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2026 NPPES data Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist NPI 1063856136 D.P.M.
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Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 8,920 in Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist, 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
160
Medicare Part D claims · 102 beneficiaries · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist avg: 309
MIPS score
76.7/100
▼ 6 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Industry payments
$893.29
6 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Adam Nichols, D.P.M. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 76.7/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 160 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 76.7/100
- MIPS score · -6 vs avg
- 160
- Part D claims, 2023
- $893.29
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
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.
Adam Nichols, D.P.M.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
77 21st percentile higher than 21% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Adam Nichols, D.P.M. sits
This provider among foot & ankle surgery podiatrist peers
Across the 3,155 foot & ankle surgery podiatrist providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Adam Nichols, D.P.M. writes more Part D claims than 32% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 55% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one foot & ankle surgery podiatrist peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Adam Nichols, D.P.M.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Adam Nichols, D.P.M.?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist
Medicare Part D claims
160 48% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
76.7/100 6.4 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in South Dakota
How Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist compares to other specialties among South Dakota providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Adam Nichols, D.P.M.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 76.7/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist) - 76.7/100 vs national avg 83.1
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).
Adam Nichols, D.P.M. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider holding D.P.M. credentials at 1210 W 18TH ST, Sioux Falls, SD, 57104, with a listed phone of (605) 328-2663. NPI 1063856136 was issued on 04/19/2013.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 160 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 102 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $4K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 8.1%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 76.7/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 78.6, Cost 44.6), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 8,920 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 309 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 | 1063856136 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist |
| Credentials | D.P.M. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 04/19/2013 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
76.6912
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
78.5693
Quality
44.5681
Cost
99
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Adam Nichols, D.P.M. 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.
Sanford Clinic
Sioux Falls, SD
Sanford Medical Center
Sioux Falls, SD
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 Adam Nichols, D.P.M.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$893
Largest payer
Paragon 28, Inc.
Most common payment type
Travel and Lodging
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.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
160
Total Claims
$4K
Total Drug Cost
102
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 160
- Total Day Supply
- 1,474
- Generic Drug Cost
- $2K
- Opioid Claims
- 13 (8.1% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 124
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 69.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 3.23
- 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 Adam Nichols, D.P.M. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Cefadroxil
Cefadroxil
32 claims
- Cephalexin
Cephalexin
32 claims
- Doxycycline Hyclate
Doxycycline Hyclate
25 claims
- Clindamycin Hcl
Clindamycin Hcl
20 claims
- Amoxicillin-Clavul…
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
14 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Cefadroxil | 32 |
| Cephalexin | 32 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 25 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 20 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 14 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist Overview
How Adam Nichols, D.P.M. fits within the Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist landscape nationally.
8,920
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist Providers in US
53
States with Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist
309
Avg Claims per Provider
Adam Nichols, D.P.M.'s 160 claims are below the specialty average of 309.
Nearby Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist Providers in South Dakota
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Dakota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Nichols.
Dr. Dan Conrad
DPM
Rapid City, SD
Dr. Brian Dix
D.P.M.
Sioux Falls, SD
Dr. Jeffrey Domingue
D.P.M.
Sioux Falls, SD
Dr. Tyler Harrell
D.P.M.
Brookings, SD
Dr. Dustin Lloyd
DPM
Sioux Falls, SD
Compare Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the South Dakota medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Adam Nichols, D.P.M.'s specialty? ▼
Adam Nichols, D.P.M. specializes in Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist and practices in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Credentials: D.P.M..
How much does Adam Nichols, D.P.M. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Adam Nichols, D.P.M. wrote 160 Medicare Part D claims totaling $4K in drug costs for 102 beneficiaries.
What is Adam Nichols, D.P.M.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Adam Nichols, D.P.M. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 76.7/100 (Quality: 78.6, Cost: 44.6). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Adam Nichols, D.P.M. located? ▼
Adam Nichols, D.P.M. is located at 1210 W 18TH ST, Sioux Falls, SD, 57104. Phone: (605) 328-2663.
What is Adam Nichols, D.P.M.'s NPI number? ▼
Adam Nichols, D.P.M.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1063856136, issued on 04/19/2013.
Does Adam Nichols, D.P.M. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Adam Nichols, D.P.M. had 13 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 8.1%.
How many Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 8,920 Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist providers across 53 states in the US. The average Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider writes 309 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Adam Nichols, D.P.M. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Adam Nichols, D.P.M.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Cefadroxil, Cephalexin, Doxycycline Hyclate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Adam Nichols, D.P.M. accept Medicare? ▼
Adam Nichols, D.P.M. appears in CMS Medicare data with 160 Part D claims and 102 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Adam Nichols, D.P.M.'s credentials? ▼
Adam Nichols, D.P.M.'s NPI is 1063856136 with credentials D.P.M.. 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.
- Quality Performance
- CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) - 2023 performance year.
- 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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