2026 NPPES data Dermatology Physician NPI 1871660886 MD
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RONALD BLOND, MD

Dermatology Physician in HARBOR CITY, California. 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 · 372 beneficiaries · Dermatology Physician avg: 729
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$75.73
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: RONALD BLOND, MD is a Dermatology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in HARBOR CITY, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 372 beneficiaries — 6% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $75.73 across 2 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: RONALD BLOND, MD filed 1,003 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across HARBOR CITY, California. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

RONALD BLOND, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

RONALD BLOND, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/29/2006

NPI 1871660886

Primary specialty

Dermatology Physician

Mid-sized

14,610 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,003 38% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 729

Specialty distribution in California

How Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Dermatology Physician share within California

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Dermatology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Dermatology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Dermatology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Dermatology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

RONALD BLOND, MD is a Dermatology Physician provider practicing in HARBOR CITY, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1871660886. 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.

RONALD BLOND, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 25825 VERMONT AVE, HARBOR CITY, CA, 90710, with a listed phone of (310) 325-5111. NPI 1871660886 was issued on 11/29/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BLOND 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 1,003 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 372 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $103K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% 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.

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

25825 VERMONT AVE
HARBOR CITY, CA 90710

Provider Details

NPI 1871660886
Specialty Dermatology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/29/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where RONALD BLOND, 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.

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PERMANENTE MEDICAL GROUP
GARDENA, CA

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 RONALD BLOND, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$76

Largest payer

Incyte Corporation

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.

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 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 ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to RONALD BLOND, MD. To verify RONALD BLOND, MD's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC 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 California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

RONALD BLOND, MD — brand share 6.0%
Specialty average (est.)

6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 1,003 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.

1,003
Total Claims
$103K
Total Drug Cost
372
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,271
Total Day Supply
36,970
Brand vs Generic
6% brand / 94% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$72K
Generic Drug Cost
$31K
Antibiotic Claims
63

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.06
Gender Split
53% female / 47% male
Age Distribution
<65: 25, 65-74: 166, 75-84: 141, 85+: 40

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
223
Betamethasone Diprop Augmented
Betamethasone/Propylene Glyc
179
Ketoconazole
102
Clobetasol Propionate
89
Doxycycline Monohydrate
54
Hydrocortisone
41
Metronidazole
37
Halobetasol Propionate
27
Clindamycin Phosphate
24
Mupirocin
24

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

Dermatology Physician Overview

How RONALD BLOND, 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

RONALD BLOND, MD's 1,003 claims are above the specialty average of 729.

Nearby Dermatology Physician Providers in California

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RONALD BLOND, MD's specialty?
RONALD BLOND, MD specializes in Dermatology Physician and practices in HARBOR CITY, California. Credentials: MD.
How much does RONALD BLOND, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RONALD BLOND, MD wrote 1,003 Medicare Part D claims totaling $103K in drug costs for 372 beneficiaries.
Where is RONALD BLOND, MD located?
RONALD BLOND, MD is located at 25825 VERMONT AVE, HARBOR CITY, CA, 90710. Phone: (310) 325-5111.
What is RONALD BLOND, MD's NPI number?
RONALD BLOND, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871660886, issued on 11/29/2006.
Does RONALD BLOND, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RONALD BLOND, MD's prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $72K 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 RONALD BLOND, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RONALD BLOND, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Triamcinolone Acetonide, Betamethasone Diprop Augmented, Ketoconazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RONALD BLOND, MD accept Medicare?
RONALD BLOND, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,003 Part D claims and 372 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RONALD BLOND, MD's credentials?
RONALD BLOND, MD's NPI is 1871660886 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.
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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