2026 NPPES data Dermatology Physician NPI 1811950074 MD
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ROBERT ECKER, MD

Dermatology Physician in GROTON, Connecticut. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 393 beneficiaries · Dermatology Physician avg: 729
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 17% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
91.6667/100
▲ 9 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$1.0K
51 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: ROBERT ECKER, MD is a Dermatology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in GROTON, Connecticut with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 393 beneficiaries — 17% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 91.6667/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $1.0K across 51 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: ROBERT ECKER, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 91.6667 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 1,358 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)

ROBERT ECKER, 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).

ROBERT ECKER, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/10/2006

NPI 1811950074

Primary specialty

Dermatology Physician

Mid-sized

14,610 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,358 86% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 729

MIPS final score

91.6667/100 8.566700000000012% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

How Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers

Connecticut providers

Dermatology Physician share within Connecticut

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ROBERT ECKER, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Dermatology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
91.6667/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Dermatology Physician) — 91.6667/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%91.7%
MIPS final score (Dermatology Physician) — 91.6667/100 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).

ROBERT ECKER, MD is a Dermatology Physician provider practicing in GROTON, Connecticut, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1811950074. 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.

ROBERT ECKER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 491 GOLD STAR HWY, GROTON, CT, 06340, with a listed phone of (860) 445-8020. NPI 1811950074 was issued on 04/10/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ECKER 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 1,358 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 393 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.4 million in drug spend, split 17% brand-name and 83% 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 91.6667/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 83.3333), 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

491 GOLD STAR HWY
GROTON, CT 06340

Provider Details

NPI 1811950074
Specialty Dermatology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/10/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

91.6667
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
83.3333
Quality

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ROBERT ECKER, 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.

INTEGRATED DERMATOLOGY OF GROTON LLC
GROTON, CT

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 ROBERT ECKER, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.0K

Largest payer

LEO Pharma 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

ROBERT ECKER, MD — brand share 17.0%
Specialty average (est.)

17% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 1,358 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.

1,358
Total Claims
$1.4M
Total Drug Cost
393
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,630
Total Day Supply
43,044
Brand vs Generic
17% brand / 83% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.4M
Generic Drug Cost
$48K
Antibiotic Claims
122

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.32
Gender Split
49% female / 51% male
Age Distribution
<65: 42, 65-74: 169, 75-84: 145, 85+: 37

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Triamcinolone Acetonide
254
Betamethasone Dipropionate
156
Doxycycline Monohydrate
73
Ketoconazole
51
Metronidazole
47
Methotrexate
Methotrexate Sodium
41
Dupixent Pen
Dupilumab
40
Mometasone Furoate
38
Humira(Cf) Pen
Adalimumab
34
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate
31

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

Dermatology Physician Overview

How ROBERT ECKER, 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

ROBERT ECKER, MD's 1,358 claims are above the specialty average of 729.

Nearby Dermatology Physician Providers in Connecticut

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ROBERT ECKER, MD's specialty?
ROBERT ECKER, MD specializes in Dermatology Physician and practices in GROTON, Connecticut. Credentials: MD.
How much does ROBERT ECKER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ROBERT ECKER, MD wrote 1,358 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.4M in drug costs for 393 beneficiaries.
What is ROBERT ECKER, MD's Medicare quality score?
ROBERT ECKER, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 91.6667/100 (Quality: 83.3333). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is ROBERT ECKER, MD located?
ROBERT ECKER, MD is located at 491 GOLD STAR HWY, GROTON, CT, 06340. Phone: (860) 445-8020.
What is ROBERT ECKER, MD's NPI number?
ROBERT ECKER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1811950074, issued on 04/10/2006.
Does ROBERT ECKER, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ROBERT ECKER, MD's prescribing is 17% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.4M 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 ROBERT ECKER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ROBERT ECKER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Triamcinolone Acetonide, Betamethasone Dipropionate, Doxycycline Monohydrate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ROBERT ECKER, MD accept Medicare?
ROBERT ECKER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,358 Part D claims and 393 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ROBERT ECKER, MD's credentials?
ROBERT ECKER, MD's NPI is 1811950074 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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