2026 NPPES data Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist NPI 1659661403
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ELENE PAPAKOSTAS

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist in SANFORD, North Carolina. 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
201
Medicare Part D claims · 100 beneficiaries · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist avg: 309
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$462.28
9 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: ELENE PAPAKOSTAS is a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist ([object Object]) practicing in SANFORD, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 201 claims across 100 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $462.28 across 9 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: ELENE PAPAKOSTAS reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 201 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

ELENE PAPAKOSTAS at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/13/2011

NPI 1659661403

Primary specialty

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist

Mid-sized

8,920 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

201 35% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 309

MIPS final score

100/100 16.900000000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

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

North Carolina providers

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist share within North Carolina

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ELENE PAPAKOSTAS's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist national average

High performer (top quartile)
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

0%100%National avg83%99%
MIPS final score (Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist) — 100/100 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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ELENE PAPAKOSTAS is a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider practicing in SANFORD, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). NPI: 1659661403. 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.

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. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what PAPAKOSTAS 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 201 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 100 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $6K in drug spend. 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 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 8,920 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

821 S HORNER BLVD
SANFORD, NC 27330

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.

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.

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist Overview

How ELENE PAPAKOSTAS 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

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.

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

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 8,920 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 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

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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