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CHRISTOPHER PAYETTE, DPM

Podiatrist in PUTNAM, Connecticut. 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
107
Medicare Part D claims · 60 beneficiaries · Podiatrist avg: 304
MIPS score
17.9113/100
▼ 65 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: CHRISTOPHER PAYETTE, DPM is a Podiatrist ([object Object]) practicing in PUTNAM, Connecticut with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 107 claims across 60 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 17.9113/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: CHRISTOPHER PAYETTE, DPM reported a CMS MIPS final score of 17.9113 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 107 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

CHRISTOPHER PAYETTE, DPM at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/30/2006

NPI 1245340348

Primary specialty

Podiatrist

Mid-sized

10,498 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

107 65% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 304

MIPS final score

17.9113/100 65.1887% pts

Penalty band band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

How Podiatrist compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers

Connecticut providers

Podiatrist share within Connecticut

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CHRISTOPHER PAYETTE, DPM's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Podiatrist national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
17.9113/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Podiatrist) — 17.9113/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%17.9%
MIPS final score (Podiatrist) — 17.9113/100 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 PAYETTE, DPM is a Podiatrist provider practicing in PUTNAM, Connecticut, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DPM. NPI: 1245340348. 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 PAYETTE, DPM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Podiatrist provider holding DPM credentials at 263 POMFRET ST, PUTNAM, CT, 06260, with a listed phone of (860) 928-3667. NPI 1245340348 was issued on 08/30/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what PAYETTE 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 107 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 60 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K in drug spend. 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 17.9113/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 25), 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

263 POMFRET ST
PUTNAM, CT 06260

Provider Details

NPI 1245340348
Specialty Podiatrist
Credentials DPM
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/30/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

17.9113
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
25
Quality

Reporting: Individual

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

107
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
60
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
109
Total Day Supply
2,045
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Antibiotic Claims
28

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.40
Gender Split
52% female / 48% 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
Ciclopirox
Ciclopirox Olamine
54
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
11

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

Podiatrist Overview

How CHRISTOPHER PAYETTE, DPM fits within the Podiatrist landscape nationally.

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

CHRISTOPHER PAYETTE, DPM's 107 claims are below the specialty average of 304.

Nearby Podiatrist Providers in Connecticut

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTOPHER PAYETTE, DPM's specialty?
CHRISTOPHER PAYETTE, DPM specializes in Podiatrist and practices in PUTNAM, Connecticut. Credentials: DPM.
How much does CHRISTOPHER PAYETTE, DPM prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTOPHER PAYETTE, DPM wrote 107 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for 60 beneficiaries.
What is CHRISTOPHER PAYETTE, DPM's Medicare quality score?
CHRISTOPHER PAYETTE, DPM has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 17.9113/100 (Quality: 25). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CHRISTOPHER PAYETTE, DPM located?
CHRISTOPHER PAYETTE, DPM is located at 263 POMFRET ST, PUTNAM, CT, 06260. Phone: (860) 928-3667.
What is CHRISTOPHER PAYETTE, DPM's NPI number?
CHRISTOPHER PAYETTE, DPM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245340348, issued on 08/30/2006.
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 CHRISTOPHER PAYETTE, DPM prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTOPHER PAYETTE, DPM's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ciclopirox, Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTOPHER PAYETTE, DPM accept Medicare?
CHRISTOPHER PAYETTE, DPM appears in CMS Medicare data with 107 Part D claims and 60 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTOPHER PAYETTE, DPM's credentials?
CHRISTOPHER PAYETTE, DPM's NPI is 1245340348 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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