2026 NPPES data Podiatrist NPI 1790770733 DPM
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ASHLEY SHEPARD, DPM

Podiatrist in HARTFORD, Connecticut. 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
686
Medicare Part D claims · 209 beneficiaries · Podiatrist avg: 304
Generic prescribing
97%
generic claims · 3% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
84.4788/100
▲ 1 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$144.72
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: ASHLEY SHEPARD, DPM is a Podiatrist ([object Object]) practicing in HARTFORD, Connecticut with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 686 claims across 209 beneficiaries — 3% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 84.4788/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $144.72 across 4 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: ASHLEY SHEPARD, DPM reported a CMS MIPS final score of 84.4788 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 686 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

ASHLEY SHEPARD, DPM at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/15/2005

NPI 1790770733

Primary specialty

Podiatrist

Mid-sized

10,498 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

686 126% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 304

MIPS final score

84.4788/100 1.3788000000000125% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

How Podiatrist compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers

Connecticut providers

Podiatrist share within Connecticut

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ASHLEY SHEPARD, DPM's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Podiatrist national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
84.4788/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Podiatrist) — 84.4788/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Podiatrist) — 84.4788/100 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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ASHLEY SHEPARD, DPM is a Podiatrist provider practicing in HARTFORD, Connecticut, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DPM. NPI: 1790770733. 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.

ASHLEY SHEPARD, DPM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Podiatrist provider holding DPM credentials at 85 SEYMOUR ST, HARTFORD, CT, 06106, with a listed phone of (860) 547-0616. NPI 1790770733 was issued on 09/15/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SHEPARD 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 686 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 209 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $19K in drug spend, split 3% brand-name and 97% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 9.0%. 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 84.4788/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 79.2865, Cost 59.5997), compared with the national average of 83.1.

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

85 SEYMOUR ST
HARTFORD, CT 06106

Provider Details

NPI 1790770733
Specialty Podiatrist
Credentials DPM
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/15/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

84.4788
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
79.2865
Quality
59.5997
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ASHLEY SHEPARD, 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.

HARTFORD HEALTHCARE MEDICAL GROUP SPECIALISTS PLLC
HARTFORD, CT

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 ASHLEY SHEPARD, DPM. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$145

Largest payer

TREACE MEDICAL CONCEPTS, 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

ASHLEY SHEPARD, DPM — brand share 3.0%
Specialty average (est.)

3% brand-name claims vs 97% generic, on 686 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.

686
Total Claims
$19K
Total Drug Cost
209
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
858
Total Day Supply
20,557
Brand vs Generic
3% brand / 97% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$5K
Generic Drug Cost
$14K
Opioid Claims
62 (9.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
104

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.91
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male
Age Distribution
<65: 47, 65-74: 101, 75-84: 49, 85+: 12

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Gabapentin
96
Lidocaine-Prilocaine
Lidocaine/Prilocaine
63
Ammonium Lactate
38
Duloxetine Hcl
35
Meloxicam
34
Oxycodone Hcl
33
Cephalexin
32
Fluconazole
26
Pregabalin
26
Ibuprofen
23

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

Podiatrist Overview

How ASHLEY SHEPARD, DPM fits within the Podiatrist landscape nationally.

10,498
Podiatrist Providers in US
54
States with Podiatrist
304
Avg Claims per Provider

ASHLEY SHEPARD, DPM's 686 claims are above the specialty average of 304.

Nearby Podiatrist Providers in Connecticut

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ASHLEY SHEPARD, DPM's specialty?
ASHLEY SHEPARD, DPM specializes in Podiatrist and practices in HARTFORD, Connecticut. Credentials: DPM.
How much does ASHLEY SHEPARD, DPM prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ASHLEY SHEPARD, DPM wrote 686 Medicare Part D claims totaling $19K in drug costs for 209 beneficiaries.
What is ASHLEY SHEPARD, DPM's Medicare quality score?
ASHLEY SHEPARD, DPM has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 84.4788/100 (Quality: 79.2865, Cost: 59.5997). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is ASHLEY SHEPARD, DPM located?
ASHLEY SHEPARD, DPM is located at 85 SEYMOUR ST, HARTFORD, CT, 06106. Phone: (860) 547-0616.
What is ASHLEY SHEPARD, DPM's NPI number?
ASHLEY SHEPARD, DPM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790770733, issued on 09/15/2005.
Does ASHLEY SHEPARD, DPM prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ASHLEY SHEPARD, DPM's prescribing is 3% brand-name and 97% generic drugs by claim count, with $5K in brand drug costs.
Does ASHLEY SHEPARD, DPM prescribe opioids?
Yes, ASHLEY SHEPARD, DPM had 62 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 9.0%.
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 ASHLEY SHEPARD, DPM prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ASHLEY SHEPARD, DPM's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Lidocaine-Prilocaine, Ammonium Lactate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ASHLEY SHEPARD, DPM accept Medicare?
ASHLEY SHEPARD, DPM appears in CMS Medicare data with 686 Part D claims and 209 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ASHLEY SHEPARD, DPM's credentials?
ASHLEY SHEPARD, DPM's NPI is 1790770733 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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