL, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 82.6431/100 (Quality: 88.2148, Cost: 51.1439). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MEGAN WETZEL, MD located?
MEGAN WETZEL, MD is located at 8675 VALLEY CREEK RD, WOODBURY, MN, 55125. Phone: (651) 241-3000.
What is MEGAN WETZEL, MD's NPI number?
MEGAN WETZEL, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770946196, issued on 04/02/2016.
Does MEGAN WETZEL, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MEGAN WETZEL, MD's prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $165K in brand drug costs.
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 MEGAN WETZEL, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MEGAN WETZEL, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Triamcinolone Acetonide, Ketoconazole, Hydrocortisone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MEGAN WETZEL, MD accept Medicare?
MEGAN WETZEL, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 613 Part D claims and 285 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MEGAN WETZEL, MD's credentials?
MEGAN WETZEL, MD's NPI is 1770946196 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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