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2026 NPPES data Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist NPI 1356350201 D.P.M
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Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist in Shelton, Connecticut.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,076 in Primary Podiatric Medicine 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
435
Medicare Part D claims · 149 beneficiaries · Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist avg: 322
MIPS score
0/100
▼ 83 pts below national avg 83.1 · Penalty band
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What the federal data shows
Ballard Blair, D.P.M reported a CMS MIPS final score of 0/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 435 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 0/100
- MIPS score · -83 vs avg
- 435
- Part D claims, 2023
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Ballard Blair, 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
0 0th percentile higher than 0% 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 Ballard Blair, D.P.M sits
This provider among primary podiatric medicine podiatrist peers
Across the 272 primary podiatric medicine podiatrist providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Ballard Blair, D.P.M writes more Part D claims than 76% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 0% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-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 primary podiatric medicine podiatrist peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Ballard Blair, 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 Ballard Blair, D.P.M?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist
Medicare Part D claims
435 35% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
0/100 83.1 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Connecticut
How Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Ballard Blair, D.P.M's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 0/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist) - 0/100 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.
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Ballard Blair, D.P.M appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist provider holding D.P.M credentials at 375 BRIDGEPORT AVE, Shelton, CT, 06484, with a listed phone of (203) 929-5559. NPI 1356350201 was issued on 08/07/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 435 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 149 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $24K in drug spend. 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.
Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,076 enrolled providers across 50 states and an average of 322 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 | 1356350201 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist |
| Credentials | D.P.M |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 08/07/2006 |
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
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
435
Total Claims
$24K
Total Drug Cost
149
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 460
- Total Day Supply
- 11,777
- Generic Drug Cost
- $12K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 43
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.86
- Gender Split
- 58% female / 42% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 20, 65-74: 52, 75-84: 53, 85+: 24
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Ballard Blair, D.P.M prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Pregabalin
Pregabalin
132 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
61 claims
- Ammonium Lactate 39
Ammonium Lactate
39 claims
- Cefadroxil 35
Cefadroxil
35 claims
- Mupirocin 23
Mupirocin
23 claims
- Terbinafine Hcl 23
Terbinafine Hcl
23 claims
- Clotrimazole 19
Clotrimazole
19 claims
- Meloxicam 19
Meloxicam
19 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Pregabalin | 132 |
| Gabapentin | 61 |
| Ammonium Lactate | 39 |
| Cefadroxil | 35 |
| Mupirocin | 23 |
| Terbinafine Hcl | 23 |
| Clotrimazole | 19 |
| Meloxicam | 19 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist Overview
How Ballard Blair, D.P.M fits within the Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist landscape nationally.
1,076
Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist Providers in US
50
States with Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist
322
Avg Claims per Provider
Ballard Blair, D.P.M's 435 claims are above the specialty average of 322.
Nearby Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist Providers in Connecticut
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Connecticut, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Blair.
Dr. Michael Ackley
DPM
Cheshire, CT
Dr. Todd Bell
DPM
Bloomfield, CT
Dr. Michael Connor
DPM
Wilton, CT
Dr. Austin Davidow
DPM
Naugatuck, CT
Dr. Michelle Dejesus
DPM
Naugatuck, CT
Compare Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Connecticut medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ballard Blair, D.P.M's specialty? ▼
Ballard Blair, D.P.M specializes in Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist and practices in Shelton, Connecticut. Credentials: D.P.M.
How much does Ballard Blair, D.P.M prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Ballard Blair, D.P.M wrote 435 Medicare Part D claims totaling $24K in drug costs for 149 beneficiaries.
What is Ballard Blair, D.P.M's Medicare quality score? ▼
Ballard Blair, D.P.M 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 Ballard Blair, D.P.M located? ▼
Ballard Blair, D.P.M is located at 375 BRIDGEPORT AVE, Shelton, CT, 06484. Phone: (203) 929-5559.
What is Ballard Blair, D.P.M's NPI number? ▼
Ballard Blair, D.P.M's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356350201, issued on 08/07/2006.
How many Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,076 Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist providers across 50 states in the US. The average Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist provider writes 322 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Ballard Blair, D.P.M prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Ballard Blair, D.P.M's most frequently prescribed drugs include Pregabalin, Gabapentin, Ammonium Lactate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Ballard Blair, D.P.M accept Medicare? ▼
Ballard Blair, D.P.M appears in CMS Medicare data with 435 Part D claims and 149 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Ballard Blair, D.P.M's credentials? ▼
Ballard Blair, D.P.M's NPI is 1356350201 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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