2026 NPPES data Dermatology Physician NPI 1184700981 M.D.
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MELANIE KUECHLE, M.D.

Dermatology Physician in EDMONDS, Washington. 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
149
Medicare Part D claims · 79 beneficiaries · Dermatology Physician avg: 729
MIPS score
94.8166/100
▲ 12 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$1.8K
76 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

MELANIE KUECHLE, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 94.8166/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 149 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

94.8166/100
MIPS score · +12 vs avg
149
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.

MELANIE KUECHLE, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

95 Top 25% higher than 75% 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)

MELANIE KUECHLE, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 3 hospital affiliations — 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 MELANIE KUECHLE, M.D.?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/27/2006

NPI 1184700981

Primary specialty

Dermatology Physician

Mid-sized

14,610 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

149 80% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 729

MIPS final score

94.8166/100 11.7166% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Washington

How Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among Washington providers

Washington providers

Dermatology Physician share within Washington

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

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

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
94.8166/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Dermatology Physician) — 94.8166/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%94.8%
MIPS final score (Dermatology Physician) — 94.8166/100 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 KUECHLE, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 21727 76TH AVE W, EDMONDS, WA, 98026, with a listed phone of (425) 672-1333. NPI 1184700981 was issued on 10/27/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KUECHLE 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 149 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 79 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $16K in drug spend. 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 94.8166/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 90.5757), 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

21727 76TH AVE W
EDMONDS, WA 98026

Provider Details

NPI 1184700981
Specialty Dermatology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/27/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

94.8166
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
90.5757
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MELANIE KUECHLE, M.D. 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.

CLIVE M LIU MD PLLC
BELLEVUE, WA
CURTIS T. THOMPSON, M.D. AND ASSOCIATES, PLLC
ANN ARBOR, MI
DERMATOLOGY DIVISION UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MEDICAL CENTER
SALT LAKE CITY, UT

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 MELANIE KUECHLE, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.8K

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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.

License & disciplinary context — Washington WMC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~34K Washington medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to MELANIE KUECHLE, M.D.. To verify MELANIE KUECHLE, M.D.'s current license status, search the WMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

88
Total board actions, Washington 2023
Across 85 cases
2.59
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Washington statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
31 cases

WMC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Washington disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

149
Total Claims
$16K
Total Drug Cost
79
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
182
Total Day Supply
5,021
Generic Drug Cost
$7K
Antibiotic Claims
14

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.33
Gender Split
52% female / 48% male
Age Distribution
<65: 0, 65-74: 35, 75-84: 28, 85+: 16

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What MELANIE KUECHLE, M.D. 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
Clobetasol Propionate
30
Triamcinolone Acetonide
27
Ketoconazole
18
Doxycycline Hyclate
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 MELANIE KUECHLE, 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

MELANIE KUECHLE, M.D.'s 149 claims are below the specialty average of 729.

Nearby Dermatology Physician Providers in Washington

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MELANIE KUECHLE, M.D.'s specialty?
MELANIE KUECHLE, M.D. specializes in Dermatology Physician and practices in EDMONDS, Washington. Credentials: M.D..
How much does MELANIE KUECHLE, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MELANIE KUECHLE, M.D. wrote 149 Medicare Part D claims totaling $16K in drug costs for 79 beneficiaries.
What is MELANIE KUECHLE, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
MELANIE KUECHLE, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 94.8166/100 (Quality: 90.5757). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MELANIE KUECHLE, M.D. located?
MELANIE KUECHLE, M.D. is located at 21727 76TH AVE W, EDMONDS, WA, 98026. Phone: (425) 672-1333.
What is MELANIE KUECHLE, M.D.'s NPI number?
MELANIE KUECHLE, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184700981, issued on 10/27/2006.
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 MELANIE KUECHLE, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MELANIE KUECHLE, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Clobetasol Propionate, Triamcinolone Acetonide, Ketoconazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MELANIE KUECHLE, M.D. accept Medicare?
MELANIE KUECHLE, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 149 Part D claims and 79 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MELANIE KUECHLE, M.D.'s credentials?
MELANIE KUECHLE, M.D.'s NPI is 1184700981 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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