2026 NPPES data Dermatology Physician NPI 1891435384 MD
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VERONICA EMMERICH, MD

Dermatology Physician in CHARLESTON, South Carolina. 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
170
Medicare Part D claims · 34 beneficiaries · Dermatology Physician avg: 729
Generic prescribing
76%
generic claims · 24% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: VERONICA EMMERICH, MD is a Dermatology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in CHARLESTON, South Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 170 claims across 34 beneficiaries — 24% brand-name prescribing .

What the federal data shows

VERONICA EMMERICH, MD filed 170 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Dermatology Physician in CHARLESTON, South Carolina, prescribing 76% generic.

170
Part D claims, 2023
76%
generic prescribing

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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

VERONICA EMMERICH, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

VERONICA EMMERICH, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/31/2022

NPI 1891435384

Primary specialty

Dermatology Physician

Mid-sized

14,610 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

170 77% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 729

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Dermatology Physician share within South Carolina

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

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).

VERONICA EMMERICH, MD is a Dermatology Physician provider practicing in CHARLESTON, South Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1891435384. 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.

VERONICA EMMERICH, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 169 ASHLEY AVENUE, CHARLESTON, SC, 29425, with a listed phone of (843) 347-8134. NPI 1891435384 was issued on 03/31/2022. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what EMMERICH 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 170 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 34 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $24K in drug spend, split 24% brand-name and 76% 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

169 ASHLEY AVENUE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425

Provider Details

NPI 1891435384
Specialty Dermatology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/31/2022

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

VERONICA EMMERICH, MD — brand share 24.0%
Specialty average (est.)

24% brand-name claims vs 76% generic, on 170 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.

170
Total Claims
$24K
Total Drug Cost
34
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
348
Total Day Supply
10,196
Brand vs Generic
24% brand / 76% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$21K
Generic Drug Cost
$3K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.85
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male

Dermatology Physician Overview

How VERONICA EMMERICH, MD fits within the Dermatology Physician landscape nationally.

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

VERONICA EMMERICH, MD's 170 claims are below the specialty average of 729.

Nearby Dermatology Physician Providers in South Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as EMMERICH.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is VERONICA EMMERICH, MD's specialty?
VERONICA EMMERICH, MD specializes in Dermatology Physician and practices in CHARLESTON, South Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does VERONICA EMMERICH, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, VERONICA EMMERICH, MD wrote 170 Medicare Part D claims totaling $24K in drug costs for 34 beneficiaries.
Where is VERONICA EMMERICH, MD located?
VERONICA EMMERICH, MD is located at 169 ASHLEY AVENUE, CHARLESTON, SC, 29425. Phone: (843) 347-8134.
What is VERONICA EMMERICH, MD's NPI number?
VERONICA EMMERICH, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891435384, issued on 03/31/2022.
Does VERONICA EMMERICH, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
VERONICA EMMERICH, MD's prescribing is 24% brand-name and 76% generic drugs by claim count, with $21K 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.
Does VERONICA EMMERICH, MD accept Medicare?
VERONICA EMMERICH, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 170 Part D claims and 34 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify VERONICA EMMERICH, MD's credentials?
VERONICA EMMERICH, MD's NPI is 1891435384 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

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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