2026 NPPES data Dermatology Physician NPI 1467847541 MD
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RICHARD FLOWERS, MD

Dermatology Physician in CHARLOTTESVILLE, 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
926
Medicare Part D claims · 249 beneficiaries · Dermatology Physician avg: 729
Generic prescribing
82%
generic claims · 18% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
79.3949/100
▼ 4 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

RICHARD FLOWERS, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 79.3949/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 926 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

79.3949/100
MIPS score · -4 vs avg
926
Part D claims, 2023
82%
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 FLOWERS, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

79 30th percentile higher than 30% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. 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)

RICHARD FLOWERS, 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 FLOWERS, MD?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/05/2015

NPI 1467847541

Primary specialty

Dermatology Physician

Mid-sized

14,610 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

926 27% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 729

MIPS final score

79.3949/100 3.7050999999999874% pts

Above neutral 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

RICHARD FLOWERS, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Dermatology Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
79.3949/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Dermatology Physician) — 79.3949/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%79.4%
MIPS final score (Dermatology Physician) — 79.3949/100 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).

RICHARD FLOWERS, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1221 LEE ST, CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, 22908, with a listed phone of (434) 924-1931. NPI 1467847541 was issued on 04/05/2015. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FLOWERS 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 926 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 249 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.3 million in drug spend, split 18% brand-name and 82% 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 79.3949/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 73.6607, Cost 57.6556), 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

1221 LEE ST
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22908

Provider Details

NPI 1467847541
Specialty Dermatology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/05/2015

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

79.3949
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
73.6607
Quality
57.6556
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where RICHARD FLOWERS, 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.

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA PHYSICIANS GROUP
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA

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

RICHARD FLOWERS, MD — brand share 18.0%
Specialty average (est.)

18% brand-name claims vs 82% generic, on 926 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.

926
Total Claims
$1.3M
Total Drug Cost
249
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,184
Total Day Supply
31,917
Brand vs Generic
18% brand / 82% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.2M
Generic Drug Cost
$72K
Antibiotic Claims
48

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.64
Gender Split
54% female / 46% male
Age Distribution
<65: 68, 65-74: 113, 75-84: 54, 85+: 14

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What RICHARD FLOWERS, 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
Triamcinolone Acetonide
81
Clobetasol Propionate
66
Selenium Sulfide
65
Ketoconazole
61
Mupirocin
45
Mycophenolate Mofetil
41
Clindamycin Phosphate
34
Humira(Cf) Pen
Adalimumab
28
Otezla
Apremilast
26
Dupixent Pen
Dupilumab
25

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

Dermatology Physician Overview

How RICHARD FLOWERS, 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

RICHARD FLOWERS, MD's 926 claims are above 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 FLOWERS.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RICHARD FLOWERS, MD's specialty?
RICHARD FLOWERS, MD specializes in Dermatology Physician and practices in CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia. Credentials: MD.
How much does RICHARD FLOWERS, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RICHARD FLOWERS, MD wrote 926 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.3M in drug costs for 249 beneficiaries.
What is RICHARD FLOWERS, MD's Medicare quality score?
RICHARD FLOWERS, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 79.3949/100 (Quality: 73.6607, Cost: 57.6556). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is RICHARD FLOWERS, MD located?
RICHARD FLOWERS, MD is located at 1221 LEE ST, CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, 22908. Phone: (434) 924-1931.
What is RICHARD FLOWERS, MD's NPI number?
RICHARD FLOWERS, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1467847541, issued on 04/05/2015.
Does RICHARD FLOWERS, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RICHARD FLOWERS, MD's prescribing is 18% brand-name and 82% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.2M 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 RICHARD FLOWERS, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RICHARD FLOWERS, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Triamcinolone Acetonide, Clobetasol Propionate, Selenium Sulfide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RICHARD FLOWERS, MD accept Medicare?
RICHARD FLOWERS, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 926 Part D claims and 249 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RICHARD FLOWERS, MD's credentials?
RICHARD FLOWERS, MD's NPI is 1467847541 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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