2026 NPPES data Podiatrist NPI 1639588361 D.P.M.
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BRETT SORENSEN, D.P.M.

Podiatrist in COVINGTON, Louisiana. 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
597
Medicare Part D claims · 242 beneficiaries · Podiatrist avg: 304
Generic prescribing
98%
generic claims · 2% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$381.44
10 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: BRETT SORENSEN, D.P.M. is a Podiatrist ([object Object]) practicing in COVINGTON, Louisiana with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 597 claims across 242 beneficiaries — 2% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $381.44 across 10 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: BRETT SORENSEN, D.P.M. filed 597 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across COVINGTON, Louisiana. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

BRETT SORENSEN, D.P.M. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/06/2014

NPI 1639588361

Primary specialty

Podiatrist

Mid-sized

10,498 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

597 96% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 304

Specialty distribution in Louisiana

How Podiatrist compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers

Louisiana providers

Podiatrist share within Louisiana

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Podiatrist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Podiatrist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Podiatrist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Podiatrist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

BRETT SORENSEN, D.P.M. is a Podiatrist provider practicing in COVINGTON, Louisiana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: D.P.M.. NPI: 1639588361. 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.

BRETT SORENSEN, D.P.M. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Podiatrist provider holding D.P.M. credentials at 1000 OCHSNER BLVD, COVINGTON, LA, 70433, with a listed phone of (985) 875-2707. NPI 1639588361 was issued on 08/06/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SORENSEN 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 597 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 242 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $84K in drug spend, split 2% brand-name and 98% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 18.8%. 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.

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

1000 OCHSNER BLVD
COVINGTON, LA 70433

Provider Details

NPI 1639588361
Specialty Podiatrist
Credentials D.P.M.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/06/2014

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BRETT SORENSEN, D.P.M. 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.

OCHSNER CLINIC LLC
COVINGTON, LA

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 BRETT SORENSEN, D.P.M.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$381

Largest payer

Stryker Corporation

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

BRETT SORENSEN, D.P.M. — brand share 2.0%
Specialty average (est.)

2% brand-name claims vs 98% generic, on 597 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.

597
Total Claims
$84K
Total Drug Cost
242
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
759
Total Day Supply
15,056
Brand vs Generic
2% brand / 98% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$42K
Generic Drug Cost
$41K
Opioid Claims
112 (18.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
155

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.76
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male

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
139
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
58
Doxycycline Hyclate
51
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
43
Ketoconazole
36
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
32
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
25
Pregabalin
23
Methylprednisolone
20
Meloxicam
18

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

Podiatrist Overview

How BRETT SORENSEN, D.P.M. fits within the Podiatrist landscape nationally.

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

BRETT SORENSEN, D.P.M.'s 597 claims are above the specialty average of 304.

Nearby Podiatrist Providers in Louisiana

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BRETT SORENSEN, D.P.M.'s specialty?
BRETT SORENSEN, D.P.M. specializes in Podiatrist and practices in COVINGTON, Louisiana. Credentials: D.P.M..
How much does BRETT SORENSEN, D.P.M. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BRETT SORENSEN, D.P.M. wrote 597 Medicare Part D claims totaling $84K in drug costs for 242 beneficiaries.
Where is BRETT SORENSEN, D.P.M. located?
BRETT SORENSEN, D.P.M. is located at 1000 OCHSNER BLVD, COVINGTON, LA, 70433. Phone: (985) 875-2707.
What is BRETT SORENSEN, D.P.M.'s NPI number?
BRETT SORENSEN, D.P.M.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639588361, issued on 08/06/2014.
Does BRETT SORENSEN, D.P.M. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BRETT SORENSEN, D.P.M.'s prescribing is 2% brand-name and 98% generic drugs by claim count, with $42K in brand drug costs.
Does BRETT SORENSEN, D.P.M. prescribe opioids?
Yes, BRETT SORENSEN, D.P.M. had 112 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 18.8%.
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 BRETT SORENSEN, D.P.M. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BRETT SORENSEN, D.P.M.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Doxycycline Hyclate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BRETT SORENSEN, D.P.M. accept Medicare?
BRETT SORENSEN, D.P.M. appears in CMS Medicare data with 597 Part D claims and 242 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BRETT SORENSEN, D.P.M.'s credentials?
BRETT SORENSEN, D.P.M.'s NPI is 1639588361 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

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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