2026 NPPES data Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist NPI 1427314731 D.P.M
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EMERSON VALDEZ, D.P.M

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist in NORTH LAUDERDALE, Florida. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 857 beneficiaries · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist avg: 309

What the federal data shows

EMERSON VALDEZ, D.P.M filed 2,017 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist in NORTH LAUDERDALE, Florida.

2K
Part D claims, 2023

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EMERSON VALDEZ, D.P.M's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

2,017 Top 16% higher than 84% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about EMERSON VALDEZ, D.P.M?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/11/2012

NPI 1427314731

Primary specialty

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist

Mid-sized

8,920 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,017 553% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 309

Specialty distribution in Florida

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

Florida providers

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist share within Florida

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

EMERSON VALDEZ, D.P.M appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider holding D.P.M credentials at 6037 KIMBERLY BLVD, NORTH LAUDERDALE, FL, 33068, with a listed phone of (954) 379-8994. NPI 1427314731 was issued on 04/11/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what VALDEZ 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 2,017 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 857 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $53K 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.

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

6037 KIMBERLY BLVD
NORTH LAUDERDALE, FL 33068

Provider Details

NPI 1427314731
Specialty Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist
Credentials D.P.M
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/11/2012

License & disciplinary context — Florida FLDOH 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~75K Florida medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to EMERSON VALDEZ, D.P.M. To verify EMERSON VALDEZ, D.P.M's current license status, search the FLDOH public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

480
Total board actions, Florida 2023
Across 467 cases
6.40
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Florida statewide rate
monetary fine
Most common action type
138 cases

FLDOH publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Florida disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

2,017
Total Claims
$53K
Total Drug Cost
857
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,425
Total Day Supply
66,898
Generic Drug Cost
$48K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.10
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male
Age Distribution
<65: 73, 65-74: 483, 75-84: 239, 85+: 62

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What EMERSON VALDEZ, D.P.M prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Ammonium Lactate
652
Clotrimazole
544
Diclofenac Sodium
387
Meloxicam
119
Gabapentin
73
Ciclopirox
59
Ketoconazole
26
Clotrimazole-Betamethasone
Clotrimazole/Betamethasone Dip
18
Triamcinolone Acetonide
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 EMERSON VALDEZ, D.P.M 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

EMERSON VALDEZ, D.P.M's 2,017 claims are above the specialty average of 309.

Nearby Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist Providers in Florida

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is EMERSON VALDEZ, D.P.M's specialty?
EMERSON VALDEZ, D.P.M specializes in Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist and practices in NORTH LAUDERDALE, Florida. Credentials: D.P.M.
How much does EMERSON VALDEZ, D.P.M prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, EMERSON VALDEZ, D.P.M wrote 2,017 Medicare Part D claims totaling $53K in drug costs for 857 beneficiaries.
Where is EMERSON VALDEZ, D.P.M located?
EMERSON VALDEZ, D.P.M is located at 6037 KIMBERLY BLVD, NORTH LAUDERDALE, FL, 33068. Phone: (954) 379-8994.
What is EMERSON VALDEZ, D.P.M's NPI number?
EMERSON VALDEZ, D.P.M's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427314731, issued on 04/11/2012.
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 EMERSON VALDEZ, D.P.M prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, EMERSON VALDEZ, D.P.M's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ammonium Lactate, Clotrimazole, Diclofenac Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does EMERSON VALDEZ, D.P.M accept Medicare?
EMERSON VALDEZ, D.P.M appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,017 Part D claims and 857 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify EMERSON VALDEZ, D.P.M's credentials?
EMERSON VALDEZ, D.P.M's NPI is 1427314731 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

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.
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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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