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2026 NPPES data Podiatrist NPI 1689603466 DPM
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Podiatrist in Columbia, South 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 10,498 in 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
303
Medicare Part D claims · 127 beneficiaries · Podiatrist avg: 304
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
99.3/100
▲ 16 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Industry payments
$699.6
25 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Chansina Um, DPM reported a CMS MIPS final score of 99.3/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 303 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 99.3/100
- MIPS score · +16 vs avg
- 303
- Part D claims, 2023
- 93%
- generic prescribing
- $699.6
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
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.
Chansina Um, DPM's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
99 Top 9% higher than 91% 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 Chansina Um, DPM sits
This provider among podiatrist peers
Across the 2,987 podiatrist providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Chansina Um, DPM writes more Part D claims than 66% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 94% - 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 podiatrist peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Chansina Um, DPM. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Chansina Um, DPM?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Podiatrist
Medicare Part D claims
303 0% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
99.3/100 16.2 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in South Carolina
How Podiatrist compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Chansina Um, DPM's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Podiatrist national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 99.3/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Podiatrist) - 99.3/100 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.
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).
Chansina Um, DPM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Podiatrist provider holding DPM credentials at 3 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK DR, Columbia, SC, 29203, with a listed phone of (803) 807-9388. NPI 1689603466 was issued on 07/02/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 303 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 127 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $22K in drug spend, split 7% brand-name and 93% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.6%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 99.3/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 90.6), 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1689603466 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Podiatrist |
| Credentials | DPM |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/02/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
99.3294
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
90.5979
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Alternative Payment Model
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Chansina Um, 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.
Elgin Podiatry Institute, LLC
Columbia, SC
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 Chansina Um, DPM. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$700
Largest payer
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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
Chansina Um, DPM - brand share 7.0%
Podiatrist average
7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 303 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.
303
Total Claims
$22K
Total Drug Cost
127
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 346
- Total Day Supply
- 7,975
- Brand vs Generic
- 7% brand / 93% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $12K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $11K
- Opioid Claims
- 20 (6.6% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 71
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.38
- Gender Split
- 60% female / 40% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 23, 65-74: 56, 75-84: 36, 85+: 12
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Chansina Um, DPM prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Ketoconazole
Ketoconazole
60 claims
- Cephalexin
Cephalexin
38 claims
- Ammonium Lactate
Ammonium Lactate
36 claims
- Amitriptyline Hcl
Amitriptyline Hcl
29 claims
- Ciclopirox
Ciclopirox
24 claims
- Terbinafine Hcl 18
Terbinafine Hcl
18 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam… 17
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
17 claims
- Amoxicillin-Clavul… 12
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
12 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | 60 |
| Cephalexin | 38 |
| Ammonium Lactate | 36 |
| Amitriptyline Hcl | 29 |
| Ciclopirox | 24 |
| Terbinafine Hcl | 18 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 17 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 12 |
| Jublia Efinaconazole | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Podiatrist Overview
How Chansina Um, DPM fits within the Podiatrist landscape nationally.
10,498
Podiatrist Providers in US
54
States with Podiatrist
304
Avg Claims per Provider
Chansina Um, DPM's 303 claims are below the specialty average of 304.
Nearby Podiatrist Providers in South Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Um.
Dr. Renee Altman
DPM
West Columbia, SC
Ian Barker
Greenville, SC
Dr. Gregory Bentzel
DPM
Greer, SC
Dr. Adam Biglin
D.P.M.
Myrtle Beach, SC
Dr. Alan Block
D.P.M.
Florence, SC
Compare Podiatrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- 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 South Carolina medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Podiatrist peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chansina Um, DPM's specialty? ▼
Chansina Um, DPM specializes in Podiatrist and practices in Columbia, South Carolina. Credentials: DPM.
How much does Chansina Um, DPM prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Chansina Um, DPM wrote 303 Medicare Part D claims totaling $22K in drug costs for 127 beneficiaries.
What is Chansina Um, DPM's Medicare quality score? ▼
Chansina Um, DPM has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 99.3/100 (Quality: 90.6). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Chansina Um, DPM located? ▼
Chansina Um, DPM is located at 3 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK DR, Columbia, SC, 29203. Phone: (803) 807-9388.
What is Chansina Um, DPM's NPI number? ▼
Chansina Um, DPM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689603466, issued on 07/02/2006.
Does Chansina Um, DPM prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Chansina Um, DPM's prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $12K in brand drug costs.
Does Chansina Um, DPM prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Chansina Um, DPM had 20 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.6%.
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 Chansina Um, DPM prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Chansina Um, DPM's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ketoconazole, Cephalexin, Ammonium Lactate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Chansina Um, DPM accept Medicare? ▼
Chansina Um, DPM appears in CMS Medicare data with 303 Part D claims and 127 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Chansina Um, DPM's credentials? ▼
Chansina Um, DPM's NPI is 1689603466 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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