2026 NPPES data Dermatopathology Physician NPI 1710447834 MD
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Peter Chow, MD

Dermatopathology Physician in Kansas City, Kansas. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 570 in Dermatopathology 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
123
Medicare Part D claims · 58 beneficiaries · Dermatopathology Physician avg: 650
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Peter Chow, MD filed 123 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Dermatopathology Physician in Kansas City, Kansas, prescribing 89% generic.

123
Part D claims, 2023
89%
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.

Peter Chow, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally

123 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2K+: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)

Peter Chow, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation - 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 Peter Chow, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/24/2019

NPI 1710447834

Primary specialty

Dermatopathology Physician

Niche

570 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

123 81% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 650

Specialty distribution in Kansas

How Dermatopathology Physician compares to other specialties among Kansas providers

Kansas providers

Largest specialties in Kansas (% of in-state providers)

Behavior Technician - 6.6%Behavior Technician6.6%Social Worker - 5%Social Worker5%Pharmacist - 4.9%Pharmacist4.9%Physical Therapist - 4.8%Physical Therapist4.8%Family Nurse Practitioner - 3.9%Family Nurse Practitioner3.9%Clinical Social Worker - 3.7%Clinical Social Worker3.7%Dermatopathology Physician - 0%Dermatopathology Physician0%
Largest specialties in Kansas (% of in-state providers)

Board certification

Not published by CMS

CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Dermatopathology Physician. Verify directly:

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).

Peter Chow, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatopathology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 3901 RAINBOW BLVD, Kansas City, KS, 66160, with a listed phone of (913) 588-5000. NPI 1710447834 was issued on 03/24/2019. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Chow 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 123 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 58 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $28K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% 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.

Dermatopathology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 570 enrolled providers across 48 states and an average of 650 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

3901 RAINBOW BLVD
Kansas City, KS 66160

Provider Details

NPI 1710447834
Specialty Dermatopathology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/24/2019

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Peter Chow, 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.

Kansas University Physicians Inc
Overland Park, KS

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

Peter Chow, MD - brand share 11.0%
Dermatopathology Physician average

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 123 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.

123
Total Claims
$28K
Total Drug Cost
58
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
143
Total Day Supply
3,550
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$24K
Generic Drug Cost
$4K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.80
Gender Split
53% female / 47% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Peter Chow, 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
Ketoconazole
22
Clobetasol Propionate
19
Triamcinolone Acetonide
11

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

Dermatopathology Physician Overview

How Peter Chow, MD fits within the Dermatopathology Physician landscape nationally.

570
Dermatopathology Physician Providers in US
48
States with Dermatopathology Physician
650
Avg Claims per Provider

Peter Chow, MD's 123 claims are below the specialty average of 650.

Nearby Dermatopathology Physician Providers in Kansas

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

Compare Dermatopathology 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 Kansas medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Dermatopathology Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Peter Chow, MD's specialty?
Peter Chow, MD specializes in Dermatopathology Physician and practices in Kansas City, Kansas. Credentials: MD.
How much does Peter Chow, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Peter Chow, MD wrote 123 Medicare Part D claims totaling $28K in drug costs for 58 beneficiaries.
Where is Peter Chow, MD located?
Peter Chow, MD is located at 3901 RAINBOW BLVD, Kansas City, KS, 66160. Phone: (913) 588-5000.
What is Peter Chow, MD's NPI number?
Peter Chow, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710447834, issued on 03/24/2019.
Does Peter Chow, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Peter Chow, MD's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $24K in brand drug costs.
How many Dermatopathology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 570 Dermatopathology Physician providers across 48 states in the US. The average Dermatopathology Physician provider writes 650 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Peter Chow, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Peter Chow, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ketoconazole, Clobetasol Propionate, Triamcinolone Acetonide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Peter Chow, MD accept Medicare?
Peter Chow, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 123 Part D claims and 58 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Peter Chow, MD's credentials?
Peter Chow, MD's NPI is 1710447834 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.
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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.