2026 NPPES data Public Medicine Podiatrist NPI 1851877179 DPM
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ANDREW MERMELSTEIN, DPM

Public Medicine Podiatrist in PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
293
Medicare Part D claims · 121 beneficiaries · Public Medicine Podiatrist avg: 311
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
0/100
▼ 83 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: ANDREW MERMELSTEIN, DPM is a Public Medicine Podiatrist ([object Object]) practicing in PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 293 claims across 121 beneficiaries — 4% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 0/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: ANDREW MERMELSTEIN, DPM reported a CMS MIPS final score of 0 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 293 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

ANDREW MERMELSTEIN, DPM at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/19/2018

NPI 1851877179

Primary specialty

Public Medicine Podiatrist

Rare

45 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

293 6% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 311

MIPS final score

0/100 83.1% pts

Penalty band band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Pennsylvania

How Public Medicine Podiatrist compares to other specialties among Pennsylvania providers

Pennsylvania providers

Public Medicine Podiatrist share within Pennsylvania

1. Public Medicine Podiatrist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Public Medicine Podiatrist share within Pennsylvania

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ANDREW MERMELSTEIN, DPM's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Public Medicine Podiatrist national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
0/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Public Medicine Podiatrist) — 0/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%0%
MIPS final score (Public Medicine Podiatrist) — 0/100 vs national avg 83.1

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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ANDREW MERMELSTEIN, DPM is a Public Medicine Podiatrist provider practicing in PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DPM. NPI: 1851877179. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

ANDREW MERMELSTEIN, DPM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Public Medicine Podiatrist provider holding DPM credentials at 1337 COTTMAN AVE STE A, PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19111, with a listed phone of (215) 745-6566. NPI 1851877179 was issued on 07/19/2018. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MERMELSTEIN most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 293 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 121 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $10K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 0/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Public Medicine Podiatrist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 45 enrolled providers across 22 states and an average of 311 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

1337 COTTMAN AVE STE A
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19111

Provider Details

NPI 1851877179
Specialty Public Medicine Podiatrist
Credentials DPM
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/19/2018

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

0
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
0
Quality

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ANDREW MERMELSTEIN, DPM 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.

PHOENIX REHABILITATION AND HEALTH SERVICES INC
CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, PA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

License & disciplinary context — Pennsylvania PA-BOM 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~45K Pennsylvania medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to ANDREW MERMELSTEIN, DPM. To verify ANDREW MERMELSTEIN, DPM's current license status, search the PA-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

133
Total board actions, Pennsylvania 2023
Across 129 cases
2.96
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Pennsylvania statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
48 cases

PA-BOM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Pennsylvania disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

ANDREW MERMELSTEIN, DPM — brand share 4.0%
Specialty average (est.)

4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 293 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.

293
Total Claims
$10K
Total Drug Cost
121
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
297
Total Day Supply
7,405
Brand vs Generic
4% brand / 96% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$6K
Generic Drug Cost
$4K
Antibiotic Claims
30

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.12
Gender Split
56% female / 44% male
Age Distribution
<65: 21, 65-74: 49, 75-84: 34, 85+: 17

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Ammonium Lactate
85
Gabapentin
56
Ketoconazole
34
Ciclopirox
26
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
14
Cephalexin
12
Diclofenac Sodium
12

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Public Medicine Podiatrist Overview

How ANDREW MERMELSTEIN, DPM fits within the Public Medicine Podiatrist landscape nationally.

45
Public Medicine Podiatrist Providers in US
22
States with Public Medicine Podiatrist
311
Avg Claims per Provider

ANDREW MERMELSTEIN, DPM's 293 claims are below the specialty average of 311.

Nearby Public Medicine Podiatrist Providers in Pennsylvania

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Pennsylvania, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as MERMELSTEIN.

Compare Public Medicine Podiatrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ANDREW MERMELSTEIN, DPM's specialty?
ANDREW MERMELSTEIN, DPM specializes in Public Medicine Podiatrist and practices in PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania. Credentials: DPM.
How much does ANDREW MERMELSTEIN, DPM prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ANDREW MERMELSTEIN, DPM wrote 293 Medicare Part D claims totaling $10K in drug costs for 121 beneficiaries.
What is ANDREW MERMELSTEIN, DPM's Medicare quality score?
ANDREW MERMELSTEIN, DPM has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 0/100 (Quality: 0). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is ANDREW MERMELSTEIN, DPM located?
ANDREW MERMELSTEIN, DPM is located at 1337 COTTMAN AVE STE A, PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19111. Phone: (215) 745-6566.
What is ANDREW MERMELSTEIN, DPM's NPI number?
ANDREW MERMELSTEIN, DPM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851877179, issued on 07/19/2018.
Does ANDREW MERMELSTEIN, DPM prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ANDREW MERMELSTEIN, DPM's prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $6K in brand drug costs.
How many Public Medicine Podiatrist providers are there in the US?
There are 45 Public Medicine Podiatrist providers across 22 states in the US. The average Public Medicine Podiatrist provider writes 311 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ANDREW MERMELSTEIN, DPM prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ANDREW MERMELSTEIN, DPM's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ammonium Lactate, Gabapentin, Ketoconazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ANDREW MERMELSTEIN, DPM accept Medicare?
ANDREW MERMELSTEIN, DPM appears in CMS Medicare data with 293 Part D claims and 121 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ANDREW MERMELSTEIN, DPM's credentials?
ANDREW MERMELSTEIN, DPM's NPI is 1851877179 with credentials DPM. 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

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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