2026 NPPES data Dermatology Physician NPI 1780686352 MD
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SAM TUMMINELLO, MD

Dermatology Physician in NATCHEZ, Mississippi. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 518 beneficiaries · Dermatology Physician avg: 729
MIPS score
96/100
▲ 13 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$20.86
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: SAM TUMMINELLO, MD is a Dermatology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in NATCHEZ, Mississippi with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 518 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 96/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $20.86 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: SAM TUMMINELLO, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 96 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 1,719 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)

SAM TUMMINELLO, 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).

SAM TUMMINELLO, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/12/2005

NPI 1780686352

Primary specialty

Dermatology Physician

Mid-sized

14,610 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,719 136% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 729

MIPS final score

96/100 12.900000000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Mississippi

How Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among Mississippi providers

Mississippi providers

Dermatology Physician share within Mississippi

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

SAM TUMMINELLO, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Dermatology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
96/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Dermatology Physician) — 96/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%96%
MIPS final score (Dermatology Physician) — 96/100 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 TUMMINELLO, MD is a Dermatology Physician provider practicing in NATCHEZ, Mississippi, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1780686352. 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.

SAM TUMMINELLO, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 19 SERGEANT PRENTISS DR, NATCHEZ, MS, 39120, with a listed phone of (601) 442-8437. NPI 1780686352 was issued on 08/12/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what TUMMINELLO 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 1,719 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 518 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.1 million in drug spend. 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 96/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 90, Cost 100), 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

19 SERGEANT PRENTISS DR
NATCHEZ, MS 39120

Provider Details

NPI 1780686352
Specialty Dermatology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/12/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

96
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
90
Quality
100
Cost

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 SAM TUMMINELLO, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$21

Largest payer

Janssen Biotech, 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

1,719
Total Claims
$1.1M
Total Drug Cost
518
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,179
Total Day Supply
56,872
Generic Drug Cost
$34K
Antibiotic Claims
217

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.08
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male
Age Distribution
<65: 27, 65-74: 196, 75-84: 209, 85+: 86

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
293
Minoxidil
160
Finasteride
101
Doxycycline Monohydrate
99
Doxycycline Hyclate
75
Ketoconazole
71
Betamethasone Dipropionate
65
Clobetasol Propionate
59
Betamethasone Valerate
55
Ciclopirox
Ciclopirox Olamine
53

* 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 TUMMINELLO, 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

SAM TUMMINELLO, MD's 1,719 claims are above the specialty average of 729.

Nearby Dermatology Physician Providers in Mississippi

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SAM TUMMINELLO, MD's specialty?
SAM TUMMINELLO, MD specializes in Dermatology Physician and practices in NATCHEZ, Mississippi. Credentials: MD.
How much does SAM TUMMINELLO, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SAM TUMMINELLO, MD wrote 1,719 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.1M in drug costs for 518 beneficiaries.
What is SAM TUMMINELLO, MD's Medicare quality score?
SAM TUMMINELLO, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 96/100 (Quality: 90, Cost: 100). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is SAM TUMMINELLO, MD located?
SAM TUMMINELLO, MD is located at 19 SERGEANT PRENTISS DR, NATCHEZ, MS, 39120. Phone: (601) 442-8437.
What is SAM TUMMINELLO, MD's NPI number?
SAM TUMMINELLO, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780686352, issued on 08/12/2005.
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 TUMMINELLO, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SAM TUMMINELLO, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Triamcinolone Acetonide, Minoxidil, Finasteride. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SAM TUMMINELLO, MD accept Medicare?
SAM TUMMINELLO, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,719 Part D claims and 518 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SAM TUMMINELLO, MD's credentials?
SAM TUMMINELLO, MD's NPI is 1780686352 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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