NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist NPI 1205191640 DPM
Verify on CMS → Blake Weeks, DPM
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist in Hickory, North 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 9,134 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 542 beneficiaries · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist avg: 333
Generic prescribing
98%
generic claims · 2% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$702.18
26 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Blake Weeks, DPM filed 1,528 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist in Hickory, North Carolina, prescribing 98% generic.
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2024
- 98%
- generic prescribing
- $702.18
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
- ≥81st
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Blake Weeks, DPM
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1205191640), first enumerated 07/11/2012.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 1,528 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
1 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliation on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Reported
Industry payment transparency
$702.18 in reported industry payments (26 transfers) in 2024 under the federal Sunshine Act — disclosed transfers of value, not a quality rating.
Source: CMS Open Payments
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1205191640 · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist
NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-MID · RX-MID · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1205191640
- ENUM-MID 2012
- TAX-MID 9K Foot &
- RX-MID 1,528
- BOOK-THIN 195 in North Carolina
- PHOTO-ENUM Charles Hoehn · 2012
Blake Weeks, DPM's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,528 ≥ 81st percentile 81% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
What does the federal data show about Blake Weeks, DPM?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist
Medicare Part D claims
1,528 359% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist compares to other specialties among North 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.
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1205191640 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist |
| Credentials | DPM |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/11/2012 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Blake Weeks, 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.
Catawba Valley Medical Group Inc
Hickory, NC
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 Blake Weeks, DPM. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$702
Largest payer
Piedmont Plus Innovation
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 · Generic-heavy
Blake Weeks, DPM - brand share 2.0%
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist average
2% brand-name claims vs 98% generic, on 1,528 2024 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 2024.
1,528
Total Claims
$40K
Total Drug Cost
542
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,963.933
- Total Day Supply
- 52,233
- Brand vs Generic
- 2% brand / 98% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $15K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $25K
- Opioid Claims
- 20 (1.3% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 173
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.64
- Gender Split
- 59% female / 41% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 108, 65-74: 238, 75-84: 156, 85+: 40
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Blake Weeks, DPM prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Ciclopirox
Ciclopirox
449 claims
- Meloxicam
Meloxicam
258 claims
- Ammonium Lactate 118
Ammonium Lactate
118 claims
- Diclofenac Sodium 111
Diclofenac Sodium
111 claims
- Doxycycline Hyclate 91
Doxycycline Hyclate
91 claims
- Terbinafine Hcl 68
Terbinafine Hcl
68 claims
- Ketoconazole 67
Ketoconazole
67 claims
- Imiquimod 62
Imiquimod
62 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Ciclopirox | 449 |
| Meloxicam | 258 |
| Ammonium Lactate | 118 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 111 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 91 |
| Terbinafine Hcl | 68 |
| Ketoconazole | 67 |
| Imiquimod | 62 |
| Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha | 41 |
| Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim | 36 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist Overview
How Blake Weeks, DPM fits within the Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist landscape nationally.
9,134
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist Providers in US
53
States with Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist
333
Avg Claims per Provider
Blake Weeks, DPM's 1,528 claims are above the specialty average of 333.
Nationwide Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Weeks, both outside North Carolina so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2012)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist Providers in North Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Weeks.
One of 195 Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist providers enrolled in North Carolina, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Nicholas Adams
DPM
Raleigh, NC
Dr. Joe Ades
DPM
Mooresville, NC
Dr. Andrew Adler
DPM
Matthews, NC
Dr. Brandon Adrian
DPM
Fayetteville, NC
Dr. Martha Ajlouny
DPM
Greensboro, NC
Compare Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blake Weeks, DPM's specialty? ▼
Blake Weeks, DPM specializes in Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist and practices in Hickory, North Carolina. Credentials: DPM.
How much does Blake Weeks, DPM prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Blake Weeks, DPM wrote 1,528 Medicare Part D claims totaling $40K in drug costs for 542 beneficiaries.
Where is Blake Weeks, DPM located? ▼
Blake Weeks, DPM is located at 1985 STARTOWN RD STE 101, Hickory, NC, 28602. Phone: (828) 732-5530.
What is Blake Weeks, DPM's NPI number? ▼
Blake Weeks, DPM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205191640, issued on 07/11/2012.
Does Blake Weeks, DPM prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Blake Weeks, DPM's prescribing is 2% brand-name and 98% generic drugs by claim count, with $15K in brand drug costs.
Does Blake Weeks, DPM prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Blake Weeks, DPM had 20 opioid claims in 2024 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.3%.
How many Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 9,134 Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist providers across 53 states in the US. The average Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider writes 333 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Blake Weeks, DPM prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Blake Weeks, DPM's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ciclopirox, Meloxicam, Ammonium Lactate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Blake Weeks, DPM accept Medicare? ▼
Blake Weeks, DPM appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,528 Part D claims and 542 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Blake Weeks, DPM's credentials? ▼
Blake Weeks, DPM's NPI is 1205191640 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
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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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