2026 NPPES data Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist NPI 1497819536 DPM
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DOUGLAS STEWART, DPM

Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist in ALEXANDER CITY, Alabama. 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
819
Medicare Part D claims · 216 beneficiaries · Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist avg: 322
Generic prescribing
98%
generic claims · 2% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$151.01
8 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: DOUGLAS STEWART, DPM is a Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist ([object Object]) practicing in ALEXANDER CITY, Alabama with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 819 claims across 216 beneficiaries — 2% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $151.01 across 8 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: DOUGLAS STEWART, DPM reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 819 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

DOUGLAS STEWART, DPM at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/21/2006

NPI 1497819536

Primary specialty

Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist

Niche

1,077 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

819 154% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 322

MIPS final score

75/100 8.099999999999994% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist share within Alabama

1. Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist share within Alabama

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

DOUGLAS STEWART, DPM's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist national average

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

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

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MIPS final score (Primary Podiatric Medicine 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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DOUGLAS STEWART, DPM is a Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist provider practicing in ALEXANDER CITY, Alabama, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DPM. NPI: 1497819536. 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.

DOUGLAS STEWART, DPM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist provider holding DPM credentials at 1649 HIGHWAY 22 WEST, ALEXANDER CITY, AL, 35010, with a listed phone of (256) 215-5596. NPI 1497819536 was issued on 12/21/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what STEWART 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 819 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 216 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $18K in drug spend, split 2% brand-name and 98% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 8.7%. 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.

Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,077 enrolled providers across 50 states and an average of 322 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

1649 HIGHWAY 22 WEST
ALEXANDER CITY, AL 35010

Provider Details

NPI 1497819536
Specialty Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist
Credentials DPM
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/21/2006

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

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 DOUGLAS STEWART, DPM. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$151

Largest payer

Paratek Pharmaceuticals, 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

DOUGLAS STEWART, DPM — brand share 2.0%
Specialty average (est.)

2% brand-name claims vs 98% generic, on 819 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.

819
Total Claims
$18K
Total Drug Cost
216
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
849
Total Day Supply
18,270
Brand vs Generic
2% brand / 98% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$2K
Generic Drug Cost
$16K
Opioid Claims
71 (8.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
136

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.92
Gender Split
50% female / 50% male
Age Distribution
<65: 62, 65-74: 73, 75-84: 60, 85+: 21

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
364
Cephalexin
98
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
70
Clotrimazole-Betamethasone
Clotrimazole/Betamethasone Dip
36
Pregabalin
31
Clonazepam
28
Ciclopirox
21
Clindamycin Hcl
19
Duloxetine Hcl
19
Econazole Nitrate
17

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

Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist Overview

How DOUGLAS STEWART, DPM fits within the Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist landscape nationally.

1,077
Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist Providers in US
50
States with Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist
322
Avg Claims per Provider

DOUGLAS STEWART, DPM's 819 claims are above the specialty average of 322.

Nearby Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist Providers in Alabama

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

Compare Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DOUGLAS STEWART, DPM's specialty?
DOUGLAS STEWART, DPM specializes in Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist and practices in ALEXANDER CITY, Alabama. Credentials: DPM.
How much does DOUGLAS STEWART, DPM prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DOUGLAS STEWART, DPM wrote 819 Medicare Part D claims totaling $18K in drug costs for 216 beneficiaries.
What is DOUGLAS STEWART, DPM's Medicare quality score?
DOUGLAS STEWART, 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 DOUGLAS STEWART, DPM located?
DOUGLAS STEWART, DPM is located at 1649 HIGHWAY 22 WEST, ALEXANDER CITY, AL, 35010. Phone: (256) 215-5596.
What is DOUGLAS STEWART, DPM's NPI number?
DOUGLAS STEWART, DPM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497819536, issued on 12/21/2006.
Does DOUGLAS STEWART, DPM prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DOUGLAS STEWART, DPM's prescribing is 2% brand-name and 98% generic drugs by claim count, with $2K in brand drug costs.
Does DOUGLAS STEWART, DPM prescribe opioids?
Yes, DOUGLAS STEWART, DPM had 71 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 8.7%.
How many Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist providers are there in the US?
There are 1,077 Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist providers across 50 states in the US. The average Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist provider writes 322 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DOUGLAS STEWART, DPM prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DOUGLAS STEWART, DPM's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Cephalexin, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DOUGLAS STEWART, DPM accept Medicare?
DOUGLAS STEWART, DPM appears in CMS Medicare data with 819 Part D claims and 216 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DOUGLAS STEWART, DPM's credentials?
DOUGLAS STEWART, DPM's NPI is 1497819536 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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