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Active
2026 NPPES data Dermatology Physician NPI 1275506081 M.D.
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Dermatology Physician in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 14,645 in 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
698
Medicare Part D claims · 256 beneficiaries · Dermatology Physician avg: 729
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 17% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
81.5/100
▼ 2 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Industry payments
$440.87
18 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
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
Thorsteinn Skulason, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 81.5/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 698 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 81.5/100
- MIPS score · -2 vs avg
- 698
- Part D claims, 2023
- 83%
- 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.
Thorsteinn Skulason, 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
82 36th percentile higher than 36% 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 Thorsteinn Skulason, M.D. sits
This provider among dermatology physician peers
Across the 6,594 dermatology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Thorsteinn Skulason, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 50% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 42% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-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 dermatology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Thorsteinn Skulason, M.D.. 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)
Thorsteinn Skulason, 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 Thorsteinn Skulason, M.D.?
Near national averagePrimary specialty
Dermatology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
698 4% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
81.5/100 1.6 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Wisconsin
How Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among Wisconsin providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Thorsteinn Skulason, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Dermatology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 81.5/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Dermatology Physician) - 81.5/100 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).
Thorsteinn Skulason, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2350 N LAKE DR STE 300, Milwaukee, WI, 53211, with a listed phone of (414) 298-7100. NPI 1275506081 was issued on 02/10/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 698 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 256 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $491K in drug spend, split 17% brand-name and 83% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 81.5/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 88.4, Cost 49.9), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Dermatology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 14,645 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1275506081 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Dermatology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 02/10/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
81.4809
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
88.3951
Quality
49.8746
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Thorsteinn Skulason, 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.
Madison Medical Affiliates Inc
Milwaukee, WI
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 Thorsteinn Skulason, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$441
Largest payer
GENZYME CORPORATION
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 · Typical
Thorsteinn Skulason, M.D. - brand share 17.0%
Dermatology Physician average
17% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 698 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.
698
Total Claims
$491K
Total Drug Cost
256
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 861
- Total Day Supply
- 22,429
- Brand vs Generic
- 17% brand / 83% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $454K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $37K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 35
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.25
- Gender Split
- 57% female / 43% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 44, 65-74: 106, 75-84: 77, 85+: 29
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Thorsteinn Skulason, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Triamcinolone Acet…
Triamcinolone Acetonide
126 claims
- Tacrolimus
Tacrolimus
62 claims
- Betamethasone Dipr…
Betamethasone Dipropionate
55 claims
- Fluocinonide 38
Fluocinonide
38 claims
- Metronidazole 35
Metronidazole
35 claims
- Clobetasol Propion… 34
Clobetasol Propionate
34 claims
- Pimecrolimus 30
Pimecrolimus
30 claims
- Doxycycline Monohy… 20
Doxycycline Monohydrate
20 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 126 |
| Tacrolimus | 62 |
| Betamethasone Dipropionate | 55 |
| Fluocinonide | 38 |
| Metronidazole | 35 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 34 |
| Pimecrolimus | 30 |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 20 |
| Dupixent Pen Dupilumab | 20 |
| Fluconazole | 20 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Dermatology Physician Overview
How Thorsteinn Skulason, M.D. fits within the Dermatology Physician landscape nationally.
14,645
Dermatology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Dermatology Physician
729
Avg Claims per Provider
Thorsteinn Skulason, M.D.'s 698 claims are below the specialty average of 729.
Nearby Dermatology Physician Providers in Wisconsin
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Wisconsin, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Skulason.
Dr. Yasmine Abushukur
MD
Madison, WI
Chibuzo Aguwa
Milwaukee, WI
Dr. Atif Ahmed
M.D.
Milwaukee, WI
Olushola Akinshemoyin Vaughn
Milwaukee, WI
Dr. Kim Albridge
MD
Beaver Dam, WI
Compare Dermatology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thorsteinn Skulason, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Thorsteinn Skulason, M.D. specializes in Dermatology Physician and practices in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Thorsteinn Skulason, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Thorsteinn Skulason, M.D. wrote 698 Medicare Part D claims totaling $491K in drug costs for 256 beneficiaries.
What is Thorsteinn Skulason, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Thorsteinn Skulason, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 81.5/100 (Quality: 88.4, Cost: 49.9). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Thorsteinn Skulason, M.D. located? ▼
Thorsteinn Skulason, M.D. is located at 2350 N LAKE DR STE 300, Milwaukee, WI, 53211. Phone: (414) 298-7100.
What is Thorsteinn Skulason, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Thorsteinn Skulason, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275506081, issued on 02/10/2006.
Does Thorsteinn Skulason, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Thorsteinn Skulason, M.D.'s prescribing is 17% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $454K in brand drug costs.
How many Dermatology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 14,645 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 Thorsteinn Skulason, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Thorsteinn Skulason, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Triamcinolone Acetonide, Tacrolimus, Betamethasone Dipropionate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Thorsteinn Skulason, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Thorsteinn Skulason, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 698 Part D claims and 256 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Thorsteinn Skulason, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Thorsteinn Skulason, M.D.'s NPI is 1275506081 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
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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