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2026 NPPES data Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist NPI 1982602561 DPM LTD
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Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist in Athens, Georgia.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 8,920 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 335 beneficiaries · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist avg: 309
Generic prescribing
97%
generic claims · 3% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$299.93
5 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
Frank Dipalma, DPM LTD filed 1,166 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist in Athens, Georgia, prescribing 97% generic.
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 97%
- generic prescribing
- $299.93
- 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.
Frank Dipalma, DPM LTD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,166 Top 23% higher than 77% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. 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 Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Frank Dipalma, DPM LTD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist
Medicare Part D claims
1,166 277% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Georgia
How Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist compares to other specialties among Georgia providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist. Verify directly:
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).
Frank Dipalma, DPM LTD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider holding DPM LTD credentials at 2003 PRINCE AVE, Athens, GA, 30606, with a listed phone of (706) 354-1540. NPI 1982602561 was issued on 07/08/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,166 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 335 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $100K in drug spend, split 3% brand-name and 97% generic by claim count.
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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1982602561 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist |
| Credentials | DPM LTD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/08/2005 |
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 Frank Dipalma, DPM LTD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$300
Largest payer
Kerecis Limited
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
Frank Dipalma, DPM LTD - brand share 3.0%
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist average
3% brand-name claims vs 97% generic, on 1,166 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.
1,166
Total Claims
$100K
Total Drug Cost
335
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,228
- Total Day Supply
- 26,699
- Brand vs Generic
- 3% brand / 97% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $2K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $98K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 260
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.97
- Gender Split
- 58% female / 42% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 71, 65-74: 123, 75-84: 112, 85+: 29
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Frank Dipalma, DPM LTD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Mupirocin
Mupirocin
263 claims
- Doxycycline Hyclate
Doxycycline Hyclate
185 claims
- Ciclopirox
Ciclopirox
136 claims
- Calcipotriene 75
Calcipotriene
75 claims
- Gabapentin 64
Gabapentin
64 claims
- Piroxicam 61
Piroxicam
61 claims
- Duloxetine Hcl 57
Duloxetine Hcl
57 claims
- Ketoconazole 41
Ketoconazole
41 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Mupirocin | 263 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 185 |
| Ciclopirox | 136 |
| Calcipotriene | 75 |
| Gabapentin | 64 |
| Piroxicam | 61 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 57 |
| Ketoconazole | 41 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 29 |
| Ammonium Lactate | 21 |
* 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 Frank Dipalma, DPM LTD 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
Frank Dipalma, DPM LTD's 1,166 claims are above the specialty average of 309.
Nearby Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist Providers in Georgia
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Georgia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Dipalma.
Dr. Stephen Alayli
DPM
Albany, GA
Dr. Sadia Ali
DPM
Kennesaw, GA
Dr. Latricia Allen
DPM, MPH
Morrow, GA
Dr. Gregory Alvarez
DPM
Fayetteville, GA
Dr. Sapan Amin
DPM
Columbus, GA
Compare Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frank Dipalma, DPM LTD's specialty? ▼
Frank Dipalma, DPM LTD specializes in Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist and practices in Athens, Georgia. Credentials: DPM LTD.
How much does Frank Dipalma, DPM LTD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Frank Dipalma, DPM LTD wrote 1,166 Medicare Part D claims totaling $100K in drug costs for 335 beneficiaries.
Where is Frank Dipalma, DPM LTD located? ▼
Frank Dipalma, DPM LTD is located at 2003 PRINCE AVE, Athens, GA, 30606. Phone: (706) 354-1540.
What is Frank Dipalma, DPM LTD's NPI number? ▼
Frank Dipalma, DPM LTD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982602561, issued on 07/08/2005.
Does Frank Dipalma, DPM LTD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Frank Dipalma, DPM LTD's prescribing is 3% brand-name and 97% generic drugs by claim count, with $2K in brand drug costs.
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 Frank Dipalma, DPM LTD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Frank Dipalma, DPM LTD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Mupirocin, Doxycycline Hyclate, Ciclopirox. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Frank Dipalma, DPM LTD accept Medicare? ▼
Frank Dipalma, DPM LTD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,166 Part D claims and 335 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Frank Dipalma, DPM LTD's credentials? ▼
Frank Dipalma, DPM LTD's NPI is 1982602561 with credentials DPM LTD. 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.
- 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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