Catherine Emerson, MD
NPI 1154889350 · Dermatology Physician · Huntersville, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Dermatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1154889350
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Dermatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
7 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,085 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 213 | $2 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 144 | $6 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 116 | $100 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 90 | $68 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 82 | $51 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 22 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 144 | 91 |
| Ketoconazole | 136 | 75 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 131 | 55 |
| Hydrocortisone | 89 | 59 |
| Mometasone Furoate | 66 | 34 |
| Dupilumabbrand: Dupixent Pen | 65 | — |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 53 | 22 |
| Fluocinonide |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$232 across 11 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (2)
- 600 S Paulina St Ste 403Chicago, IL 60612-3806Phone: (312) 942-7100
- 7476 Waterside Loop RdDenver, NC 28037-7679Phone: (704) 601-4381Fax: (704) 822-5997
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2019-03-06
- Last updated
- 2024-07-08
- Certified
- 2024-07-08
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.