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2026 NPPES data Dermatology Physician NPI 1962572305 M.D.
Verify on CMS → Michael Lichter, M.D.
Dermatology Physician in Nashua, New Hampshire.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 14,645 in Dermatology Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
87
Medicare Part D claims · 37 beneficiaries · Dermatology Physician avg: 729
Generic prescribing
69%
generic claims · 31% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
29.4/100
▼ 54 pts below national avg 83.1 · Below average
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Michael Lichter, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 29.4/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 87 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 29.4/100
- MIPS score · -54 vs avg
- 87
- Part D claims, 2023
- 69%
- 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.
Michael Lichter, 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
29 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Michael Lichter, M.D. sits
This provider among dermatology physician peers
Across the 6,594 dermatology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Michael Lichter, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 5% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 8% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one dermatology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Michael Lichter, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Michael Lichter, M.D. 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).
What does the federal data show about Michael Lichter, M.D.?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Dermatology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
87 88% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
29.4/100 53.7 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in New Hampshire
How Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among New Hampshire providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Michael Lichter, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Dermatology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 29.4/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Dermatology Physician) - 29.4/100 vs national avg 83.1
How MIPS and board certification work
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 Lichter, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 505 W HOLLIS ST, Nashua, NH, 03062, with a listed phone of (603) 579-9648. NPI 1962572305 was issued on 11/09/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 87 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 37 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $198K in drug spend, split 31% brand-name and 69% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 29.4/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 13, Cost 59.9), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Dermatology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 14,645 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1962572305 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Dermatology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 11/09/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
29.3683
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
12.9825
Quality
59.9118
Cost
0
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average
Michael Lichter, M.D. - brand share 31.0%
Dermatology Physician average
31% brand-name claims vs 69% generic, on 87 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.
87
Total Claims
$198K
Total Drug Cost
37
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 125
- Total Day Supply
- 3,528
- Brand vs Generic
- 31% brand / 69% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $196K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $2K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.02
- Gender Split
- 46% female / 54% male
Dermatology Physician Overview
How Michael Lichter, M.D. fits within the Dermatology Physician landscape nationally.
14,645
Dermatology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Dermatology Physician
729
Avg Claims per Provider
Michael Lichter, M.D.'s 87 claims are below the specialty average of 729.
Nearby Dermatology Physician Providers in New Hampshire
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Hampshire, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Lichter.
Dr. Denise Aaron
M.D.
Lebanon, NH
Dr. Rana Abdat
MD
Nashua, NH
Dr. Hamad Alabdulrazzaq
MD
Manchester, NH
Dr. Mahin Alamgir
MD
Keene, NH
Dr. Hagger Ali
MD
Portsmouth, NH
Compare Dermatology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the New Hampshire medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Michael Lichter, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Michael Lichter, M.D. specializes in Dermatology Physician and practices in Nashua, New Hampshire. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Michael Lichter, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Michael Lichter, M.D. wrote 87 Medicare Part D claims totaling $198K in drug costs for 37 beneficiaries.
What is Michael Lichter, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Michael Lichter, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 29.4/100 (Quality: 13, Cost: 59.9). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Michael Lichter, M.D. located? ▼
Michael Lichter, M.D. is located at 505 W HOLLIS ST, Nashua, NH, 03062. Phone: (603) 579-9648.
What is Michael Lichter, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Michael Lichter, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962572305, issued on 11/09/2006.
Does Michael Lichter, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Michael Lichter, M.D.'s prescribing is 31% brand-name and 69% generic drugs by claim count, with $196K in brand drug costs.
How many Dermatology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 14,645 Dermatology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Dermatology Physician provider writes 729 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does Michael Lichter, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Michael Lichter, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 87 Part D claims and 37 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Michael Lichter, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Michael Lichter, M.D.'s NPI is 1962572305 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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