2026 NPPES data Dermatology Physician NPI 1588645451 MD
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RICHARD WORTZEL, MD

Dermatology Physician in PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania. 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
348
Medicare Part D claims · 125 beneficiaries · Dermatology Physician avg: 729
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
85.4852/100
▲ 2 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

RICHARD WORTZEL, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 85.4852/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 348 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

85.4852/100
MIPS score · +2 vs avg
348
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 WORTZEL, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

85 49th percentile higher than 49% 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%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). This entry sits in this band. 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 WORTZEL, 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 WORTZEL, MD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/08/2005

NPI 1588645451

Primary specialty

Dermatology Physician

Mid-sized

14,610 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

348 52% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 729

MIPS final score

85.4852/100 2.3852000000000118% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Pennsylvania

How Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among Pennsylvania providers

Pennsylvania providers

Dermatology Physician share within Pennsylvania

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

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

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
85.4852/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Dermatology Physician) — 85.4852/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%85.5%
MIPS final score (Dermatology Physician) — 85.4852/100 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 WORTZEL, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 3400 CIVIC CENTER BLVD, PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19104, with a listed phone of (215) 662-2737. NPI 1588645451 was issued on 11/08/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what WORTZEL 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 348 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 125 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $25K in drug spend, split 7% brand-name and 93% 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 85.4852/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 73.6095), 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

3400 CIVIC CENTER BLVD
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104

Provider Details

NPI 1588645451
Specialty Dermatology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/08/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

85.4852
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
73.6095
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

License & disciplinary context — Pennsylvania PA-BOM 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 ~45K Pennsylvania medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to RICHARD WORTZEL, MD. To verify RICHARD WORTZEL, MD's current license status, search the PA-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

133
Total board actions, Pennsylvania 2023
Across 129 cases
2.96
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Pennsylvania statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
48 cases

PA-BOM 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 Pennsylvania disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

RICHARD WORTZEL, MD — brand share 7.0%
Specialty average (est.)

7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 348 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.

348
Total Claims
$25K
Total Drug Cost
125
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
431
Total Day Supply
11,531
Brand vs Generic
7% brand / 93% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$10K
Generic Drug Cost
$15K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.12
Gender Split
30% female / 70% 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 WORTZEL, 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
48
Triamcinolone Acetonide
45
Metronidazole
24
Clobetasol Propionate
21
Betamethasone Dipropionate
17
Ammonium Lactate
15
Valacyclovir
Valacyclovir Hcl
15
Mometasone Furoate
12
Clindamycin Phosphate
11
Desonide
11

* 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 WORTZEL, 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 WORTZEL, MD's 348 claims are below the specialty average of 729.

Nearby Dermatology Physician Providers in Pennsylvania

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RICHARD WORTZEL, MD's specialty?
RICHARD WORTZEL, MD specializes in Dermatology Physician and practices in PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania. Credentials: MD.
How much does RICHARD WORTZEL, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RICHARD WORTZEL, MD wrote 348 Medicare Part D claims totaling $25K in drug costs for 125 beneficiaries.
What is RICHARD WORTZEL, MD's Medicare quality score?
RICHARD WORTZEL, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 85.4852/100 (Quality: 73.6095). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is RICHARD WORTZEL, MD located?
RICHARD WORTZEL, MD is located at 3400 CIVIC CENTER BLVD, PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19104. Phone: (215) 662-2737.
What is RICHARD WORTZEL, MD's NPI number?
RICHARD WORTZEL, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588645451, issued on 11/08/2005.
Does RICHARD WORTZEL, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RICHARD WORTZEL, MD's prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $10K 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 WORTZEL, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RICHARD WORTZEL, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ketoconazole, Triamcinolone Acetonide, Metronidazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RICHARD WORTZEL, MD accept Medicare?
RICHARD WORTZEL, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 348 Part D claims and 125 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RICHARD WORTZEL, MD's credentials?
RICHARD WORTZEL, MD's NPI is 1588645451 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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