2026 NPPES data Dermatology Physician NPI 1164458162
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MICHAEL BAYER

Dermatology Physician in DULUTH, 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
98
Medicare Part D claims · 42 beneficiaries · Dermatology Physician avg: 729
What the federal data reveals: MICHAEL BAYER is a Dermatology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in DULUTH, Minnesota with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 98 claims across 42 beneficiaries .

What stands out: MICHAEL BAYER filed 98 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across DULUTH, Minnesota. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

MICHAEL BAYER practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

MICHAEL BAYER at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/23/2006

NPI 1164458162

Primary specialty

Dermatology Physician

Mid-sized

14,610 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

98 87% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 729

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Dermatology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Dermatology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Dermatology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Dermatology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

MICHAEL BAYER is a Dermatology Physician provider practicing in DULUTH, Minnesota, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). NPI: 1164458162. 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.

MICHAEL BAYER appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatology Physician provider at 400 E 3RD ST, DULUTH, MN, 55805, with a listed phone of (218) 786-8364. NPI 1164458162 was issued on 06/23/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BAYER 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 98 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 42 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $5K 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.

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

400 E 3RD ST
DULUTH, MN 55805

Provider Details

NPI 1164458162
Specialty Dermatology Physician
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/23/2006

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

98
Total Claims
$5K
Total Drug Cost
42
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
153
Total Day Supply
4,376
Generic Drug Cost
$4K
Antibiotic Claims
18

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.16
Gender Split
43% female / 57% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Doxycycline Monohydrate
14
Ketoconazole
12

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

Dermatology Physician Overview

How MICHAEL BAYER fits within the Dermatology Physician landscape nationally.

14,610
Dermatology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Dermatology Physician
729
Avg Claims per Provider

MICHAEL BAYER's 98 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 BAYER.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MICHAEL BAYER's specialty?
MICHAEL BAYER specializes in Dermatology Physician and practices in DULUTH, Minnesota.
How much does MICHAEL BAYER prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MICHAEL BAYER wrote 98 Medicare Part D claims totaling $5K in drug costs for 42 beneficiaries.
Where is MICHAEL BAYER located?
MICHAEL BAYER is located at 400 E 3RD ST, DULUTH, MN, 55805. Phone: (218) 786-8364.
What is MICHAEL BAYER's NPI number?
MICHAEL BAYER's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164458162, issued on 06/23/2006.
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 MICHAEL BAYER prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MICHAEL BAYER's most frequently prescribed drugs include Doxycycline Monohydrate, Ketoconazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MICHAEL BAYER accept Medicare?
MICHAEL BAYER appears in CMS Medicare data with 98 Part D claims and 42 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MICHAEL BAYER's credentials?
MICHAEL BAYER's NPI is 1164458162. 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.
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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