2026 NPPES data Dermatology Physician NPI 1952356818 M.D.
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SONI CARLTON, M.D.

Dermatology Physician in LYNCHBURG, 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
499
Medicare Part D claims · 252 beneficiaries · Dermatology Physician avg: 729
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
88.2067/100
▲ 5 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$411.14
19 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

SONI CARLTON, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 88.2067/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 499 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

88.2067/100
MIPS score · +5 vs avg
499
Part D claims, 2023
92%
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.

SONI CARLTON, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

88 Top 44% higher than 56% of 477,587 scored providers

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

SONI CARLTON, 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).

What does the federal data show about SONI CARLTON, M.D.?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/22/2006

NPI 1952356818

Primary specialty

Dermatology Physician

Mid-sized

14,610 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

499 32% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 729

MIPS final score

88.2067/100 5.106700000000004% pts

Above neutral 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

SONI CARLTON, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Dermatology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
88.2067/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Dermatology Physician) — 88.2067/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%88.2%
MIPS final score (Dermatology Physician) — 88.2067/100 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).

SONI CARLTON, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1330 OAK LN, LYNCHBURG, VA, 24503, with a listed phone of (434) 847-6132. NPI 1952356818 was issued on 05/22/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CARLTON 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 499 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 252 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $157K 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 88.2067/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 83.6297, Cost 86.226), 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

1330 OAK LN
LYNCHBURG, VA 24503

Provider Details

NPI 1952356818
Specialty Dermatology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/22/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

88.2067
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
83.6297
Quality
86.226
Cost
89
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SONI CARLTON, 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.

DERMATOLOGY CONSULTANTS INC
LYNCHBURG, VA

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 SONI CARLTON, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$411

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

SONI CARLTON, M.D. — brand share 8.0%
Specialty average (est.)

8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 499 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.

499
Total Claims
$157K
Total Drug Cost
252
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
572
Total Day Supply
15,374
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 92% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$141K
Generic Drug Cost
$16K
Antibiotic Claims
34

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.11
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What SONI CARLTON, M.D. 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
96
Triamcinolone Acetonide
75
Hydrocortisone
38
Doxycycline Hyclate
28
Metronidazole
27
Clobetasol Propionate
25
Minoxidil
25
Fluorouracil
21
Methotrexate
Methotrexate Sodium
16
Mupirocin
16

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

Dermatology Physician Overview

How SONI CARLTON, M.D. fits within the Dermatology Physician landscape nationally.

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

SONI CARLTON, M.D.'s 499 claims are below 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 CARLTON.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SONI CARLTON, M.D.'s specialty?
SONI CARLTON, M.D. specializes in Dermatology Physician and practices in LYNCHBURG, Virginia. Credentials: M.D..
How much does SONI CARLTON, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SONI CARLTON, M.D. wrote 499 Medicare Part D claims totaling $157K in drug costs for 252 beneficiaries.
What is SONI CARLTON, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
SONI CARLTON, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 88.2067/100 (Quality: 83.6297, Cost: 86.226). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is SONI CARLTON, M.D. located?
SONI CARLTON, M.D. is located at 1330 OAK LN, LYNCHBURG, VA, 24503. Phone: (434) 847-6132.
What is SONI CARLTON, M.D.'s NPI number?
SONI CARLTON, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952356818, issued on 05/22/2006.
Does SONI CARLTON, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SONI CARLTON, M.D.'s prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $141K 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 SONI CARLTON, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SONI CARLTON, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Ketoconazole, Triamcinolone Acetonide, Hydrocortisone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SONI CARLTON, M.D. accept Medicare?
SONI CARLTON, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 499 Part D claims and 252 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SONI CARLTON, M.D.'s credentials?
SONI CARLTON, M.D.'s NPI is 1952356818 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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