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MELANIE ADAMS, MD

Dermatology Physician in COLUMBIA, Maryland. 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
76
Medicare Part D claims · 49 beneficiaries · Dermatology Physician avg: 729
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 17% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: MELANIE ADAMS, MD is a Dermatology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in COLUMBIA, Maryland with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 76 claims across 49 beneficiaries — 17% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: MELANIE ADAMS, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 76 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)

MELANIE ADAMS, MD 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).

MELANIE ADAMS, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/16/2006

NPI 1265406078

Primary specialty

Dermatology Physician

Mid-sized

14,610 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

76 90% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 729

MIPS final score

100/100 16.900000000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Maryland

How Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among Maryland providers

Maryland providers

Dermatology Physician share within Maryland

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MELANIE ADAMS, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Dermatology Physician national average

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

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

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

MELANIE ADAMS, MD is a Dermatology Physician provider practicing in COLUMBIA, Maryland, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1265406078. 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.

MELANIE ADAMS, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 10700 CHARTER DR, COLUMBIA, MD, 21044, with a listed phone of (410) 910-2366. NPI 1265406078 was issued on 02/16/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ADAMS 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 76 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 49 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $6K in drug spend, split 17% brand-name and 83% 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 100/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100), 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

10700 CHARTER DR
COLUMBIA, MD 21044

Provider Details

NPI 1265406078
Specialty Dermatology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 02/16/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

100
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality

Reporting: Individual

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

MELANIE ADAMS, MD — brand share 17.0%
Specialty average (est.)

17% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 76 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.

76
Total Claims
$6K
Total Drug Cost
49
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
79
Total Day Supply
1,885
Brand vs Generic
17% brand / 83% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$3K
Generic Drug Cost
$3K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.76
Gender Split
67% female / 33% male

Dermatology Physician Overview

How MELANIE ADAMS, 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

MELANIE ADAMS, MD's 76 claims are below the specialty average of 729.

Nearby Dermatology Physician Providers in Maryland

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MELANIE ADAMS, MD's specialty?
MELANIE ADAMS, MD specializes in Dermatology Physician and practices in COLUMBIA, Maryland. Credentials: MD.
How much does MELANIE ADAMS, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MELANIE ADAMS, MD wrote 76 Medicare Part D claims totaling $6K in drug costs for 49 beneficiaries.
What is MELANIE ADAMS, MD's Medicare quality score?
MELANIE ADAMS, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100 (Quality: 100). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MELANIE ADAMS, MD located?
MELANIE ADAMS, MD is located at 10700 CHARTER DR, COLUMBIA, MD, 21044. Phone: (410) 910-2366.
What is MELANIE ADAMS, MD's NPI number?
MELANIE ADAMS, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265406078, issued on 02/16/2006.
Does MELANIE ADAMS, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MELANIE ADAMS, MD's prescribing is 17% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $3K 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.
Does MELANIE ADAMS, MD accept Medicare?
MELANIE ADAMS, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 76 Part D claims and 49 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MELANIE ADAMS, MD's credentials?
MELANIE ADAMS, MD's NPI is 1265406078 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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