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SAM SMITH, D.O.

Dermatology Physician in GILBERT, Arizona. 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 1K beneficiaries · Dermatology Physician avg: 729
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
0/100
▼ 83 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$3.3K
185 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

SAM SMITH, D.O. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 0/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 2,920 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

0/100
MIPS score · -83 vs avg
3K
Part D claims, 2023
94%
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.

SAM SMITH, D.O.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

0 0th percentile higher than 0% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). This entry sits in this band. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Above this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Above this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 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)

SAM SMITH, D.O. 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).

What does the federal data show about SAM SMITH, D.O.?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/17/2006

NPI 1962420315

Primary specialty

Dermatology Physician

Mid-sized

14,610 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,920 301% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 729

MIPS final score

0/100 83.1% pts

Penalty band band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Arizona

How Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among Arizona providers

Arizona providers

Dermatology Physician share within Arizona

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

SAM SMITH, D.O.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Dermatology Physician national average

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

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

0%100%National avg83%0%
MIPS final score (Dermatology 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).

SAM SMITH, D.O. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatology Physician provider holding D.O. credentials at 4915 EAST BASELINE ROAD, GILBERT, AZ, 85234, with a listed phone of (480) 646-8660. NPI 1962420315 was issued on 07/17/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SMITH 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 2,920 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 1,171 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $865K 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. 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.

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

4915 EAST BASELINE ROAD
GILBERT, AZ 85234

Provider Details

NPI 1962420315
Specialty Dermatology Physician
Credentials D.O.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/17/2006

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

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SAM SMITH, D.O. 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.

SAM P SMITH DO LLC
GILBERT, AZ

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 SAM SMITH, D.O.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$3.3K

Largest payer

Dermavant Sciences, 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 · Generic-heavy

SAM SMITH, D.O. — brand share 6.0%
Specialty average (est.)

6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 2,920 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.

2,920
Total Claims
$865K
Total Drug Cost
1,171
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,612
Total Day Supply
101,507
Brand vs Generic
6% brand / 94% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$768K
Generic Drug Cost
$97K
Antibiotic Claims
98

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.35
Gender Split
50% female / 50% male
Age Distribution
<65: 66, 65-74: 452, 75-84: 518, 85+: 135

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What SAM SMITH, D.O. 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
457
Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride
329
Triamcinolone Acetonide
276
Clobetasol Propionate
221
Fluorouracil
213
Mupirocin
198
Hydroxyzine Hcl
173
Metronidazole
166
Hydrocortisone
126
Doxycycline Hyclate
114

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

Dermatology Physician Overview

How SAM SMITH, D.O. fits within the Dermatology Physician landscape nationally.

14,610
Dermatology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Dermatology Physician
729
Avg Claims per Provider

SAM SMITH, D.O.'s 2,920 claims are above the specialty average of 729.

Nearby Dermatology Physician Providers in Arizona

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SAM SMITH, D.O.'s specialty?
SAM SMITH, D.O. specializes in Dermatology Physician and practices in GILBERT, Arizona. Credentials: D.O..
How much does SAM SMITH, D.O. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SAM SMITH, D.O. wrote 2,920 Medicare Part D claims totaling $865K in drug costs for 1,171 beneficiaries.
What is SAM SMITH, D.O.'s Medicare quality score?
SAM SMITH, D.O. 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 SAM SMITH, D.O. located?
SAM SMITH, D.O. is located at 4915 EAST BASELINE ROAD, GILBERT, AZ, 85234. Phone: (480) 646-8660.
What is SAM SMITH, D.O.'s NPI number?
SAM SMITH, D.O.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962420315, issued on 07/17/2006.
Does SAM SMITH, D.O. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SAM SMITH, D.O.'s prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $768K 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 SAM SMITH, D.O. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SAM SMITH, D.O.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Ketoconazole, Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride, Triamcinolone Acetonide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SAM SMITH, D.O. accept Medicare?
SAM SMITH, D.O. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,920 Part D claims and 1,171 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SAM SMITH, D.O.'s credentials?
SAM SMITH, D.O.'s NPI is 1962420315 with credentials D.O.. 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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