2026 NPPES data Dermatology Physician NPI 1164414801 MD
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SHARON KESSLER, MD

Dermatology Physician in PUEBLO, 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
266
Medicare Part D claims · 128 beneficiaries · Dermatology Physician avg: 729
What the federal data reveals: SHARON KESSLER, MD is a Dermatology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in PUEBLO, Colorado with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 266 claims across 128 beneficiaries .

What stands out: SHARON KESSLER, MD filed 266 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across PUEBLO, Colorado. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

SHARON KESSLER, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

SHARON KESSLER, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/18/2005

NPI 1164414801

Primary specialty

Dermatology Physician

Mid-sized

14,610 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

266 64% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 729

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among Colorado providers

Colorado providers

Dermatology Physician share within Colorado

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Dermatology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Dermatology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Dermatology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Dermatology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

SHARON KESSLER, MD is a Dermatology Physician provider practicing in PUEBLO, Colorado, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1164414801. 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.

SHARON KESSLER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 131 COLORADO AVE, PUEBLO, CO, 81004, with a listed phone of (719) 542-4388. NPI 1164414801 was issued on 08/18/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KESSLER 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 266 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 128 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $8K 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.

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

131 COLORADO AVE
PUEBLO, CO 81004

Provider Details

NPI 1164414801
Specialty Dermatology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/18/2005

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

266
Total Claims
$8K
Total Drug Cost
128
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
314
Total Day Supply
7,694
Generic Drug Cost
$7K
Antibiotic Claims
29

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
77.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.05
Gender Split
52% female / 48% 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
Valacyclovir
Valacyclovir Hcl
40
Triamcinolone Acetonide
38
Fluorouracil
23
Clobetasol Propionate
18
Hydrocortisone
15
Imiquimod
15
Minoxidil
15
Ketoconazole
14
Mupirocin
13
Amoxicillin
11

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

Dermatology Physician Overview

How SHARON KESSLER, 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

SHARON KESSLER, MD's 266 claims are below the specialty average of 729.

Nearby Dermatology Physician Providers in Colorado

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SHARON KESSLER, MD's specialty?
SHARON KESSLER, MD specializes in Dermatology Physician and practices in PUEBLO, Colorado. Credentials: MD.
How much does SHARON KESSLER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SHARON KESSLER, MD wrote 266 Medicare Part D claims totaling $8K in drug costs for 128 beneficiaries.
Where is SHARON KESSLER, MD located?
SHARON KESSLER, MD is located at 131 COLORADO AVE, PUEBLO, CO, 81004. Phone: (719) 542-4388.
What is SHARON KESSLER, MD's NPI number?
SHARON KESSLER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164414801, issued on 08/18/2005.
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 SHARON KESSLER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SHARON KESSLER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Valacyclovir, Triamcinolone Acetonide, Fluorouracil. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SHARON KESSLER, MD accept Medicare?
SHARON KESSLER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 266 Part D claims and 128 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SHARON KESSLER, MD's credentials?
SHARON KESSLER, MD's NPI is 1164414801 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.
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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