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2026 NPPES data Dermatology Physician NPI 1730142191 MD
Verify on CMS → Richard Hempstead, MD
Dermatology Physician in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 14,610 in 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
435
Medicare Part D claims · 155 beneficiaries · Dermatology Physician avg: 729
MIPS score
0/100
▼ 83 pts below national avg 83.1 · Penalty band
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Richard Hempstead, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 0/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 435 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 0/100
- MIPS score · -83 vs avg
- 435
- Part D claims, 2023
- 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 Hempstead, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
0 0th percentile higher than 0% 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 Hempstead, MD sits
This provider among dermatology physician peers
Across the 6,594 dermatology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Richard Hempstead, MD writes more Part D claims than 30% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 0% - placing this provider in the lower-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 dermatology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Richard Hempstead, 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 Hempstead, 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 Richard Hempstead, MD?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Dermatology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
435 40% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
0/100 83.1 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in New Mexico
How Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among New Mexico providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Richard Hempstead, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Dermatology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 0/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Dermatology Physician) - 0/100 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 Hempstead, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 509 S MAIN STREET STE B, Las Cruces, NM, 88001, with a listed phone of (575) 525-0505. NPI 1730142191 was issued on 04/07/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 435 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 155 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $16K in drug spend. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 0/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0), 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1730142191 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Dermatology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 04/07/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
0
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
0
Quality
Reporting: Individual
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
435
Total Claims
$16K
Total Drug Cost
155
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 505
- Total Day Supply
- 12,105
- Generic Drug Cost
- $14K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 17
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 77.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.23
- Gender Split
- 38% female / 62% 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 Hempstead, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Triamcinolone Acet…
Triamcinolone Acetonide
84 claims
- Mupirocin
Mupirocin
79 claims
- Acyclovir
Acyclovir
60 claims
- Calcipotriene 29
Calcipotriene
29 claims
- Fluorouracil 26
Fluorouracil
26 claims
- Ketoconazole 21
Ketoconazole
21 claims
- Imiquimod 19
Imiquimod
19 claims
- Gabapentin 17
Gabapentin
17 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 84 |
| Mupirocin | 79 |
| Acyclovir | 60 |
| Calcipotriene | 29 |
| Fluorouracil | 26 |
| Ketoconazole | 21 |
| Imiquimod | 19 |
| Gabapentin | 17 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 16 |
* 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 Hempstead, 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 Hempstead, MD's 435 claims are below the specialty average of 729.
Nearby Dermatology Physician Providers in New Mexico
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Mexico, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Hempstead.
Dr. Gilbert Arizaga
MD
Silver City, NM
Dr. James Auerbach
MD
Santa Fe, NM
Dr. Tiffany Autry
DNP FNP MEP-C
Las Cruces, NM
Dr. Ran Bang
MD
Albuquerque, NM
Dr. Alan Blaugrund
MD
Albuquerque, NM
Compare 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 New Mexico medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Dermatology Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richard Hempstead, MD's specialty? ▼
Richard Hempstead, MD specializes in Dermatology Physician and practices in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Credentials: MD.
How much does Richard Hempstead, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Richard Hempstead, MD wrote 435 Medicare Part D claims totaling $16K in drug costs for 155 beneficiaries.
What is Richard Hempstead, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Richard Hempstead, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 0/100 (Quality: 0). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Richard Hempstead, MD located? ▼
Richard Hempstead, MD is located at 509 S MAIN STREET STE B, Las Cruces, NM, 88001. Phone: (575) 525-0505.
What is Richard Hempstead, MD's NPI number? ▼
Richard Hempstead, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730142191, issued on 04/07/2006.
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 Hempstead, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Richard Hempstead, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Triamcinolone Acetonide, Mupirocin, Acyclovir. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Richard Hempstead, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Richard Hempstead, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 435 Part D claims and 155 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Richard Hempstead, MD's credentials? ▼
Richard Hempstead, MD's NPI is 1730142191 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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