2026 NPPES data Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist NPI 1558511006 DPM
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ERIKA HUSTON, DPM

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist in TUCSON, Arizona. 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
314
Medicare Part D claims · 145 beneficiaries · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist avg: 309
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
54.1128/100
▼ 29 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$1.0K
56 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: ERIKA HUSTON, DPM is a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist ([object Object]) practicing in TUCSON, Arizona with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 314 claims across 145 beneficiaries — 6% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 54.1128/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $1.0K across 56 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: ERIKA HUSTON, DPM reported a CMS MIPS final score of 54.1128 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 314 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

ERIKA HUSTON, DPM at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/21/2008

NPI 1558511006

Primary specialty

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist

Mid-sized

8,920 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

314 2% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 309

MIPS final score

54.1128/100 28.987199999999994% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Arizona

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

Arizona providers

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist share within Arizona

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ERIKA HUSTON, DPM's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
54.1128/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist) — 54.1128/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%54.1%
MIPS final score (Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist) — 54.1128/100 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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ERIKA HUSTON, DPM is a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider practicing in TUCSON, Arizona, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DPM. NPI: 1558511006. 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.

ERIKA HUSTON, DPM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider holding DPM credentials at 1888 N COUNTRY CLUB RD, TUCSON, AZ, 85716, with a listed phone of (520) 327-6367. NPI 1558511006 was issued on 09/21/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HUSTON 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 314 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 145 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $10K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 7.0%. 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 54.1128/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 15), 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

1888 N COUNTRY CLUB RD
TUCSON, AZ 85716

Provider Details

NPI 1558511006
Specialty Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist
Credentials DPM
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/21/2008

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

54.1128
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
15
Quality
97
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Individual

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 ERIKA HUSTON, DPM. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.0K

Largest payer

MIMEDX Group, 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

ERIKA HUSTON, DPM — brand share 6.0%
Specialty average (est.)

6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 314 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

314
Total Claims
$10K
Total Drug Cost
145
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
367
Total Day Supply
8,479
Brand vs Generic
6% brand / 94% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$5K
Generic Drug Cost
$6K
Opioid Claims
22 (7.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
102

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.92
Gender Split
46% female / 54% male
Age Distribution
<65: 20, 65-74: 65, 75-84: 47, 85+: 13

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Gabapentin
46
Ciclopirox
35
Meloxicam
35
Doxycycline Hyclate
25
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
24
Cephalexin
20
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
18
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
14
Santyl
Collagenase Clostridium Hist.
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 ERIKA HUSTON, DPM 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

ERIKA HUSTON, DPM's 314 claims are above the specialty average of 309.

Nearby Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist Providers in Arizona

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ERIKA HUSTON, DPM's specialty?
ERIKA HUSTON, DPM specializes in Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist and practices in TUCSON, Arizona. Credentials: DPM.
How much does ERIKA HUSTON, DPM prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ERIKA HUSTON, DPM wrote 314 Medicare Part D claims totaling $10K in drug costs for 145 beneficiaries.
What is ERIKA HUSTON, DPM's Medicare quality score?
ERIKA HUSTON, DPM has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 54.1128/100 (Quality: 15). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is ERIKA HUSTON, DPM located?
ERIKA HUSTON, DPM is located at 1888 N COUNTRY CLUB RD, TUCSON, AZ, 85716. Phone: (520) 327-6367.
What is ERIKA HUSTON, DPM's NPI number?
ERIKA HUSTON, DPM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558511006, issued on 09/21/2008.
Does ERIKA HUSTON, DPM prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ERIKA HUSTON, DPM's prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $5K in brand drug costs.
Does ERIKA HUSTON, DPM prescribe opioids?
Yes, ERIKA HUSTON, DPM had 22 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 7.0%.
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 ERIKA HUSTON, DPM prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ERIKA HUSTON, DPM's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Ciclopirox, Meloxicam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ERIKA HUSTON, DPM accept Medicare?
ERIKA HUSTON, DPM appears in CMS Medicare data with 314 Part D claims and 145 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ERIKA HUSTON, DPM's credentials?
ERIKA HUSTON, DPM's NPI is 1558511006 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

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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