2026 NPPES data Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist NPI 1821351263 DPM
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DAVID SIPALA, DPM

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist in BRIGHTON, Massachusetts. 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
304
Medicare Part D claims · 126 beneficiaries · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist avg: 309
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$39.9K
51 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: DAVID SIPALA, DPM is a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist ([object Object]) practicing in BRIGHTON, Massachusetts with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 304 claims across 126 beneficiaries — 7% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $39.9K across 51 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: DAVID SIPALA, DPM filed 304 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across BRIGHTON, Massachusetts. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

DAVID SIPALA, DPM at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/20/2012

NPI 1821351263

Primary specialty

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist

Mid-sized

8,920 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

304 2% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 309

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

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

Massachusetts providers

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist share within Massachusetts

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

DAVID SIPALA, DPM is a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider practicing in BRIGHTON, Massachusetts, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DPM. NPI: 1821351263. 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 SIPALA, DPM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider holding DPM credentials at 736 CAMBRIDGE ST, BRIGHTON, MA, 02135, with a listed phone of (617) 779-6500. NPI 1821351263 was issued on 06/20/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SIPALA 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 304 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 126 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $10K in drug spend, split 7% brand-name and 93% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 23.4%. 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.

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

736 CAMBRIDGE ST
BRIGHTON, MA 02135

Provider Details

NPI 1821351263
Specialty Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist
Credentials DPM
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/20/2012

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DAVID SIPALA, 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.

BMC AFFILIATED PHYSICIANS, INC.
BROCKTON, MA

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 SIPALA, DPM. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$39.9K

Largest payer

Stryker Corporation

Most common payment type

Travel and Lodging

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 — Massachusetts BORIM 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 ~38K Massachusetts medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to DAVID SIPALA, DPM. To verify DAVID SIPALA, DPM's current license status, search the BORIM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

80
Total board actions, Massachusetts 2023
Across 78 cases
2.11
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Massachusetts statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
29 cases

BORIM 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 Massachusetts disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

DAVID SIPALA, DPM — brand share 7.0%
Specialty average (est.)

7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 304 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.

304
Total Claims
$10K
Total Drug Cost
126
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
314
Total Day Supply
4,141
Brand vs Generic
7% brand / 93% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$8K
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Opioid Claims
71 (23.4% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.17
Gender Split
71% female / 29% male
Age Distribution
<65: 28, 65-74: 69, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Meloxicam
113
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
42
Hydroxyzine Pamoate
40
Prednisone
26
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
14
Xarelto
Rivaroxaban
13
Diclofenac Sodium
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 DAVID SIPALA, 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

DAVID SIPALA, DPM's 304 claims are below the specialty average of 309.

Nearby Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist Providers in Massachusetts

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DAVID SIPALA, DPM's specialty?
DAVID SIPALA, DPM specializes in Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist and practices in BRIGHTON, Massachusetts. Credentials: DPM.
How much does DAVID SIPALA, DPM prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DAVID SIPALA, DPM wrote 304 Medicare Part D claims totaling $10K in drug costs for 126 beneficiaries.
Where is DAVID SIPALA, DPM located?
DAVID SIPALA, DPM is located at 736 CAMBRIDGE ST, BRIGHTON, MA, 02135. Phone: (617) 779-6500.
What is DAVID SIPALA, DPM's NPI number?
DAVID SIPALA, DPM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821351263, issued on 06/20/2012.
Does DAVID SIPALA, DPM prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DAVID SIPALA, DPM's prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $8K in brand drug costs.
Does DAVID SIPALA, DPM prescribe opioids?
Yes, DAVID SIPALA, DPM had 71 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 23.4%.
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 DAVID SIPALA, DPM prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DAVID SIPALA, DPM's most frequently prescribed drugs include Meloxicam, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Hydroxyzine Pamoate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DAVID SIPALA, DPM accept Medicare?
DAVID SIPALA, DPM appears in CMS Medicare data with 304 Part D claims and 126 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DAVID SIPALA, DPM's credentials?
DAVID SIPALA, DPM's NPI is 1821351263 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.
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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