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2026 NPPES data Podiatrist NPI 1447273552 DPM
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Podiatrist in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 10,498 in 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
243
Medicare Part D claims · 126 beneficiaries · Podiatrist avg: 304
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Gary Nelson, DPM filed 243 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Podiatrist in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
- 243
- Part D claims, 2023
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.
Gary Nelson, DPM's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
243 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Gary Nelson, DPM?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Podiatrist
Medicare Part D claims
243 20% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in New Mexico
How Podiatrist compares to other specialties among New Mexico 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 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).
Gary Nelson, DPM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Podiatrist provider holding DPM credentials at 5150 JOURNAL CENTER BLVD NE FL 2, Albuquerque, NM, 87109, with a listed phone of (505) 232-1530. NPI 1447273552 was issued on 07/26/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 243 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 126 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $10K in drug spend.
Podiatrist is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,498 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 304 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 | 1447273552 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Podiatrist |
| Credentials | DPM |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/26/2006 |
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
243
Total Claims
$10K
Total Drug Cost
126
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 254
- Total Day Supply
- 6,125
- Generic Drug Cost
- $7K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 24
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.66
- Gender Split
- 48% female / 52% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 21, 65-74: 55, 75-84: 37, 85+: 13
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Gary Nelson, DPM prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Ciclopirox
Ciclopirox
114 claims
- Terbinafine Hcl 18
Terbinafine Hcl
18 claims
- Mupirocin 15
Mupirocin
15 claims
- Econazole Nitrate 13
Econazole Nitrate
13 claims
- Amoxicillin-Clavul… 11
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Ciclopirox | 114 |
| Terbinafine Hcl | 18 |
| Mupirocin | 15 |
| Econazole Nitrate | 13 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Podiatrist Overview
How Gary Nelson, DPM fits within the Podiatrist landscape nationally.
10,498
Podiatrist Providers in US
54
States with Podiatrist
304
Avg Claims per Provider
Gary Nelson, DPM's 243 claims are below the specialty average of 304.
Nearby Podiatrist Providers in New Mexico
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Mexico, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Nelson.
Dr. Julien Adicho
DPM
Las Vegas, NM
Dr. Bruce Andersen
DPM
Las Vegas, NM
Dr. Mark Antenucci
D.P.M
Roswell, NM
Dr. Jeffrey Ash
D.P.M.
Roswell, NM
Dr. Cole Barton
DPM
Rio Rancho, NM
Compare Podiatrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the New Mexico medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Podiatrist peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gary Nelson, DPM's specialty? ▼
Gary Nelson, DPM specializes in Podiatrist and practices in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Credentials: DPM.
How much does Gary Nelson, DPM prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Gary Nelson, DPM wrote 243 Medicare Part D claims totaling $10K in drug costs for 126 beneficiaries.
Where is Gary Nelson, DPM located? ▼
Gary Nelson, DPM is located at 5150 JOURNAL CENTER BLVD NE FL 2, Albuquerque, NM, 87109. Phone: (505) 232-1530.
What is Gary Nelson, DPM's NPI number? ▼
Gary Nelson, DPM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447273552, issued on 07/26/2006.
How many Podiatrist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 10,498 Podiatrist providers across 54 states in the US. The average Podiatrist provider writes 304 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Gary Nelson, DPM prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Gary Nelson, DPM's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ciclopirox, Terbinafine Hcl, Mupirocin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Gary Nelson, DPM accept Medicare? ▼
Gary Nelson, DPM appears in CMS Medicare data with 243 Part D claims and 126 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Gary Nelson, DPM's credentials? ▼
Gary Nelson, DPM's NPI is 1447273552 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
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).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
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