2026 NPPES data Dermatology Physician NPI 1871670166 MD
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MICHELLE RIVERA, MD

Dermatology Physician in ARLINGTON, Virginia. 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
638
Medicare Part D claims · 265 beneficiaries · Dermatology Physician avg: 729
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

MICHELLE RIVERA, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 638 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

100/100
MIPS score · +17 vs avg
638
Part D claims, 2023
95%
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.

MICHELLE RIVERA, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

100 Top 7% higher than 93% 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)

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)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/01/2006

NPI 1871670166

Primary specialty

Dermatology Physician

Mid-sized

14,610 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

638 12% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 729

MIPS final score

100/100 16.900000000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Virginia

How Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among Virginia providers

Virginia providers

Dermatology Physician share within Virginia

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MICHELLE RIVERA, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Dermatology Physician national average

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

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

0%100%National avg83%99%
MIPS final score (Dermatology Physician) — 100/100 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).

MICHELLE RIVERA, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1635 N GEORGE MASON DRIVE, ARLINGTON, VA, 22205, with a listed phone of (703) 524-7206. NPI 1871670166 was issued on 11/01/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what RIVERA 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 638 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 265 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $26K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% 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 100/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100), 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

1635 N GEORGE MASON DRIVE
ARLINGTON, VA 22205

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
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality

Reporting: Individual

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

MICHELLE RIVERA, MD — brand share 5.0%
Specialty average (est.)

5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 638 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.

638
Total Claims
$26K
Total Drug Cost
265
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
686
Total Day Supply
16,327
Brand vs Generic
5% brand / 95% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$7K
Generic Drug Cost
$19K
Antibiotic Claims
104

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.97
Gender Split
65% female / 35% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What MICHELLE RIVERA, MD 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
Doxycycline Monohydrate
73
Fluocinonide
56
Clobetasol Propionate
48
Triamcinolone Acetonide
43
Metronidazole
36
Fluorouracil
34
Clindamycin Phosphate
30
Desonide
29
Mometasone Furoate
25
Ketoconazole
21

* 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.

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

MICHELLE RIVERA, MD's 638 claims are below the specialty average of 729.

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.

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 2023, MICHELLE RIVERA, MD wrote 638 Medicare Part D claims totaling $26K in drug costs for 265 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 national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. 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 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $7K in brand drug costs.
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 MICHELLE RIVERA, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MICHELLE RIVERA, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Doxycycline Monohydrate, Fluocinonide, Clobetasol Propionate. 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 638 Part D claims and 265 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. 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

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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