2026 NPPES data Dermatology Physician NPI 1497730527 MD
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SALMA SIMJEE, MD

Dermatology Physician in FRESNO, 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 · 467 beneficiaries · Dermatology Physician avg: 729
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
96.3333/100
▲ 13 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$220.58
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

SALMA SIMJEE, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 96.3333/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,020 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

96.3333/100
MIPS score · +13 vs avg
1K
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.

SALMA SIMJEE, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

96 Top 17% higher than 83% 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%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. 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)

SALMA SIMJEE, 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 SALMA SIMJEE, MD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/13/2005

NPI 1497730527

Primary specialty

Dermatology Physician

Mid-sized

14,610 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,020 40% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 729

MIPS final score

96.3333/100 13.2333% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

SALMA SIMJEE, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Dermatology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
96.3333/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Dermatology Physician) — 96.3333/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%96.3%
MIPS final score (Dermatology Physician) — 96.3333/100 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).

SALMA SIMJEE, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1290 E SPRUCE AVE, FRESNO, CA, 93720, with a listed phone of (559) 435-2010. NPI 1497730527 was issued on 12/13/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SIMJEE 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 1,020 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 467 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $109K 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 96.3333/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 93.3333), 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

1290 E SPRUCE AVE
FRESNO, CA 93720

Provider Details

NPI 1497730527
Specialty Dermatology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 12/13/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

96.3333
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
93.3333
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

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 SALMA SIMJEE, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$221

Largest payer

Galderma Laboratories, L.P.

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 SALMA SIMJEE, MD. To verify SALMA SIMJEE, 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

SALMA SIMJEE, MD — brand share 7.0%
Specialty average (est.)

7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 1,020 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.

1,020
Total Claims
$109K
Total Drug Cost
467
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,050
Total Day Supply
23,887
Brand vs Generic
7% brand / 93% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$79K
Generic Drug Cost
$30K
Antibiotic Claims
114

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.01
Gender Split
54% female / 46% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What SALMA SIMJEE, 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
Triamcinolone Acetonide
259
Ketoconazole
197
Mupirocin
74
Metronidazole
70
Doxycycline Hyclate
69
Betamethasone Valerate
42
Cephalexin
40
Fluorouracil
40
Clobetasol Propionate
36
Fluocinonide
30

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

Dermatology Physician Overview

How SALMA SIMJEE, 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

SALMA SIMJEE, MD's 1,020 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 SIMJEE.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SALMA SIMJEE, MD's specialty?
SALMA SIMJEE, MD specializes in Dermatology Physician and practices in FRESNO, California. Credentials: MD.
How much does SALMA SIMJEE, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SALMA SIMJEE, MD wrote 1,020 Medicare Part D claims totaling $109K in drug costs for 467 beneficiaries.
What is SALMA SIMJEE, MD's Medicare quality score?
SALMA SIMJEE, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 96.3333/100 (Quality: 93.3333). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is SALMA SIMJEE, MD located?
SALMA SIMJEE, MD is located at 1290 E SPRUCE AVE, FRESNO, CA, 93720. Phone: (559) 435-2010.
What is SALMA SIMJEE, MD's NPI number?
SALMA SIMJEE, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497730527, issued on 12/13/2005.
Does SALMA SIMJEE, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SALMA SIMJEE, MD's prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $79K 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 SALMA SIMJEE, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SALMA SIMJEE, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Triamcinolone Acetonide, Ketoconazole, Mupirocin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SALMA SIMJEE, MD accept Medicare?
SALMA SIMJEE, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,020 Part D claims and 467 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SALMA SIMJEE, MD's credentials?
SALMA SIMJEE, MD's NPI is 1497730527 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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