2026 NPPES data Procedural Dermatology Physician NPI 1134118987 MD
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MICHAEL FRETZIN, MD

Procedural Dermatology Physician in BUFFALO GROVE, Illinois. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 636 beneficiaries · Procedural Dermatology Physician avg: 664
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
95.6238/100
▲ 13 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$4.2K
194 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: MICHAEL FRETZIN, MD is a Procedural Dermatology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BUFFALO GROVE, Illinois with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 636 beneficiaries — 8% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 95.6238/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $4.2K across 194 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: MICHAEL FRETZIN, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 95.6238 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 1,516 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)

MICHAEL FRETZIN, 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).

MICHAEL FRETZIN, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/14/2005

NPI 1134118987

Primary specialty

Procedural Dermatology Physician

Niche

679 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,516 128% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 664

MIPS final score

95.6238/100 12.523800000000008% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Illinois

How Procedural Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among Illinois providers

Illinois providers

Procedural Dermatology Physician share within Illinois

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MICHAEL FRETZIN, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Procedural Dermatology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
95.6238/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Procedural Dermatology Physician) — 95.6238/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%95.6%
MIPS final score (Procedural Dermatology Physician) — 95.6238/100 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).

MICHAEL FRETZIN, MD is a Procedural Dermatology Physician provider practicing in BUFFALO GROVE, Illinois, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1134118987. 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 FRETZIN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Procedural Dermatology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 600 W LAKE COOK RD, BUFFALO GROVE, IL, 60089, with a listed phone of (847) 459-6611. NPI 1134118987 was issued on 10/14/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FRETZIN 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 1,516 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 636 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $772K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% 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 95.6238/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 92.4279, Cost 92.9848), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Procedural Dermatology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 679 enrolled providers across 48 states and an average of 664 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

600 W LAKE COOK RD
BUFFALO GROVE, IL 60089

Provider Details

NPI 1134118987
Specialty Procedural Dermatology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/14/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

95.6238
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
92.4279
Quality
92.9848
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MICHAEL FRETZIN, 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.

SCOTT D GLAZER MD SC
HIGHLAND PARK, IL

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 MICHAEL FRETZIN, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$4.2K

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 — Illinois IDFPR 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 ~42K Illinois medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to MICHAEL FRETZIN, MD. To verify MICHAEL FRETZIN, MD's current license status, search the IDFPR public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

106
Total board actions, Illinois 2023
Across 103 cases
2.52
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Illinois statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
38 cases

IDFPR 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 Illinois disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

MICHAEL FRETZIN, MD — brand share 8.0%
Specialty average (est.)

8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 1,516 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.

1,516
Total Claims
$772K
Total Drug Cost
636
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,828
Total Day Supply
48,164
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 92% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$722K
Generic Drug Cost
$50K
Antibiotic Claims
164

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.17
Gender Split
46% female / 54% male
Age Distribution
<65: 21, 65-74: 279, 75-84: 249, 85+: 87

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Triamcinolone Acetonide
343
Ketoconazole
154
Clobetasol Propionate
101
Valacyclovir
Valacyclovir Hcl
80
Doxycycline Hyclate
66
Minocycline Hcl
66
Prednisone
47
Fluocinonide
46
Mupirocin
44
Humira(Cf) Pen
Adalimumab
41

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

Procedural Dermatology Physician Overview

How MICHAEL FRETZIN, MD fits within the Procedural Dermatology Physician landscape nationally.

679
Procedural Dermatology Physician Providers in US
48
States with Procedural Dermatology Physician
664
Avg Claims per Provider

MICHAEL FRETZIN, MD's 1,516 claims are above the specialty average of 664.

Nearby Procedural Dermatology Physician Providers in Illinois

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MICHAEL FRETZIN, MD's specialty?
MICHAEL FRETZIN, MD specializes in Procedural Dermatology Physician and practices in BUFFALO GROVE, Illinois. Credentials: MD.
How much does MICHAEL FRETZIN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MICHAEL FRETZIN, MD wrote 1,516 Medicare Part D claims totaling $772K in drug costs for 636 beneficiaries.
What is MICHAEL FRETZIN, MD's Medicare quality score?
MICHAEL FRETZIN, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 95.6238/100 (Quality: 92.4279, Cost: 92.9848). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MICHAEL FRETZIN, MD located?
MICHAEL FRETZIN, MD is located at 600 W LAKE COOK RD, BUFFALO GROVE, IL, 60089. Phone: (847) 459-6611.
What is MICHAEL FRETZIN, MD's NPI number?
MICHAEL FRETZIN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1134118987, issued on 10/14/2005.
Does MICHAEL FRETZIN, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MICHAEL FRETZIN, MD's prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $722K in brand drug costs.
How many Procedural Dermatology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 679 Procedural Dermatology Physician providers across 48 states in the US. The average Procedural Dermatology Physician provider writes 664 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MICHAEL FRETZIN, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MICHAEL FRETZIN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Triamcinolone Acetonide, Ketoconazole, Clobetasol Propionate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MICHAEL FRETZIN, MD accept Medicare?
MICHAEL FRETZIN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,516 Part D claims and 636 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MICHAEL FRETZIN, MD's credentials?
MICHAEL FRETZIN, MD's NPI is 1134118987 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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