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2026 NPPES data Foot Surgery Podiatrist NPI 1659630580 DPM
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Foot Surgery Podiatrist in Brooklyn, New York.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,519 in Foot 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
624
Medicare Part D claims · 156 beneficiaries · Foot Surgery Podiatrist avg: 342
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
0/100
▼ 83 pts below national avg 83.1 · Penalty band
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
Charles Edelstein, DPM reported a CMS MIPS final score of 0/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 624 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 0/100
- MIPS score · -83 vs avg
- 624
- Part D claims, 2023
- 91%
- generic prescribing
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.
Charles Edelstein, DPM'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 Charles Edelstein, DPM sits
This provider among foot surgery podiatrist peers
Across the 457 foot surgery podiatrist providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Charles Edelstein, DPM writes more Part D claims than 86% 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 foot surgery podiatrist peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Charles Edelstein, DPM. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Charles Edelstein, DPM?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Foot Surgery Podiatrist
Medicare Part D claims
624 82% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
0/100 83.1 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in New York
How Foot Surgery Podiatrist compares to other specialties among New York providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Charles Edelstein, DPM's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Foot Surgery Podiatrist national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 0/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Foot Surgery 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.
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).
Charles Edelstein, DPM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Foot Surgery Podiatrist provider holding DPM credentials at 1424 50TH ST, Brooklyn, NY, 11219, with a listed phone of (718) 436-3400. NPI 1659630580 was issued on 05/12/2012.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 624 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 156 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $43K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count. 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.
Foot Surgery Podiatrist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,519 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 342 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 | 1659630580 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Foot Surgery Podiatrist |
| Credentials | DPM |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 05/12/2012 |
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
License & disciplinary context - New York NYSBPMC 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~100K New York medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Charles Edelstein, DPM. To verify Charles Edelstein, DPM's current license status, search the NYSBPMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
312
Total board actions, New York 2023
Across 302 cases
3.12
Actions per 1,000 licensees
New York statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
89 cases
NYSBPMC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the New York disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Charles Edelstein, DPM - brand share 9.0%
Foot Surgery Podiatrist average
9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 624 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.
624
Total Claims
$43K
Total Drug Cost
156
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 627
- Total Day Supply
- 15,209
- Brand vs Generic
- 9% brand / 91% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $21K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $23K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 86
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.20
- Gender Split
- 43% female / 57% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Charles Edelstein, DPM prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Ketoconazole
Ketoconazole
128 claims
- Nystatin
Nystatin
68 claims
- Ammonium Lactate
Ammonium Lactate
64 claims
- Gentamicin Sulfate 48
Gentamicin Sulfate
48 claims
- Cephalexin 35
Cephalexin
35 claims
- Clotrimazole-Betam… 34
Clotrimazole-Betamethasone
34 claims
- Fluconazole 27
Fluconazole
27 claims
- Mupirocin 25
Mupirocin
25 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | 128 |
| Nystatin | 68 |
| Ammonium Lactate | 64 |
| Gentamicin Sulfate | 48 |
| Cephalexin | 35 |
| Clotrimazole-Betamethasone Clotrimazole/Betamethasone Dip | 34 |
| Fluconazole | 27 |
| Mupirocin | 25 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 24 |
| Econazole Nitrate | 24 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Foot Surgery Podiatrist Overview
How Charles Edelstein, DPM fits within the Foot Surgery Podiatrist landscape nationally.
1,519
Foot Surgery Podiatrist Providers in US
53
States with Foot Surgery Podiatrist
342
Avg Claims per Provider
Charles Edelstein, DPM's 624 claims are above the specialty average of 342.
Nearby Foot Surgery Podiatrist Providers in New York
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New York, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Edelstein.
Dr. Rafael Abreu
D.P.M.
Forest Hills, NY
Dr. Jeffrey Adler
D.P.M.
New York, NY
Dr. Gregory Adornetto
D.P.M.
Hamburg, NY
Dr. Karen Aglietti
DPM
Ridgewood, NY
Dr. Mazda Alaie
D.P.M
Bronx, NY
Compare Foot Surgery 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 New York medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charles Edelstein, DPM's specialty? ▼
Charles Edelstein, DPM specializes in Foot Surgery Podiatrist and practices in Brooklyn, New York. Credentials: DPM.
How much does Charles Edelstein, DPM prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Charles Edelstein, DPM wrote 624 Medicare Part D claims totaling $43K in drug costs for 156 beneficiaries.
What is Charles Edelstein, DPM's Medicare quality score? ▼
Charles Edelstein, DPM 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 Charles Edelstein, DPM located? ▼
Charles Edelstein, DPM is located at 1424 50TH ST, Brooklyn, NY, 11219. Phone: (718) 436-3400.
What is Charles Edelstein, DPM's NPI number? ▼
Charles Edelstein, DPM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659630580, issued on 05/12/2012.
Does Charles Edelstein, DPM prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Charles Edelstein, DPM's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $21K in brand drug costs.
How many Foot Surgery Podiatrist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,519 Foot Surgery Podiatrist providers across 53 states in the US. The average Foot Surgery Podiatrist provider writes 342 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Charles Edelstein, DPM prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Charles Edelstein, DPM's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ketoconazole, Nystatin, Ammonium Lactate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Charles Edelstein, DPM accept Medicare? ▼
Charles Edelstein, DPM appears in CMS Medicare data with 624 Part D claims and 156 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Charles Edelstein, DPM's credentials? ▼
Charles Edelstein, DPM's NPI is 1659630580 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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