Margaret Parsons, MD
NPI 1609952860 · Procedural Dermatology Physician · Sacramento, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Dermatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Margaret Parsons, MD is a Procedural Dermatology Physician provider in Sacramento, CA (NPI 1609952860).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609952860
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Procedural Dermatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A55877 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
6,295 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 | 2,772 | $7 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 961 | $97 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 835 | $65 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 641 | $136 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 297 | $56 |
| Destruction of Skin Growth, 1-14 Growths17110 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 29 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 172 | 113 |
| Fluorouracil | 99 | 82 |
| Metronidazole | 79 | 58 |
| Ketoconazole | 70 | 46 |
| Betamethasone Dipropionate | 68 | 49 |
| Nystatin | 55 | 40 |
| Minoxidil | 44 | 18 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 38 | 21 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$387 across 36 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-31
- Last updated
- 2015-01-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Margaret Parsons's NPI number?
- Margaret Parsons's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609952860, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Margaret Parsons's specialty?
- Margaret Parsons is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Procedural Dermatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Margaret Parsons located?
- Margaret Parsons's practice location on file with NPPES is 5340 Elvas Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95819-2385.
- What is Margaret Parsons's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Margaret Parsons is (916) 739-1505.
- Does Margaret Parsons accept Medicare?
- Margaret Parsons is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Margaret Parsons's NPI active?
- Yes — Margaret Parsons's NPI (1609952860) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-01-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.