NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Dermatology Physician NPI 1871670166 MD
Verify on CMS → Michelle Rivera, MD
Dermatology Physician in Arlington, Virginia.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 15,011 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.
Federal data, no proprietary rating.
We show these CMS records as-is - no composite score, no star rating, no editorial opinion layered on top.
Prescribing volume
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 432 beneficiaries · Dermatology Physician avg: 799
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.5 · Exceptional
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Michelle Rivera, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100/100 - above the 83.5 national average - and filed 1,036 Medicare Part D claims in 2024.
- 100/100
- MIPS score · +17 vs avg
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2024
- 94%
- 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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Michelle Rivera, MD
Federal records show an active NPI with both Medicare prescribing volume and a measured CMS quality score — objective registry data, not patient reviews.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1871670166), first enumerated 11/01/2006.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 1,036 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
CMS quality reporting (MIPS)
Reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100/100 in the Quality Payment Program — a federal quality measure, not a patient review.
Source: CMS Quality Payment Program
- Reported
Board certification signal
Heuristic suggests board-certified status based on ABMS-eligible specialty taxonomy plus active CMS participation signals — not a direct ABMS verification.
- Not in federal data
Individual sanction lookup
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Source: State medical board / FSMB
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1871670166 · Dermatology Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MID · MIPS-ELITE · RX-MID · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-FINISH
- NPI-10 1871670166
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-MID 15K Dermatology Physician
- MIPS-ELITE 100/100
- RX-MID 1,036
- BOOK-THIN 402 in Virginia
- PHOTO-FINISH Chante Aksut, MD · ±0.0
MIPS final-score neighbourhood
Same-specialty nationwide peers by CMS final score, not geographic proximity
- Rivera · this pr…
Rivera · this provider
100 MIPS pts
- Richard Bottigli…
Richard Bottiglione, MD
100 MIPS pts
- Chante Aksut, MD…
Chante Aksut, MD
100 MIPS pts
- Kathleen Beckum,…
Kathleen Beckum, M.D.
100 MIPS pts
- Lindsey Bordone,…
Lindsey Bordone, M.D.
100 MIPS pts
What this shows Nearest measured MIPS peers for this NUCC specialty (2023 performance year).
Michelle Rivera, MD's MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.
100 ≥ 92nd percentile 92% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more measured 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.
The percentile is a conservative whole-score-point band: it counts only measured clinicians in lower score bands. A CMS MIPS metric is not a recommendation or a clinical-quality rating by PlainDoctor. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Michelle Rivera, MD sits
This provider among dermatology physician peers
Across the 5,700 dermatology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Michelle Rivera, MD writes more Part D claims than 71% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 84% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Each dot is one dermatology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Michelle Rivera, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
✓
Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Michelle Rivera, 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).
What does the federal data show about Michelle Rivera, MD?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Dermatology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,036 30% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
100/100 16.5 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Virginia
How Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among Virginia providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Michelle Rivera, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Dermatology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 100/100
- vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1871670166 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Dermatology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 11/01/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
100
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
100
Quality
Reporting: Individual
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Michelle Rivera, MD - brand share 6.0%
Dermatology Physician average
6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 1,036 2024 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 2024.
1,036
Total Claims
$34K
Total Drug Cost
432
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,133.2
- Total Day Supply
- 25,945
- Brand vs Generic
- 6% brand / 94% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $5K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $29K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 150
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 76.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.96
- Gender Split
- 69% female / 31% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Michelle Rivera, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Fluocinonide
Fluocinonide
109 claims
- Doxycycline Monohy…
Doxycycline Monohydrate
96 claims
- Desonide
Desonide
94 claims
- Metronidazole
Metronidazole
79 claims
- Clobetasol Propion…
Clobetasol Propionate
75 claims
- Triamcinolone Acet…
Triamcinolone Acetonide
59 claims
- Mometasone Furoate
Mometasone Furoate
46 claims
- Clindamycin Phosph… 42
Clindamycin Phosphate
42 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Fluocinonide | 109 |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 96 |
| Desonide | 94 |
| Metronidazole | 79 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 75 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 59 |
| Mometasone Furoate | 46 |
| Clindamycin Phosphate | 42 |
| Fluorouracil | 41 |
| Clotrimazole-Betamethasone Clotrimazole/Betamethasone Dip | 28 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Dermatology Physician Overview
How Michelle Rivera, MD fits within the Dermatology Physician landscape nationally.
15,011
Dermatology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Dermatology Physician
799
Avg Claims per Provider
Michelle Rivera, MD's 1,036 claims are above the specialty average of 799.
Nationwide Dermatology Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Rivera, both outside Virginia so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar MIPS final score
Nearest same-specialty clinicians by CMS MIPS final score (100 here).
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Dermatology Physician Providers in Virginia
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Virginia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Rivera.
One of 402 Dermatology Physician providers enrolled in Virginia, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Charles Aaronson
MD
Fairfax, VA
Dr. Liana Abramova
MD
Fairfax, VA
Dr. Erin Adams
MD
Midlothian, VA
Dr. Raj Agarwal
M.D.
North Chesterfield, VA
Dr. Etsubdenk Ajebo
MD
Fairfax, VA
Compare Dermatology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Michelle Rivera, MD's specialty? ▼
Michelle Rivera, MD specializes in Dermatology Physician and practices in Arlington, Virginia. Credentials: MD.
How much does Michelle Rivera, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Michelle Rivera, MD wrote 1,036 Medicare Part D claims totaling $34K in drug costs for 432 beneficiaries.
What is Michelle Rivera, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Michelle Rivera, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100 (Quality: 100). The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Michelle Rivera, MD located? ▼
Michelle Rivera, MD is located at 1635 N GEORGE MASON DRIVE, Arlington, VA, 22205. Phone: (703) 524-7206.
What is Michelle Rivera, MD's NPI number? ▼
Michelle Rivera, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871670166, issued on 11/01/2006.
Does Michelle Rivera, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Michelle Rivera, MD's prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $5K in brand drug costs.
How many Dermatology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 15,011 Dermatology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Dermatology Physician provider writes 799 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Michelle Rivera, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Michelle Rivera, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Fluocinonide, Doxycycline Monohydrate, Desonide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Michelle Rivera, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Michelle Rivera, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,036 Part D claims and 432 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Michelle Rivera, MD's credentials? ▼
Michelle Rivera, MD's NPI is 1871670166 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
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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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