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DAVID KIESSLING, DPM

Podiatrist in LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas. 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
280
Medicare Part D claims · 135 beneficiaries · Podiatrist avg: 304
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$171.15
9 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: DAVID KIESSLING, DPM is a Podiatrist ([object Object]) practicing in LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 280 claims across 135 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 $171.15 across 9 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: DAVID KIESSLING, DPM reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 280 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

DAVID KIESSLING, DPM at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/01/2006

NPI 1235176843

Primary specialty

Podiatrist

Mid-sized

10,498 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

280 8% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 304

MIPS final score

75/100 8.099999999999994% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Arkansas

How Podiatrist compares to other specialties among Arkansas providers

Arkansas providers

Podiatrist share within Arkansas

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

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

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

MIPS final score (Podiatrist) — 75/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (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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DAVID KIESSLING, DPM is a Podiatrist provider practicing in LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DPM. NPI: 1235176843. 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 KIESSLING, DPM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Podiatrist provider holding DPM credentials at 4200 N RODNEY PARHAM RD, LITTLE ROCK, AR, 72212, with a listed phone of (501) 534-8888. NPI 1235176843 was issued on 06/01/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KIESSLING 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 280 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 135 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $4K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 13.2%. 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.

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

4200 N RODNEY PARHAM RD
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72212

Provider Details

NPI 1235176843
Specialty Podiatrist
Credentials DPM
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/01/2006

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 DAVID KIESSLING, 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.

FOOT AND ANKLE ASSOCIATES OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS PLLC
HOT SPRINGS, AR

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

Total received

$171

Largest payer

Amgen Inc.

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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

280
Total Claims
$4K
Total Drug Cost
135
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
313
Total Day Supply
6,338
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$4K
Opioid Claims
37 (13.2% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
48

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.49
Gender Split
57% female / 43% male
Age Distribution
<65: 14, 65-74: 65, 75-84: 39, 85+: 17

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
57
Ciclopirox
41
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
35
Terbinafine Hcl
25
Doxycycline Hyclate
20
Allopurinol
18
Cephalexin
16

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

Podiatrist Overview

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

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

DAVID KIESSLING, DPM's 280 claims are below the specialty average of 304.

Nearby Podiatrist Providers in Arkansas

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DAVID KIESSLING, DPM's specialty?
DAVID KIESSLING, DPM specializes in Podiatrist and practices in LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas. Credentials: DPM.
How much does DAVID KIESSLING, DPM prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DAVID KIESSLING, DPM wrote 280 Medicare Part D claims totaling $4K in drug costs for 135 beneficiaries.
What is DAVID KIESSLING, DPM's Medicare quality score?
DAVID KIESSLING, 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 DAVID KIESSLING, DPM located?
DAVID KIESSLING, DPM is located at 4200 N RODNEY PARHAM RD, LITTLE ROCK, AR, 72212. Phone: (501) 534-8888.
What is DAVID KIESSLING, DPM's NPI number?
DAVID KIESSLING, DPM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235176843, issued on 06/01/2006.
Does DAVID KIESSLING, DPM prescribe opioids?
Yes, DAVID KIESSLING, DPM had 37 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 13.2%.
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 KIESSLING, DPM prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DAVID KIESSLING, DPM's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Ciclopirox, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DAVID KIESSLING, DPM accept Medicare?
DAVID KIESSLING, DPM appears in CMS Medicare data with 280 Part D claims and 135 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DAVID KIESSLING, DPM's credentials?
DAVID KIESSLING, DPM's NPI is 1235176843 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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