NPI registry status
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2026 NPPES data MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician NPI 1366003170 MD
Verify on CMS → Vadim Lincoln, MD
MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician in Santa Barbara, California.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,102 in MOHS-Micrographic Surgery 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
288
Medicare Part D claims · 112 beneficiaries · MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician avg: 607
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$598.06
21 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
Vadim Lincoln, MD filed 288 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician in Santa Barbara, California, prescribing 88% generic.
- 288
- Part D claims, 2023
- 88%
- 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.
Vadim Lincoln, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
288 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. 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 Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Vadim Lincoln, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations - 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 Vadim Lincoln, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician
Medicare Part D claims
288 53% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in California
How MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among California providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician. Verify directly:
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).
Vadim Lincoln, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2320 BATH ST STE 205, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105, with a listed phone of (805) 569-1164. NPI 1366003170 was issued on 06/23/2019.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 288 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 112 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $124K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.3%.
MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,102 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 607 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 | 1366003170 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 06/23/2019 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Vadim Lincoln, MD 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.
Csi Medical Group
Encinitas, CA
J Robert West MD Inc
Santa Barbara, CA
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 Vadim Lincoln, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$598
Largest payer
Dermavant Sciences, 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.
License & disciplinary context - California MBC 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 ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Vadim Lincoln, MD. To verify Vadim Lincoln, MD's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases
MBC 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 California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Vadim Lincoln, MD - brand share 13.0%
MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician average
13% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 288 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.
288
Total Claims
$124K
Total Drug Cost
112
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 321
- Total Day Supply
- 7,413
- Brand vs Generic
- 13% brand / 88% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $113K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $11K
- Opioid Claims
- 18 (6.3% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 41
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 75.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.62
- 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 Vadim Lincoln, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Mupirocin
Mupirocin
28 claims
- Cephalexin
Cephalexin
20 claims
- Triamcinolone Acet…
Triamcinolone Acetonide
20 claims
- Prednisone
Prednisone
19 claims
- Tramadol Hcl
Tramadol Hcl
17 claims
- Dupixent Pen
Dupixent Pen
14 claims
- Ketoconazole
Ketoconazole
13 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Mupirocin | 28 |
| Cephalexin | 20 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 20 |
| Prednisone | 19 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 17 |
| Dupixent Pen Dupilumab | 14 |
| Ketoconazole | 13 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician Overview
How Vadim Lincoln, MD fits within the MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician landscape nationally.
1,102
MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician Providers in US
52
States with MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician
607
Avg Claims per Provider
Vadim Lincoln, MD's 288 claims are below the specialty average of 607.
Nearby MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician Providers in California
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Lincoln.
Dr. Sam Abaza
M.D.
Diamond Bar, CA
Dr. Payam Abrishami
MD
Agoura Hills, CA
Dr. Vince Afsahi
M.D.
Tustin, CA
Dr. Kristen Aguirre
MD
Oceanside, CA
Dr. Ji Won Ahn
MD
Walnut Creek, CA
Compare MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vadim Lincoln, MD's specialty? ▼
Vadim Lincoln, MD specializes in MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician and practices in Santa Barbara, California. Credentials: MD.
How much does Vadim Lincoln, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Vadim Lincoln, MD wrote 288 Medicare Part D claims totaling $124K in drug costs for 112 beneficiaries.
Where is Vadim Lincoln, MD located? ▼
Vadim Lincoln, MD is located at 2320 BATH ST STE 205, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105. Phone: (805) 569-1164.
What is Vadim Lincoln, MD's NPI number? ▼
Vadim Lincoln, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1366003170, issued on 06/23/2019.
Does Vadim Lincoln, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Vadim Lincoln, MD's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $113K in brand drug costs.
Does Vadim Lincoln, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Vadim Lincoln, MD had 18 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.3%.
How many MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,102 MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician provider writes 607 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Vadim Lincoln, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Vadim Lincoln, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Mupirocin, Cephalexin, Triamcinolone Acetonide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Vadim Lincoln, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Vadim Lincoln, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 288 Part D claims and 112 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Vadim Lincoln, MD's credentials? ▼
Vadim Lincoln, MD's NPI is 1366003170 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
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.
- 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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