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2026 NPPES data Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist NPI 1902873458 DPM
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Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist in Bismarck, North Dakota.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 8,920 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
690
Medicare Part D claims · 283 beneficiaries · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist avg: 309
MIPS score
82.8/100
▼ 0 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
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What the federal data shows
Brian Gale, DPM reported a CMS MIPS final score of 82.8/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 690 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 82.8/100
- MIPS score · 0 vs avg
- 690
- Part D claims, 2023
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.
Brian Gale, DPM's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
83 39th percentile higher than 39% 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 Brian Gale, DPM sits
This provider among foot & ankle surgery podiatrist peers
Across the 3,155 foot & ankle surgery podiatrist providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Brian Gale, DPM writes more Part D claims than 91% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 65% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-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 foot & ankle surgery podiatrist peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Brian Gale, DPM. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Brian Gale, DPM?
Near national averagePrimary specialty
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist
Medicare Part D claims
690 123% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
82.8/100 0.3 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in North Dakota
How Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist compares to other specialties among North Dakota providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Brian Gale, DPM's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 82.8/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist) - 82.8/100 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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Brian Gale, DPM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider holding DPM credentials at 1733 E CAPITOL AVE, Bismarck, ND, 58501, with a listed phone of (701) 255-3338. NPI 1902873458 was issued on 03/03/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 690 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 283 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $11K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.0%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 82.8/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 65.6), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 8,920 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 309 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 | 1902873458 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist |
| Credentials | DPM |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 03/03/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
82.7764
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
65.5528
Quality
Reporting: Individual
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
690
Total Claims
$11K
Total Drug Cost
283
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,002
- Total Day Supply
- 26,287
- Generic Drug Cost
- $11K
- Opioid Claims
- 21 (3.0% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 43
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 76.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.64
- Gender Split
- 52% female / 48% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 24, 65-74: 101, 75-84: 94, 85+: 64
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Brian Gale, DPM prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Ammonium Lactate
Ammonium Lactate
278 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
137 claims
- Mupirocin 75
Mupirocin
75 claims
- Clotrimazole 61
Clotrimazole
61 claims
- Cephalexin 34
Cephalexin
34 claims
- Allopurinol 23
Allopurinol
23 claims
- Pregabalin 19
Pregabalin
19 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam… 15
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
15 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Ammonium Lactate | 278 |
| Gabapentin | 137 |
| Mupirocin | 75 |
| Clotrimazole | 61 |
| Cephalexin | 34 |
| Allopurinol | 23 |
| Pregabalin | 19 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 15 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist Overview
How Brian Gale, DPM fits within the Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist landscape nationally.
8,920
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist Providers in US
53
States with Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist
309
Avg Claims per Provider
Brian Gale, DPM's 690 claims are above the specialty average of 309.
Nearby Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist Providers in North Dakota
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Dakota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Gale.
Dr. Aaron Albers
DPM
Minot, ND
Spencer Arndt
Jamestown, ND
Yashraj Chauhan
Grand Forks, ND
Dr. Clark Fullmer
DPM
Dickinson, ND
Dr. Gregory Iwaasa
DPM
Bismarck, ND
Compare Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the North Dakota medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brian Gale, DPM's specialty? ▼
Brian Gale, DPM specializes in Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist and practices in Bismarck, North Dakota. Credentials: DPM.
How much does Brian Gale, DPM prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Brian Gale, DPM wrote 690 Medicare Part D claims totaling $11K in drug costs for 283 beneficiaries.
What is Brian Gale, DPM's Medicare quality score? ▼
Brian Gale, DPM has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 82.8/100 (Quality: 65.6). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Brian Gale, DPM located? ▼
Brian Gale, DPM is located at 1733 E CAPITOL AVE, Bismarck, ND, 58501. Phone: (701) 255-3338.
What is Brian Gale, DPM's NPI number? ▼
Brian Gale, DPM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1902873458, issued on 03/03/2006.
Does Brian Gale, DPM prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Brian Gale, DPM had 21 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.0%.
How many Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 8,920 Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist providers across 53 states in the US. The average Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider writes 309 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Brian Gale, DPM prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Brian Gale, DPM's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ammonium Lactate, Gabapentin, Mupirocin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Brian Gale, DPM accept Medicare? ▼
Brian Gale, DPM appears in CMS Medicare data with 690 Part D claims and 283 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Brian Gale, DPM's credentials? ▼
Brian Gale, DPM's NPI is 1902873458 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 (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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