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2026 NPPES data Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist NPI 1659661403
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Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist in Sanford, North Carolina.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 8,929 in Foot & Ankle 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
201
Medicare Part D claims · 100 beneficiaries · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist avg: 309
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Industry payments
$462.28
9 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Elene Papakostas reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 201 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 100/100
- MIPS score · +17 vs avg
- 201
- Part D claims, 2023
- $462.28
- 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.
Elene Papakostas's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
100 Top 7% higher than 93% 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 Elene Papakostas sits
This provider among foot & ankle surgery podiatrist peers
Across the 3,155 foot & ankle surgery podiatrist providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Elene Papakostas writes more Part D claims than 41% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 95% - 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 & ankle surgery podiatrist peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Elene Papakostas. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Elene Papakostas?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist
Medicare Part D claims
201 35% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
100/100 16.9 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Elene Papakostas's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 100/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist) - 100/100 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).
Elene Papakostas appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider at 821 S HORNER BLVD, Sanford, NC, 27330, with a listed phone of (919) 292-1610. NPI 1659661403 was issued on 04/13/2011.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 201 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 100 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $6K in drug spend. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 100/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 90, Cost 100), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 8,929 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1659661403 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 04/13/2011 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
100
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
90
Quality
100
Cost
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Elene Papakostas 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.
Healthdrive Podiatry Group NC, PC
Charlotte, NC
Premier Foot And Ankle PLLC
Sanford, NC
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 Elene Papakostas. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$462
Largest payer
Bioventus LLC
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.
201
Total Claims
$6K
Total Drug Cost
100
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 233
- Total Day Supply
- 5,428
- Generic Drug Cost
- $4K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 45
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 69.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.09
- Gender Split
- 54% female / 46% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 26, 65-74: 41, 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 Elene Papakostas prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Ciclopirox
Ciclopirox
49 claims
- Terbinafine Hcl
Terbinafine Hcl
32 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
24 claims
- Amoxicillin-Clavul… 17
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
17 claims
- Methylprednisolone 13
Methylprednisolone
13 claims
- Clotrimazole 12
Clotrimazole
12 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Ciclopirox | 49 |
| Terbinafine Hcl | 32 |
| Gabapentin | 24 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 17 |
| Methylprednisolone | 13 |
| Clotrimazole | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist Overview
How Elene Papakostas fits within the Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist landscape nationally.
8,929
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist Providers in US
53
States with Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist
309
Avg Claims per Provider
Elene Papakostas's 201 claims are below the specialty average of 309.
Nearby Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist Providers in North Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Papakostas.
Dr. Nicholas Adams
DPM
Raleigh, NC
Dr. Joe Ades
DPM
Mooresville, NC
Dr. Andrew Adler
DPM
Matthews, NC
Dr. Brandon Adrian
DPM
Fayetteville, NC
Dr. Martha Ajlouny
DPM
Greensboro, NC
Compare Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elene Papakostas's specialty? ▼
Elene Papakostas specializes in Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist and practices in Sanford, North Carolina.
How much does Elene Papakostas prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Elene Papakostas wrote 201 Medicare Part D claims totaling $6K in drug costs for 100 beneficiaries.
What is Elene Papakostas's Medicare quality score? ▼
Elene Papakostas has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100 (Quality: 90, Cost: 100). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Elene Papakostas located? ▼
Elene Papakostas is located at 821 S HORNER BLVD, Sanford, NC, 27330. Phone: (919) 292-1610.
What is Elene Papakostas's NPI number? ▼
Elene Papakostas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659661403, issued on 04/13/2011.
How many Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 8,929 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 Elene Papakostas prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Elene Papakostas's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ciclopirox, Terbinafine Hcl, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Elene Papakostas accept Medicare? ▼
Elene Papakostas appears in CMS Medicare data with 201 Part D claims and 100 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Elene Papakostas's credentials? ▼
Elene Papakostas's NPI is 1659661403. 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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