2026 NPPES data Procedural Dermatology Physician NPI 1003839358 M.D.
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SAROLTA SZABO, M.D.

Procedural Dermatology Physician in HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colorado. 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
449
Medicare Part D claims · 242 beneficiaries · Procedural Dermatology Physician avg: 664
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
$979.73
47 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: SAROLTA SZABO, M.D. is a Procedural Dermatology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colorado with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 449 claims across 242 beneficiaries — 6% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 0/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $979.73 across 47 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: SAROLTA SZABO, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 0 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 449 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)

SAROLTA SZABO, M.D. 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).

SAROLTA SZABO, M.D. at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/26/2006

NPI 1003839358

Primary specialty

Procedural Dermatology Physician

Niche

679 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

449 32% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 664

MIPS final score

0/100 83.1% pts

Penalty band band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How Procedural Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among Colorado providers

Colorado providers

Procedural Dermatology Physician share within Colorado

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

SAROLTA SZABO, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Procedural Dermatology Physician national average

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

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

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

SAROLTA SZABO, M.D. is a Procedural Dermatology Physician provider practicing in HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colorado, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1003839358. 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.

SAROLTA SZABO, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Procedural Dermatology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 206 W COUNTY LINE RD, HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO, 80129, with a listed phone of (303) 888-6426. NPI 1003839358 was issued on 07/26/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SZABO 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 449 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 242 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $78K 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.

Procedural Dermatology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 679 enrolled providers across 48 states and an average of 664 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

206 W COUNTY LINE RD
HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO 80129

Provider Details

NPI 1003839358
Specialty Procedural Dermatology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/26/2006

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 SAROLTA SZABO, M.D. 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.

ALTA VISTA DERMATOLOGY, LLC
LITTLETON, CO

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 SAROLTA SZABO, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$980

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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

SAROLTA SZABO, M.D. — brand share 6.0%
Specialty average (est.)

6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 449 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.

449
Total Claims
$78K
Total Drug Cost
242
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
510
Total Day Supply
11,183
Brand vs Generic
6% brand / 94% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$64K
Generic Drug Cost
$13K
Antibiotic Claims
30

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.05
Gender Split
67% female / 33% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Mupirocin
89
Triamcinolone Acetonide
63
Clobetasol Propionate
56
Hydrocortisone
24
Doxycycline Hyclate
23
Ketoconazole
23
Tacrolimus
19
Nystatin
16
Acyclovir
13
Prednisone
13

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

Procedural Dermatology Physician Overview

How SAROLTA SZABO, M.D. fits within the Procedural Dermatology Physician landscape nationally.

679
Procedural Dermatology Physician Providers in US
48
States with Procedural Dermatology Physician
664
Avg Claims per Provider

SAROLTA SZABO, M.D.'s 449 claims are below the specialty average of 664.

Nearby Procedural Dermatology Physician Providers in Colorado

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SAROLTA SZABO, M.D.'s specialty?
SAROLTA SZABO, M.D. specializes in Procedural Dermatology Physician and practices in HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colorado. Credentials: M.D..
How much does SAROLTA SZABO, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SAROLTA SZABO, M.D. wrote 449 Medicare Part D claims totaling $78K in drug costs for 242 beneficiaries.
What is SAROLTA SZABO, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
SAROLTA SZABO, M.D. 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 SAROLTA SZABO, M.D. located?
SAROLTA SZABO, M.D. is located at 206 W COUNTY LINE RD, HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO, 80129. Phone: (303) 888-6426.
What is SAROLTA SZABO, M.D.'s NPI number?
SAROLTA SZABO, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1003839358, issued on 07/26/2006.
Does SAROLTA SZABO, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SAROLTA SZABO, M.D.'s prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $64K in brand drug costs.
How many Procedural Dermatology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 679 Procedural Dermatology Physician providers across 48 states in the US. The average Procedural Dermatology Physician provider writes 664 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SAROLTA SZABO, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SAROLTA SZABO, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Mupirocin, Triamcinolone Acetonide, Clobetasol Propionate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SAROLTA SZABO, M.D. accept Medicare?
SAROLTA SZABO, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 449 Part D claims and 242 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SAROLTA SZABO, M.D.'s credentials?
SAROLTA SZABO, M.D.'s NPI is 1003839358 with credentials M.D.. 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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