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SUSAN ASH

Dermatology Physician in DULUTH, Minnesota. 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
575
Medicare Part D claims · 208 beneficiaries · Dermatology Physician avg: 729
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 17% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: SUSAN ASH is a Dermatology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in DULUTH, Minnesota with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 575 claims across 208 beneficiaries — 17% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: SUSAN ASH filed 575 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across DULUTH, Minnesota. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

SUSAN ASH practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

SUSAN ASH at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/19/2006

NPI 1487699807

Primary specialty

Dermatology Physician

Mid-sized

14,610 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

575 21% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 729

Specialty distribution in Minnesota

How Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers

Minnesota providers

Dermatology Physician share within Minnesota

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

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).

SUSAN ASH is a Dermatology Physician provider practicing in DULUTH, Minnesota, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). NPI: 1487699807. 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.

SUSAN ASH appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatology Physician provider at 400 E 3RD ST, DULUTH, MN, 55805, with a listed phone of (218) 786-8364. NPI 1487699807 was issued on 06/19/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ASH 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 575 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 208 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $632K in drug spend, split 17% brand-name and 83% 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.

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

400 E 3RD ST
DULUTH, MN 55805

Provider Details

NPI 1487699807
Specialty Dermatology Physician
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/19/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SUSAN ASH 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.

THE DULUTH CLINIC LTD
DULUTH, MN

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

SUSAN ASH — brand share 17.0%
Specialty average (est.)

17% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 575 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.

575
Total Claims
$632K
Total Drug Cost
208
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
692
Total Day Supply
16,674
Brand vs Generic
17% brand / 83% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$601K
Generic Drug Cost
$31K
Antibiotic Claims
37

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.07
Gender Split
66% female / 34% male
Age Distribution
<65: 15, 65-74: 107, 75-84: 71, 85+: 15

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
61
Fluorouracil
36
Triamcinolone Acetonide
32
Nystatin
31
Doxycycline Monohydrate
30
Mupirocin
27
Valacyclovir
Valacyclovir Hcl
23
Metronidazole
22
Prednisone
19
Clobetasol Propionate
17

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

Dermatology Physician Overview

How SUSAN ASH fits within the Dermatology Physician landscape nationally.

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

SUSAN ASH's 575 claims are below the specialty average of 729.

Nearby Dermatology Physician Providers in Minnesota

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SUSAN ASH's specialty?
SUSAN ASH specializes in Dermatology Physician and practices in DULUTH, Minnesota.
How much does SUSAN ASH prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SUSAN ASH wrote 575 Medicare Part D claims totaling $632K in drug costs for 208 beneficiaries.
Where is SUSAN ASH located?
SUSAN ASH is located at 400 E 3RD ST, DULUTH, MN, 55805. Phone: (218) 786-8364.
What is SUSAN ASH's NPI number?
SUSAN ASH's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487699807, issued on 06/19/2006.
Does SUSAN ASH prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SUSAN ASH's prescribing is 17% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $601K 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 SUSAN ASH prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SUSAN ASH's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ketoconazole, Fluorouracil, Triamcinolone Acetonide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SUSAN ASH accept Medicare?
SUSAN ASH appears in CMS Medicare data with 575 Part D claims and 208 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SUSAN ASH's credentials?
SUSAN ASH's NPI is 1487699807. 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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