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2026 NPPES data Sports Medicine Podiatrist NPI 1437186012 D.P.M.
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Sports Medicine Podiatrist in Augusta, Georgia.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 135 in Sports Medicine 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
305
Medicare Part D claims · 146 beneficiaries · Sports Medicine Podiatrist avg: 253
MIPS score
77.8/100
▼ 5 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Industry payments
$840.62
11 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
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
Edward Szabo, D.P.M. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 77.8/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 305 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 77.8/100
- MIPS score · -5 vs avg
- 305
- Part D claims, 2023
- $840.62
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
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.
Edward Szabo, 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
78 24th percentile higher than 24% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Edward Szabo, D.P.M. sits
This provider among sports medicine podiatrist peers
Across the 28 sports medicine podiatrist providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Edward Szabo, D.P.M. writes more Part D claims than 71% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 68% - 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 sports medicine podiatrist peer from a representative sample of 27; the gold marker is Edward Szabo, 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 Edward Szabo, D.P.M.?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Sports Medicine Podiatrist
Medicare Part D claims
305 21% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
77.8/100 5.3 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Georgia
How Sports Medicine Podiatrist compares to other specialties among Georgia providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Edward Szabo, D.P.M.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Sports Medicine Podiatrist national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 77.8/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Sports Medicine Podiatrist) - 77.8/100 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).
Edward Szabo, D.P.M. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Sports Medicine Podiatrist provider holding D.P.M. credentials at 1120 15TH STREET, Augusta, GA, 30912, with a listed phone of (706) 721-2741. NPI 1437186012 was issued on 06/27/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 305 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 146 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $5K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 16.7%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 77.8/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 72, Cost 60.7), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Sports Medicine Podiatrist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 135 enrolled providers across 30 states and an average of 253 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 | 1437186012 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Sports Medicine Podiatrist |
| Credentials | D.P.M. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 06/27/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
77.8233
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
72.0413
Quality
60.703
Cost
92
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Edward Szabo, D.P.M. 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.
Georgialina Physical Therapy Associates LLC
Augusta, GA
Wellstar Medical Group LLC
Augusta, GA
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 Edward Szabo, D.P.M.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$841
Largest payer
Smith+Nephew, 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.
305
Total Claims
$5K
Total Drug Cost
146
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 325
- Total Day Supply
- 7,007
- Brand Drug Cost
- $0
- Generic Drug Cost
- $5K
- Opioid Claims
- 51 (16.7% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 64.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.83
- Gender Split
- 75% female / 25% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 53, 65-74: 78, 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.
What Edward Szabo, D.P.M. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Meloxicam
Meloxicam
78 claims
- Ammonium Lactate
Ammonium Lactate
74 claims
- Diclofenac Sodium
Diclofenac Sodium
46 claims
- Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron Odt
33 claims
- Oxycodone-Acetamin… 28
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
28 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam… 15
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
15 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 78 |
| Ammonium Lactate | 74 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 46 |
| Ondansetron Odt Ondansetron | 33 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 28 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 15 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Sports Medicine Podiatrist Overview
How Edward Szabo, D.P.M. fits within the Sports Medicine Podiatrist landscape nationally.
135
Sports Medicine Podiatrist Providers in US
30
States with Sports Medicine Podiatrist
253
Avg Claims per Provider
Edward Szabo, D.P.M.'s 305 claims are above the specialty average of 253.
Nearby Sports Medicine Podiatrist Providers in Georgia
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Georgia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Szabo.
Dr. Tarak Amin
DPM
Marietta, GA
Dr. Renee Boudreaux
ATC
Macon, GA
Dr. Perry Julien
D.P.M.
Atlanta, GA
Dr. Nrup Tolat
DPM
Woodstock, GA
Compare Sports Medicine Podiatrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Georgia medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Sports Medicine Podiatrist peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edward Szabo, D.P.M.'s specialty? ▼
Edward Szabo, D.P.M. specializes in Sports Medicine Podiatrist and practices in Augusta, Georgia. Credentials: D.P.M..
How much does Edward Szabo, D.P.M. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Edward Szabo, D.P.M. wrote 305 Medicare Part D claims totaling $5K in drug costs for 146 beneficiaries.
What is Edward Szabo, D.P.M.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Edward Szabo, D.P.M. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 77.8/100 (Quality: 72, Cost: 60.7). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Edward Szabo, D.P.M. located? ▼
Edward Szabo, D.P.M. is located at 1120 15TH STREET, Augusta, GA, 30912. Phone: (706) 721-2741.
What is Edward Szabo, D.P.M.'s NPI number? ▼
Edward Szabo, D.P.M.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437186012, issued on 06/27/2006.
Does Edward Szabo, D.P.M. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Edward Szabo, D.P.M. had 51 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 16.7%.
How many Sports Medicine Podiatrist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 135 Sports Medicine Podiatrist providers across 30 states in the US. The average Sports Medicine Podiatrist provider writes 253 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Edward Szabo, D.P.M. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Edward Szabo, D.P.M.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Meloxicam, Ammonium Lactate, Diclofenac Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Edward Szabo, D.P.M. accept Medicare? ▼
Edward Szabo, D.P.M. appears in CMS Medicare data with 305 Part D claims and 146 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Edward Szabo, D.P.M.'s credentials? ▼
Edward Szabo, D.P.M.'s NPI is 1437186012 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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