2026 NPPES data Podiatrist NPI 1154359347 DPM
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DAVID GUNTHER, DPM

Podiatrist in HOUSTON, Texas. 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
482
Medicare Part D claims · 261 beneficiaries · Podiatrist avg: 304
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
78.827/100
▼ 4 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$711.08
24 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: DAVID GUNTHER, DPM is a Podiatrist ([object Object]) practicing in HOUSTON, Texas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 482 claims across 261 beneficiaries — 4% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 78.827/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $711.08 across 24 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: DAVID GUNTHER, DPM reported a CMS MIPS final score of 78.827 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 482 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

DAVID GUNTHER, DPM at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/28/2006

NPI 1154359347

Primary specialty

Podiatrist

Mid-sized

10,498 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

482 59% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 304

MIPS final score

78.827/100 4.272999999999996% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Podiatrist compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Podiatrist share within Texas

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

DAVID GUNTHER, DPM's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Podiatrist national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
78.827/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Podiatrist) — 78.827/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Podiatrist) — 78.827/100 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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DAVID GUNTHER, DPM is a Podiatrist provider practicing in HOUSTON, Texas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DPM. NPI: 1154359347. 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.

DAVID GUNTHER, DPM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Podiatrist provider holding DPM credentials at 13114 FM 1960 RD W STE 100, HOUSTON, TX, 77065, with a listed phone of (281) 859-6100. NPI 1154359347 was issued on 06/28/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GUNTHER 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 482 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 261 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $10K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 8.1%. 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 78.827/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 54.3483), 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

13114 FM 1960 RD W STE 100
HOUSTON, TX 77065

Provider Details

NPI 1154359347
Specialty Podiatrist
Credentials DPM
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/28/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

78.827
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
54.3483
Quality

Reporting: Individual

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 DAVID GUNTHER, DPM. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$711

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 — Texas TMB 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 ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to DAVID GUNTHER, DPM. To verify DAVID GUNTHER, DPM's current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases

TMB 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 Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

DAVID GUNTHER, DPM — brand share 4.0%
Specialty average (est.)

4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 482 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.

482
Total Claims
$10K
Total Drug Cost
261
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
519
Total Day Supply
10,450
Brand vs Generic
4% brand / 96% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$3K
Generic Drug Cost
$7K
Opioid Claims
39 (8.1% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
66

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.35
Gender Split
57% female / 43% 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
Methylprednisolone
100
Meloxicam
87
Ammonium Lactate
50
Ciclopirox
Ciclopirox Olamine
45
Clindamycin Hcl
31
Celecoxib
19
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
16
Cefadroxil
15
Tramadol Hcl
15

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

Podiatrist Overview

How DAVID GUNTHER, DPM fits within the Podiatrist landscape nationally.

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

DAVID GUNTHER, DPM's 482 claims are above the specialty average of 304.

Nearby Podiatrist Providers in Texas

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DAVID GUNTHER, DPM's specialty?
DAVID GUNTHER, DPM specializes in Podiatrist and practices in HOUSTON, Texas. Credentials: DPM.
How much does DAVID GUNTHER, DPM prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DAVID GUNTHER, DPM wrote 482 Medicare Part D claims totaling $10K in drug costs for 261 beneficiaries.
What is DAVID GUNTHER, DPM's Medicare quality score?
DAVID GUNTHER, DPM has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 78.827/100 (Quality: 54.3483). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is DAVID GUNTHER, DPM located?
DAVID GUNTHER, DPM is located at 13114 FM 1960 RD W STE 100, HOUSTON, TX, 77065. Phone: (281) 859-6100.
What is DAVID GUNTHER, DPM's NPI number?
DAVID GUNTHER, DPM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154359347, issued on 06/28/2006.
Does DAVID GUNTHER, DPM prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DAVID GUNTHER, DPM's prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $3K in brand drug costs.
Does DAVID GUNTHER, DPM prescribe opioids?
Yes, DAVID GUNTHER, DPM had 39 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 8.1%.
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 DAVID GUNTHER, DPM prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DAVID GUNTHER, DPM's most frequently prescribed drugs include Methylprednisolone, Meloxicam, Ammonium Lactate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DAVID GUNTHER, DPM accept Medicare?
DAVID GUNTHER, DPM appears in CMS Medicare data with 482 Part D claims and 261 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DAVID GUNTHER, DPM's credentials?
DAVID GUNTHER, DPM's NPI is 1154359347 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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