Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Michael Pelster, M.D.

Mohs-Micrographic Surgery Physician (CMS: Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery (MDS)) · Dermatology Physician · Nashville, TN

  • NPI 1699017145
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 72.2 / 100 · 2023
  • 13 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2301 21St Ave S
Nashville, TN 372124908
(615) 327-9797
fax (615) 613-0329

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2013 — 13 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 22, 2023
Year of graduation
2013 — 13 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207ND0101X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #R6456

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1699017145. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
3,124
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$382,207
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 793 189 $6
17000 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth 366 279 $43
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 354 281 $83
11102 Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth 318 269 $78
17311 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks 204 166 $538
17110 Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths 181 156 $101
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 157 120 $118
11103 Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth 110 69 $46
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 91 91 $103
13132 Complicated repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet, 2.6-7.5 cm 82 77 $253

In context: peer comparison

Among 8 peers in Nashville Mohs-Micrographic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 83. This provider delivers 38× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,640
Transactions
88
Manufacturers
15
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Abbvie INC. 19 $325.98
Amgen INC. 12 $225.18
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. 15 $206.52
Janssen Biotech, INC. 8 $184.69
Lilly USA, LLC 6 $132.66
Ucb, INC. 6 $104.87
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, INC. 3 $79.77
Genzyme Corporation 3 $78.75
Pfizer INC. 4 $72.01
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 4 $67.86
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries INC. 3 $54.82
Almirall LLC 2 $38.51
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. 1 $20.75
Galderma Laboratories, L.P. 1 $17.45
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, INC. 1 $16.36

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$1,525
Education
$115

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
622
Patients
417
Total drug cost
$59,914
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Doxycycline Hyclate Generic 137 114 $2,244
Triamcinolone Acetonide Generic 98 76 $1,281
Ketoconazole Generic 94 50 $2,519
Clobetasol Propionate Generic 79 51 $3,930
Mupirocin Generic 44 32 $493
Cephalexin Generic 30 27 $68
Prednisone Generic 20 0 $86
Tacrolimus Generic 17 13 $3,449
Clindamycin Phosphate Generic 16 14 $819
Fluconazole Generic 16 12 $70

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Michael Pelster's medical specialty?
Dr. Michael Pelster practices Mohs-Micrographic Surgery Physician in Nashville, TN.
Where does Dr. Michael Pelster practice?
Dr. Michael Pelster practices at 2301 21St Ave S, Nashville, TN 372124908. Office phone: 6153279797.
What is Dr. Michael Pelster's NPI?
Dr. Michael Pelster's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699017145, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Michael Pelster accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Michael Pelster accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Michael Pelster commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (HCPCS 17003); Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (HCPCS 17000); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.