NPI registry status
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2026 NPPES data Procedural Dermatology Physician NPI 1790772705 D.O.
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Procedural Dermatology Physician in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 679 in Procedural Dermatology Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
236
Medicare Part D claims · 105 beneficiaries · Procedural Dermatology Physician avg: 664
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
90.1/100
▲ 7 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Stephen Purcell, D.O. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 90.1/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 236 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 90.1/100
- MIPS score · +7 vs avg
- 236
- Part D claims, 2023
- 87%
- 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.
Stephen Purcell, D.O.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
90 Top 40% higher than 60% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Stephen Purcell, D.O. sits
This provider among procedural dermatology physician peers
Across the 302 procedural dermatology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Stephen Purcell, D.O. writes more Part D claims than 14% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 65% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one procedural dermatology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Stephen Purcell, D.O.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Stephen Purcell, D.O. 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).
What does the federal data show about Stephen Purcell, D.O.?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Procedural Dermatology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
236 64% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
90.1/100 7 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Pennsylvania
How Procedural Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among Pennsylvania providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Stephen Purcell, D.O.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Procedural Dermatology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 90.1/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Procedural Dermatology Physician) - 90.1/100 vs national avg 83.1
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Stephen Purcell, D.O. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Procedural Dermatology Physician provider holding D.O. credentials at 1259 S CEDAR CREST BLVD, Allentown, PA, 18103, with a listed phone of (610) 437-4134. NPI 1790772705 was issued on 10/04/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 236 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 105 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $140K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 90.1/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 81, Cost 92.8), 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1790772705 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Procedural Dermatology Physician |
| Credentials | D.O. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 10/04/2005 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
90.1254
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
80.9629
Quality
92.7886
Cost
92
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
License & disciplinary context - Pennsylvania PA-BOM 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~45K Pennsylvania medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Stephen Purcell, D.O.. To verify Stephen Purcell, D.O.'s current license status, search the PA-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
133
Total board actions, Pennsylvania 2023
Across 129 cases
2.96
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Pennsylvania statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
48 cases
PA-BOM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Pennsylvania disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Stephen Purcell, D.O. - brand share 13.0%
Procedural Dermatology Physician average
13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 236 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.
236
Total Claims
$140K
Total Drug Cost
105
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 326
- Total Day Supply
- 8,762
- Brand vs Generic
- 13% brand / 87% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $130K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $10K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 75.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.17
- Gender Split
- 49% female / 51% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Stephen Purcell, D.O. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Ketoconazole
Ketoconazole
48 claims
- Hydrocortisone 19
Hydrocortisone
19 claims
- Calcipotriene 17
Calcipotriene
17 claims
- Valacyclovir 17
Valacyclovir
17 claims
- Metronidazole 16
Metronidazole
16 claims
- Doxycycline Hyclate 15
Doxycycline Hyclate
15 claims
- Triamcinolone Acet… 11
Triamcinolone Acetonide
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | 48 |
| Hydrocortisone | 19 |
| Calcipotriene | 17 |
| Valacyclovir Valacyclovir Hcl | 17 |
| Metronidazole | 16 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 15 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 11 |
* 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 Stephen Purcell, D.O. 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
Stephen Purcell, D.O.'s 236 claims are below the specialty average of 664.
Nearby Procedural Dermatology Physician Providers in Pennsylvania
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Pennsylvania, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Purcell.
Dr. Nadia Abidi
M.D.
Easton, PA
Dr. Elizabeth Anderson
M.D.
Camp Hill, PA
Dr. Anne Marie Angeles
M.D.
Philadelphia, PA
Dr. Judith Arluk
MD
Forest Hills, Pittsburgh, PA
Dr. Merle Bari
MD
Gladwyne, PA
Compare Procedural Dermatology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Pennsylvania medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Procedural Dermatology Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stephen Purcell, D.O.'s specialty? ▼
Stephen Purcell, D.O. specializes in Procedural Dermatology Physician and practices in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Credentials: D.O..
How much does Stephen Purcell, D.O. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Stephen Purcell, D.O. wrote 236 Medicare Part D claims totaling $140K in drug costs for 105 beneficiaries.
What is Stephen Purcell, D.O.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Stephen Purcell, D.O. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 90.1/100 (Quality: 81, Cost: 92.8). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Stephen Purcell, D.O. located? ▼
Stephen Purcell, D.O. is located at 1259 S CEDAR CREST BLVD, Allentown, PA, 18103. Phone: (610) 437-4134.
What is Stephen Purcell, D.O.'s NPI number? ▼
Stephen Purcell, D.O.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790772705, issued on 10/04/2005.
Does Stephen Purcell, D.O. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Stephen Purcell, D.O.'s prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $130K 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 Stephen Purcell, D.O. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Stephen Purcell, D.O.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Ketoconazole, Hydrocortisone, Calcipotriene. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Stephen Purcell, D.O. accept Medicare? ▼
Stephen Purcell, D.O. appears in CMS Medicare data with 236 Part D claims and 105 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Stephen Purcell, D.O.'s credentials? ▼
Stephen Purcell, D.O.'s NPI is 1790772705 with credentials D.O.. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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