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2026 NPPES data Podiatrist NPI 1427013093 D.P.M.
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Podiatrist in Florence, South Carolina.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 10,498 in 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
112
Medicare Part D claims · 49 beneficiaries · Podiatrist avg: 304
Generic prescribing
76%
generic claims · 24% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$7.0K
38 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Alan Block, D.P.M. filed 112 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Podiatrist in Florence, South Carolina, prescribing 76% generic.
- 112
- Part D claims, 2023
- 76%
- generic prescribing
- $7.0K
- 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.
Alan Block, D.P.M.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
112 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. 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 Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Alan Block, D.P.M.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Podiatrist
Medicare Part D claims
112 63% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in South Carolina
How Podiatrist compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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.
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Alan Block, D.P.M. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Podiatrist provider holding D.P.M. credentials at 230 CHEROKEE RD, Florence, SC, 29501, with a listed phone of (843) 773-6246. NPI 1427013093 was issued on 04/18/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 112 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 49 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $55K in drug spend, split 24% brand-name and 76% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 11.6%.
Podiatrist is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,498 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 304 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 | 1427013093 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Podiatrist |
| Credentials | D.P.M. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 04/18/2006 |
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 Alan Block, D.P.M.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$7.0K
Largest payer
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
Most common payment type
Food and Beverage
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.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Alan Block, D.P.M. - brand share 24.0%
Podiatrist average
24% brand-name claims vs 76% generic, on 112 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.
112
Total Claims
$55K
Total Drug Cost
49
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 121
- Total Day Supply
- 2,067
- Brand vs Generic
- 24% brand / 76% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $53K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $1K
- Opioid Claims
- 13 (11.6% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 42
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 69.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.96
- Gender Split
- 73% female / 27% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 15, 65-74: 22, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Alan Block, D.P.M. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Cephalexin
Cephalexin
20 claims
- Gentamicin Sulfate
Gentamicin Sulfate
15 claims
- Oxycodone-Acetamin…
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
12 claims
- Flucytosine
Flucytosine
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Cephalexin | 20 |
| Gentamicin Sulfate | 15 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 12 |
| Flucytosine | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Podiatrist Overview
How Alan Block, D.P.M. fits within the Podiatrist landscape nationally.
10,498
Podiatrist Providers in US
54
States with Podiatrist
304
Avg Claims per Provider
Alan Block, D.P.M.'s 112 claims are below the specialty average of 304.
Nearby Podiatrist Providers in South Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Block.
Dr. Renee Altman
DPM
West Columbia, SC
Ian Barker
Greenville, SC
Dr. Gregory Bentzel
DPM
Greer, SC
Dr. Adam Biglin
D.P.M.
Myrtle Beach, SC
Dr. Tamika Bolden Ravenell
DPM
Mount Pleasant, SC
Compare Podiatrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- 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 Carolina medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alan Block, D.P.M.'s specialty? ▼
Alan Block, D.P.M. specializes in Podiatrist and practices in Florence, South Carolina. Credentials: D.P.M..
How much does Alan Block, D.P.M. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Alan Block, D.P.M. wrote 112 Medicare Part D claims totaling $55K in drug costs for 49 beneficiaries.
Where is Alan Block, D.P.M. located? ▼
Alan Block, D.P.M. is located at 230 CHEROKEE RD, Florence, SC, 29501. Phone: (843) 773-6246.
What is Alan Block, D.P.M.'s NPI number? ▼
Alan Block, D.P.M.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427013093, issued on 04/18/2006.
Does Alan Block, D.P.M. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Alan Block, D.P.M.'s prescribing is 24% brand-name and 76% generic drugs by claim count, with $53K in brand drug costs.
Does Alan Block, D.P.M. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Alan Block, D.P.M. had 13 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 11.6%.
How many Podiatrist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 10,498 Podiatrist providers across 54 states in the US. The average Podiatrist provider writes 304 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Alan Block, D.P.M. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Alan Block, D.P.M.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Cephalexin, Gentamicin Sulfate, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Alan Block, D.P.M. accept Medicare? ▼
Alan Block, D.P.M. appears in CMS Medicare data with 112 Part D claims and 49 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Alan Block, D.P.M.'s credentials? ▼
Alan Block, D.P.M.'s NPI is 1427013093 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.
- 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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