2026 NPPES data Dermatopathology Physician NPI 1891801346 M.D.
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RICHARD PARKINSON, M.D.

Dermatopathology Physician in PROVO, Utah. 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
206
Medicare Part D claims · 100 beneficiaries · Dermatopathology Physician avg: 650
MIPS score
0/100
▼ 83 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$487.27
24 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: RICHARD PARKINSON, M.D. is a Dermatopathology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in PROVO, Utah with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 206 claims across 100 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 0/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $487.27 across 24 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: RICHARD PARKINSON, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 0 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 206 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)

RICHARD PARKINSON, M.D. 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).

RICHARD PARKINSON, M.D. at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/21/2006

NPI 1891801346

Primary specialty

Dermatopathology Physician

Niche

570 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

206 68% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 650

MIPS final score

0/100 83.1% pts

Penalty band band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Utah

How Dermatopathology Physician compares to other specialties among Utah providers

Utah providers

Dermatopathology Physician share within Utah

1. Dermatopathology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Dermatopathology Physician share within Utah

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

RICHARD PARKINSON, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Dermatopathology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
0/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Dermatopathology Physician) — 0/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%0%
MIPS final score (Dermatopathology Physician) — 0/100 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 PARKINSON, M.D. is a Dermatopathology Physician provider practicing in PROVO, Utah, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1891801346. 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.

RICHARD PARKINSON, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatopathology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 5314 N 250 W, PROVO, UT, 84604, with a listed phone of (801) 225-8484. NPI 1891801346 was issued on 08/21/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what PARKINSON 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 206 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 100 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $92K in drug spend. 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 0/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0), compared with the national average of 83.1.

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

5314 N 250 W
PROVO, UT 84604

Provider Details

NPI 1891801346
Specialty Dermatopathology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/21/2006

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

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 PARKINSON, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$487

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

206
Total Claims
$92K
Total Drug Cost
100
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
325
Total Day Supply
8,913
Generic Drug Cost
$8K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.04
Gender Split
42% female / 58% male
Age Distribution
<65: 0, 65-74: 45, 75-84: 41, 85+: 14

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Minoxidil
40
Metronidazole
15
Betamethasone Dipropionate
14
Triamcinolone Acetonide
14
Clobetasol Propionate
12

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

Dermatopathology Physician Overview

How RICHARD PARKINSON, M.D. fits within the Dermatopathology Physician landscape nationally.

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

RICHARD PARKINSON, M.D.'s 206 claims are below the specialty average of 650.

Nearby Dermatopathology Physician Providers in Utah

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RICHARD PARKINSON, M.D.'s specialty?
RICHARD PARKINSON, M.D. specializes in Dermatopathology Physician and practices in PROVO, Utah. Credentials: M.D..
How much does RICHARD PARKINSON, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RICHARD PARKINSON, M.D. wrote 206 Medicare Part D claims totaling $92K in drug costs for 100 beneficiaries.
What is RICHARD PARKINSON, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
RICHARD PARKINSON, M.D. 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 PARKINSON, M.D. located?
RICHARD PARKINSON, M.D. is located at 5314 N 250 W, PROVO, UT, 84604. Phone: (801) 225-8484.
What is RICHARD PARKINSON, M.D.'s NPI number?
RICHARD PARKINSON, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891801346, issued on 08/21/2006.
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 RICHARD PARKINSON, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RICHARD PARKINSON, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Minoxidil, Metronidazole, Betamethasone Dipropionate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RICHARD PARKINSON, M.D. accept Medicare?
RICHARD PARKINSON, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 206 Part D claims and 100 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RICHARD PARKINSON, M.D.'s credentials?
RICHARD PARKINSON, M.D.'s NPI is 1891801346 with credentials M.D.. 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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