2026 NPPES data Dermatology Physician NPI 1891182051 MD
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SARA BRASWELL, MD

Dermatology Physician in MECHANICSVILLE, Virginia. 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 · 416 beneficiaries · Dermatology Physician avg: 729
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
65.2427/100
▼ 18 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: SARA BRASWELL, MD is a Dermatology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in MECHANICSVILLE, Virginia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 416 beneficiaries — 8% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 65.2427/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: SARA BRASWELL, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 65.2427 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 1,033 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)

SARA BRASWELL, 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).

SARA BRASWELL, MD at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/24/2015

NPI 1891182051

Primary specialty

Dermatology Physician

Mid-sized

14,610 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,033 42% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 729

MIPS final score

65.2427/100 17.857299999999995% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Virginia

How Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among Virginia providers

Virginia providers

Dermatology Physician share within Virginia

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

SARA BRASWELL, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Dermatology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
65.2427/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Dermatology Physician) — 65.2427/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%65.2%
MIPS final score (Dermatology Physician) — 65.2427/100 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).

SARA BRASWELL, MD is a Dermatology Physician provider practicing in MECHANICSVILLE, Virginia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1891182051. 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.

SARA BRASWELL, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 7016 LEE PARK RD STE 100, MECHANICSVILLE, VA, 23111, with a listed phone of (804) 730-2652. NPI 1891182051 was issued on 04/24/2015. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BRASWELL 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 1,033 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 416 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $434K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% 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 65.2427/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 77.1511, Cost 90.3245), 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

7016 LEE PARK RD STE 100
MECHANICSVILLE, VA 23111

Provider Details

NPI 1891182051
Specialty Dermatology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/24/2015

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

65.2427
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
77.1511
Quality
90.3245
Cost
0
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

SARA BRASWELL, MD — brand share 8.0%
Specialty average (est.)

8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 1,033 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.

1,033
Total Claims
$434K
Total Drug Cost
416
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,181
Total Day Supply
31,023
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 92% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$400K
Generic Drug Cost
$34K
Antibiotic Claims
28

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.10
Gender Split
54% female / 46% male
Age Distribution
<65: 13, 65-74: 205, 75-84: 151, 85+: 47

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Ketoconazole
254
Clobetasol Propionate
117
Triamcinolone Acetonide
101
Mupirocin
55
Hydrocortisone
54
Fluorouracil
39
Metronidazole
39
Mometasone Furoate
35
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate
32
Ciclopirox
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 SARA BRASWELL, 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

SARA BRASWELL, MD's 1,033 claims are above the specialty average of 729.

Nearby Dermatology Physician Providers in Virginia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SARA BRASWELL, MD's specialty?
SARA BRASWELL, MD specializes in Dermatology Physician and practices in MECHANICSVILLE, Virginia. Credentials: MD.
How much does SARA BRASWELL, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SARA BRASWELL, MD wrote 1,033 Medicare Part D claims totaling $434K in drug costs for 416 beneficiaries.
What is SARA BRASWELL, MD's Medicare quality score?
SARA BRASWELL, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 65.2427/100 (Quality: 77.1511, Cost: 90.3245). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is SARA BRASWELL, MD located?
SARA BRASWELL, MD is located at 7016 LEE PARK RD STE 100, MECHANICSVILLE, VA, 23111. Phone: (804) 730-2652.
What is SARA BRASWELL, MD's NPI number?
SARA BRASWELL, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891182051, issued on 04/24/2015.
Does SARA BRASWELL, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SARA BRASWELL, MD's prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $400K 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 SARA BRASWELL, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SARA BRASWELL, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ketoconazole, Clobetasol Propionate, Triamcinolone Acetonide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SARA BRASWELL, MD accept Medicare?
SARA BRASWELL, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,033 Part D claims and 416 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SARA BRASWELL, MD's credentials?
SARA BRASWELL, MD's NPI is 1891182051 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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