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2026 NPPES data Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist NPI 1972580009 D.P.M.
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Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist in Auburn, Maine.
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
370
Medicare Part D claims · 177 beneficiaries · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist avg: 309
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
98.1/100
▲ 15 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
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
Daniel Buck, D.P.M. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 98.1/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 370 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 98.1/100
- MIPS score · +15 vs avg
- 370
- Part D claims, 2023
- 96%
- 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.
Daniel Buck, D.P.M.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
98 Top 11% higher than 89% 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 Daniel Buck, D.P.M. 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, Daniel Buck, D.P.M. writes more Part D claims than 70% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 92% - 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 Daniel Buck, D.P.M.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Daniel Buck, D.P.M.?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist
Medicare Part D claims
370 20% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
98.1/100 15 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Maine
How Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist compares to other specialties among Maine providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Daniel Buck, D.P.M.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 98.1/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist) - 98.1/100 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).
Daniel Buck, D.P.M. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider holding D.P.M. credentials at 15 GRACELAWN RD STE 101, Auburn, ME, 04210, with a listed phone of (207) 333-4710. NPI 1972580009 was issued on 12/29/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 370 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 177 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $28K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.8%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 98.1/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 86.1), 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 | 1972580009 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist |
| Credentials | D.P.M. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 12/29/2005 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
98.0699
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
86.1398
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Alternative Payment Model
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Daniel Buck, D.P.M. - brand share 4.0%
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist average
4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 370 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.
370
Total Claims
$28K
Total Drug Cost
177
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 528
- Total Day Supply
- 13,585
- Brand vs Generic
- 4% brand / 96% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $14K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $14K
- Opioid Claims
- 25 (6.8% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 18
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 66.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.46
- Gender Split
- 60% female / 40% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 65, 65-74: 59, 75-84: 41, 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 Daniel Buck, D.P.M. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Clotrimazole-Betam…
Clotrimazole-Betamethasone
103 claims
- Diclofenac Sodium
Diclofenac Sodium
46 claims
- Ammonium Lactate 35
Ammonium Lactate
35 claims
- Gabapentin 35
Gabapentin
35 claims
- Meloxicam 18
Meloxicam
18 claims
- Oxycodone Hcl 18
Oxycodone Hcl
18 claims
- Cephalexin 14
Cephalexin
14 claims
- Pentoxifylline 14
Pentoxifylline
14 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Clotrimazole-Betamethasone Clotrimazole/Betamethasone Dip | 103 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 46 |
| Ammonium Lactate | 35 |
| Gabapentin | 35 |
| Meloxicam | 18 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 18 |
| Cephalexin | 14 |
| Pentoxifylline | 14 |
| Gentamicin Sulfate | 11 |
* 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 Daniel Buck, D.P.M. 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
Daniel Buck, D.P.M.'s 370 claims are above the specialty average of 309.
Nearby Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist Providers in Maine
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Maine, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Buck.
Zachary Blakeman
Farmington, ME
Dr. Jules Bodo
DPM
Portland, ME
Dr. Rihua Chen
DPM
Biddeford, ME
Dr. Sharmila Das-Wattley
DPM
Farmington, ME
Dr. Gary Degen
DPM
Lincoln, ME
Compare Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Maine medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Daniel Buck, D.P.M.'s specialty? ▼
Daniel Buck, D.P.M. specializes in Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist and practices in Auburn, Maine. Credentials: D.P.M..
How much does Daniel Buck, D.P.M. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Daniel Buck, D.P.M. wrote 370 Medicare Part D claims totaling $28K in drug costs for 177 beneficiaries.
What is Daniel Buck, D.P.M.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Daniel Buck, D.P.M. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 98.1/100 (Quality: 86.1). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Daniel Buck, D.P.M. located? ▼
Daniel Buck, D.P.M. is located at 15 GRACELAWN RD STE 101, Auburn, ME, 04210. Phone: (207) 333-4710.
What is Daniel Buck, D.P.M.'s NPI number? ▼
Daniel Buck, D.P.M.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972580009, issued on 12/29/2005.
Does Daniel Buck, D.P.M. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Daniel Buck, D.P.M.'s prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $14K in brand drug costs.
Does Daniel Buck, D.P.M. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Daniel Buck, D.P.M. had 25 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.8%.
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 Daniel Buck, D.P.M. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Daniel Buck, D.P.M.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Clotrimazole-Betamethasone, Diclofenac Sodium, Ammonium Lactate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Daniel Buck, D.P.M. accept Medicare? ▼
Daniel Buck, D.P.M. appears in CMS Medicare data with 370 Part D claims and 177 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Daniel Buck, D.P.M.'s credentials? ▼
Daniel Buck, D.P.M.'s NPI is 1972580009 with credentials D.P.M.. 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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