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2026 NPPES data Foot Surgery Podiatrist NPI 1861493397 DPM
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Foot Surgery Podiatrist in Mahwah, New Jersey.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,523 in Foot Surgery 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
237
Medicare Part D claims · 123 beneficiaries · Foot Surgery Podiatrist avg: 342
MIPS score
85.1/100
▲ 2 pts above national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Industry payments
$136.12
7 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
Elaine Alicakos, DPM reported a CMS MIPS final score of 85.1/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 237 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 85.1/100
- MIPS score · +2 vs avg
- 237
- Part D claims, 2023
- $136.12
- 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.
Elaine Alicakos, DPM's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
85 49th percentile higher than 49% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Elaine Alicakos, DPM sits
This provider among foot surgery podiatrist peers
Across the 457 foot surgery podiatrist providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Elaine Alicakos, DPM writes more Part D claims than 47% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 75% - placing this provider in the lower-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 foot surgery podiatrist peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Elaine Alicakos, DPM. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Elaine Alicakos, DPM?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Foot Surgery Podiatrist
Medicare Part D claims
237 31% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
85.1/100 2 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in New Jersey
How Foot Surgery Podiatrist compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Elaine Alicakos, DPM's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Foot Surgery Podiatrist national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 85.1/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Foot Surgery Podiatrist) - 85.1/100 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.
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Elaine Alicakos, DPM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Foot Surgery Podiatrist provider holding DPM credentials at 400 FRANKLIN TPKE, Mahwah, NJ, 07430, with a listed phone of (201) 818-9114. NPI 1861493397 was issued on 08/09/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 237 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 123 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $6K in drug spend. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 85.1/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 73.9), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Foot Surgery Podiatrist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,523 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 342 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 | 1861493397 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Foot Surgery Podiatrist |
| Credentials | DPM |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 08/09/2005 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
85.056
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
73.92
Quality
98
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Elaine Alicakos, 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.
Curalta Medical LLC
Mahwah, NJ
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 Elaine Alicakos, DPM. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$136
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.
237
Total Claims
$6K
Total Drug Cost
123
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 257
- Total Day Supply
- 5,356
- Brand Drug Cost
- $0
- Generic Drug Cost
- $6K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 29
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 77.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.12
- Gender Split
- 61% female / 39% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 0, 65-74: 49, 75-84: 53, 85+: 21
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Elaine Alicakos, DPM prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Ciclopirox
Ciclopirox
88 claims
- Gentamicin Sulfate
Gentamicin Sulfate
65 claims
- Cephalexin 18
Cephalexin
18 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Ciclopirox Ciclopirox Olamine | 88 |
| Gentamicin Sulfate | 65 |
| Cephalexin | 18 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Foot Surgery Podiatrist Overview
How Elaine Alicakos, DPM fits within the Foot Surgery Podiatrist landscape nationally.
1,523
Foot Surgery Podiatrist Providers in US
53
States with Foot Surgery Podiatrist
342
Avg Claims per Provider
Elaine Alicakos, DPM's 237 claims are below the specialty average of 342.
Nearby Foot Surgery Podiatrist Providers in New Jersey
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Jersey, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Alicakos.
Dr. Scott Amoss
DPM
Whiting, NJ
Dr. Ronald Armenti
DPM
Old Bridge, NJ
Dr. Fulesie Artis
D.P.M.
Clifton, NJ
Dr. Leslie Aufseeser
DPM
Lakewood, NJ
Dr. Craig Bachman
DPM
Old Bridge, NJ
Compare Foot Surgery Podiatrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elaine Alicakos, DPM's specialty? ▼
Elaine Alicakos, DPM specializes in Foot Surgery Podiatrist and practices in Mahwah, New Jersey. Credentials: DPM.
How much does Elaine Alicakos, DPM prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Elaine Alicakos, DPM wrote 237 Medicare Part D claims totaling $6K in drug costs for 123 beneficiaries.
What is Elaine Alicakos, DPM's Medicare quality score? ▼
Elaine Alicakos, DPM has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 85.1/100 (Quality: 73.9). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Elaine Alicakos, DPM located? ▼
Elaine Alicakos, DPM is located at 400 FRANKLIN TPKE, Mahwah, NJ, 07430. Phone: (201) 818-9114.
What is Elaine Alicakos, DPM's NPI number? ▼
Elaine Alicakos, DPM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861493397, issued on 08/09/2005.
How many Foot Surgery Podiatrist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,523 Foot Surgery Podiatrist providers across 53 states in the US. The average Foot Surgery Podiatrist provider writes 342 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Elaine Alicakos, DPM prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Elaine Alicakos, DPM's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ciclopirox, Gentamicin Sulfate, Cephalexin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Elaine Alicakos, DPM accept Medicare? ▼
Elaine Alicakos, DPM appears in CMS Medicare data with 237 Part D claims and 123 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Elaine Alicakos, DPM's credentials? ▼
Elaine Alicakos, DPM's NPI is 1861493397 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
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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