2026 NPPES data Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist NPI 1275988578 DPM
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CHRISTOPHER CULLUM, DPM

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist in CINCINNATI, Ohio. 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
366
Medicare Part D claims · 108 beneficiaries · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist avg: 309
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$879.48
11 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: CHRISTOPHER CULLUM, DPM is a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist ([object Object]) practicing in CINCINNATI, Ohio with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 366 claims across 108 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $879.48 across 11 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: CHRISTOPHER CULLUM, DPM reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 366 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

CHRISTOPHER CULLUM, DPM at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/25/2016

NPI 1275988578

Primary specialty

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist

Mid-sized

8,920 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

366 18% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 309

MIPS final score

75/100 8.099999999999994% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Ohio

How Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist compares to other specialties among Ohio providers

Ohio providers

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist share within Ohio

1. Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist share within Ohio

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CHRISTOPHER CULLUM, DPM's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
75/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist) — 75/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist) — 75/100 vs national avg 83.1

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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CHRISTOPHER CULLUM, DPM is a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider practicing in CINCINNATI, Ohio, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DPM. NPI: 1275988578. 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.

CHRISTOPHER CULLUM, DPM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider holding DPM credentials at 11821 MASON MONTGOMERY RD # 4B, CINCINNATI, OH, 45249, with a listed phone of (513) 489-2400. NPI 1275988578 was issued on 04/25/2016. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CULLUM 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 366 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 108 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $14K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 10.4%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 75/100 for the 2023 performance year, 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

11821 MASON MONTGOMERY RD # 4B
CINCINNATI, OH 45249

Provider Details

NPI 1275988578
Specialty Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist
Credentials DPM
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/25/2016

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHRISTOPHER CULLUM, 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.

SURESTEP FOOT AND ANKLE MEDICAL CENTER LLC
CINCINNATI, OH

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 CHRISTOPHER CULLUM, DPM. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$879

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.

License & disciplinary context — Ohio OMB 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 ~48K Ohio medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to CHRISTOPHER CULLUM, DPM. To verify CHRISTOPHER CULLUM, DPM's current license status, search the OMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

158
Total board actions, Ohio 2023
Across 154 cases
3.29
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Ohio statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
56 cases

OMB 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 Ohio disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

366
Total Claims
$14K
Total Drug Cost
108
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
616
Total Day Supply
15,933
Generic Drug Cost
$9K
Opioid Claims
38 (10.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
31

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.59
Gender Split
56% female / 44% 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
128
Meloxicam
36
Pregabalin
31
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
23
Cephalexin
19
Zolpidem Tartrate
17
Terbinafine Hcl
16
Promethazine Hcl
15
Allopurinol
12

* 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 CHRISTOPHER CULLUM, 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

CHRISTOPHER CULLUM, DPM's 366 claims are above the specialty average of 309.

Nearby Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist Providers in Ohio

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

Compare Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTOPHER CULLUM, DPM's specialty?
CHRISTOPHER CULLUM, DPM specializes in Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist and practices in CINCINNATI, Ohio. Credentials: DPM.
How much does CHRISTOPHER CULLUM, DPM prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTOPHER CULLUM, DPM wrote 366 Medicare Part D claims totaling $14K in drug costs for 108 beneficiaries.
What is CHRISTOPHER CULLUM, DPM's Medicare quality score?
CHRISTOPHER CULLUM, DPM has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CHRISTOPHER CULLUM, DPM located?
CHRISTOPHER CULLUM, DPM is located at 11821 MASON MONTGOMERY RD # 4B, CINCINNATI, OH, 45249. Phone: (513) 489-2400.
What is CHRISTOPHER CULLUM, DPM's NPI number?
CHRISTOPHER CULLUM, DPM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275988578, issued on 04/25/2016.
Does CHRISTOPHER CULLUM, DPM prescribe opioids?
Yes, CHRISTOPHER CULLUM, DPM had 38 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 10.4%.
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 CHRISTOPHER CULLUM, DPM prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTOPHER CULLUM, DPM's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Meloxicam, Pregabalin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTOPHER CULLUM, DPM accept Medicare?
CHRISTOPHER CULLUM, DPM appears in CMS Medicare data with 366 Part D claims and 108 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTOPHER CULLUM, DPM's credentials?
CHRISTOPHER CULLUM, DPM's NPI is 1275988578 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

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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