2026 NPPES data Dermatology Physician NPI 1740286178 MD
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NANCY ASTLE, MD

Dermatology Physician in HUNTERSVILLE, North Carolina. 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
288
Medicare Part D claims · 160 beneficiaries · Dermatology Physician avg: 729
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
85.3607/100
▲ 2 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: NANCY ASTLE, MD is a Dermatology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in HUNTERSVILLE, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 288 claims across 160 beneficiaries — 7% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 85.3607/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: NANCY ASTLE, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 85.3607 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 288 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)

NANCY ASTLE, 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).

NANCY ASTLE, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/21/2005

NPI 1740286178

Primary specialty

Dermatology Physician

Mid-sized

14,610 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

288 60% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 729

MIPS final score

85.3607/100 2.2607% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Dermatology Physician share within North Carolina

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

NANCY ASTLE, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Dermatology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
85.3607/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Dermatology Physician) — 85.3607/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%85.4%
MIPS final score (Dermatology Physician) — 85.3607/100 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).

NANCY ASTLE, MD is a Dermatology Physician provider practicing in HUNTERSVILLE, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1740286178. 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.

NANCY ASTLE, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 13539 REESE BLVD W STE B, HUNTERSVILLE, NC, 28078, with a listed phone of (704) 892-4878. NPI 1740286178 was issued on 06/21/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ASTLE 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 288 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 160 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $11K in drug spend, split 7% brand-name and 93% 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 85.3607/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 87.3471, Cost 68.022), 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

13539 REESE BLVD W STE B
HUNTERSVILLE, NC 28078

Provider Details

NPI 1740286178
Specialty Dermatology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/21/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

85.3607
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
87.3471
Quality
68.022
Cost
95
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

NANCY ASTLE, MD — brand share 7.0%
Specialty average (est.)

7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 288 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.

288
Total Claims
$11K
Total Drug Cost
160
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
296
Total Day Supply
6,904
Brand vs Generic
7% brand / 93% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$3K
Generic Drug Cost
$8K
Antibiotic Claims
36

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.99
Gender Split
58% female / 42% 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
Ketoconazole
66
Mupirocin
41
Metronidazole
30
Triamcinolone Acetonide
24
Doxycycline Monohydrate
15
Cephalexin
14
Hydrocortisone
14
Betamethasone Dipropionate
13

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

Dermatology Physician Overview

How NANCY ASTLE, 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

NANCY ASTLE, MD's 288 claims are below the specialty average of 729.

Nearby Dermatology Physician Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as ASTLE.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NANCY ASTLE, MD's specialty?
NANCY ASTLE, MD specializes in Dermatology Physician and practices in HUNTERSVILLE, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does NANCY ASTLE, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NANCY ASTLE, MD wrote 288 Medicare Part D claims totaling $11K in drug costs for 160 beneficiaries.
What is NANCY ASTLE, MD's Medicare quality score?
NANCY ASTLE, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 85.3607/100 (Quality: 87.3471, Cost: 68.022). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is NANCY ASTLE, MD located?
NANCY ASTLE, MD is located at 13539 REESE BLVD W STE B, HUNTERSVILLE, NC, 28078. Phone: (704) 892-4878.
What is NANCY ASTLE, MD's NPI number?
NANCY ASTLE, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740286178, issued on 06/21/2005.
Does NANCY ASTLE, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
NANCY ASTLE, MD's prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $3K 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 NANCY ASTLE, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NANCY ASTLE, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ketoconazole, Mupirocin, Metronidazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NANCY ASTLE, MD accept Medicare?
NANCY ASTLE, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 288 Part D claims and 160 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NANCY ASTLE, MD's credentials?
NANCY ASTLE, MD's NPI is 1740286178 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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