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2026 NPPES data Pediatric Dermatology Physician NPI 1669421392 MD
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Pediatric Dermatology Physician in Westlake, Ohio.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 223 in Pediatric 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
637
Medicare Part D claims · 355 beneficiaries · Pediatric Dermatology Physician avg: 497
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Industry payments
$1.9K
91 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
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
Richard Assaf, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 637 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 75/100
- MIPS score · -8 vs avg
- 637
- Part D claims, 2023
- 93%
- 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.
Richard Assaf, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
75 15th percentile higher than 15% 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 Richard Assaf, MD sits
This provider among pediatric dermatology physician peers
Across the 65 pediatric dermatology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Richard Assaf, MD writes more Part D claims than 58% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 14% - placing this provider in the high-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 pediatric dermatology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Richard Assaf, MD. 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)
Richard Assaf, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 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 Richard Assaf, MD?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Pediatric Dermatology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
637 28% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
75/100 8.1 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Ohio
How Pediatric Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among Ohio providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Richard Assaf, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Pediatric Dermatology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 75/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Pediatric Dermatology Physician) - 75/100 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).
Richard Assaf, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pediatric Dermatology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2001 CROCKER RD, Westlake, OH, 44145, with a listed phone of (440) 871-0410. NPI 1669421392 was issued on 05/09/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 637 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 355 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $131K in drug spend, split 7% brand-name and 93% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 75/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.
Pediatric Dermatology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 223 enrolled providers across 39 states and an average of 497 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 | 1669421392 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Pediatric Dermatology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 05/09/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Richard Assaf, 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.
Parker Skin And Aesthetic Clinic Inc
Westlake, OH
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Industry payments received (2024) - CMS Open Payments transparency data
The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for Richard Assaf, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$1.9K
Largest payer
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
Most common payment type
Food and Beverage
Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias, they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.
License & disciplinary context - Ohio OMB 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~48K Ohio medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Richard Assaf, MD. To verify Richard Assaf, MD's current license status, search the OMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
158
Total board actions, Ohio 2023
Across 154 cases
3.29
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Ohio statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
56 cases
OMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Ohio disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Richard Assaf, MD - brand share 7.0%
Pediatric Dermatology Physician average
7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 637 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.
637
Total Claims
$131K
Total Drug Cost
355
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 709
- Total Day Supply
- 18,696
- Brand vs Generic
- 7% brand / 93% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $108K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $23K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 48
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 75.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.97
- Gender Split
- 44% female / 56% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Richard Assaf, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Triamcinolone Acet…
Triamcinolone Acetonide
78 claims
- Betamethasone Dipr…
Betamethasone Diprop Augmented
64 claims
- Mometasone Furoate
Mometasone Furoate
61 claims
- Clobetasol Propion…
Clobetasol Propionate
47 claims
- Mupirocin
Mupirocin
38 claims
- Fluconazole
Fluconazole
32 claims
- Ketoconazole 25
Ketoconazole
25 claims
- Hydrocortisone 23
Hydrocortisone
23 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 78 |
| Betamethasone Diprop Augmented Betamethasone/Propylene Glyc | 64 |
| Mometasone Furoate | 61 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 47 |
| Mupirocin | 38 |
| Fluconazole | 32 |
| Ketoconazole | 25 |
| Hydrocortisone | 23 |
| Tacrolimus | 23 |
| Ciclopirox Ciclopirox Olamine | 21 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Pediatric Dermatology Physician Overview
How Richard Assaf, MD fits within the Pediatric Dermatology Physician landscape nationally.
223
Pediatric Dermatology Physician Providers in US
39
States with Pediatric Dermatology Physician
497
Avg Claims per Provider
Richard Assaf, MD's 637 claims are above the specialty average of 497.
Nearby Pediatric Dermatology Physician Providers in Ohio
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Ohio, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Assaf.
Dr. Cheryl Bayart
MD, MPH
Cincinnati, OH
Dr. Remie Chrabieh
MD
Cincinnati, OH
Dr. Lisa Gelles
MD
Cleveland, OH
Dr. Kalyani Marathe
MD, MPH
Cincinnati, OH
Dr. Robert Marsico
M.D.
Medina, OH
Compare Pediatric 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 Ohio medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richard Assaf, MD's specialty? ▼
Richard Assaf, MD specializes in Pediatric Dermatology Physician and practices in Westlake, Ohio. Credentials: MD.
How much does Richard Assaf, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Richard Assaf, MD wrote 637 Medicare Part D claims totaling $131K in drug costs for 355 beneficiaries.
What is Richard Assaf, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Richard Assaf, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Richard Assaf, MD located? ▼
Richard Assaf, MD is located at 2001 CROCKER RD, Westlake, OH, 44145. Phone: (440) 871-0410.
What is Richard Assaf, MD's NPI number? ▼
Richard Assaf, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669421392, issued on 05/09/2006.
Does Richard Assaf, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Richard Assaf, MD's prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $108K in brand drug costs.
How many Pediatric Dermatology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 223 Pediatric Dermatology Physician providers across 39 states in the US. The average Pediatric Dermatology Physician provider writes 497 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Richard Assaf, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Richard Assaf, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Triamcinolone Acetonide, Betamethasone Diprop Augmented, Mometasone Furoate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Richard Assaf, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Richard Assaf, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 637 Part D claims and 355 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Richard Assaf, MD's credentials? ▼
Richard Assaf, MD's NPI is 1669421392 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 (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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