2026 NPPES data Foot Surgery Podiatrist NPI 1093804817 D.P.M.
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GEORGE SICH, D.P.M.

Foot Surgery Podiatrist in AIKEN, South 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
144
Medicare Part D claims · 78 beneficiaries · Foot Surgery Podiatrist avg: 342
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
77.8233/100
▼ 5 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$635.05
13 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

GEORGE SICH, D.P.M. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 77.8233/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 144 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

77.8233/100
MIPS score · -5 vs avg
144
Part D claims, 2023
85%
generic prescribing
$635.05
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.

GEORGE SICH, D.P.M.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

78 24th percentile higher than 24% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

What does the federal data show about GEORGE SICH, D.P.M.?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/12/2006

NPI 1093804817

Primary specialty

Foot Surgery Podiatrist

Niche

1,519 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

144 58% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 342

MIPS final score

77.8233/100 5.276699999999991% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Foot Surgery Podiatrist compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Foot Surgery Podiatrist share within South Carolina

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

GEORGE SICH, D.P.M.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Foot Surgery Podiatrist national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
77.8233/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Foot Surgery Podiatrist) — 77.8233/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%77.8%
MIPS final score (Foot Surgery Podiatrist) — 77.8233/100 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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GEORGE SICH, D.P.M. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Foot Surgery Podiatrist provider holding D.P.M. credentials at 901 MAGNOLIA DR, AIKEN, SC, 29803, with a listed phone of (803) 648-6988. NPI 1093804817 was issued on 10/12/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SICH 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 144 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 78 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 85% generic by claim count. 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 77.8233/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 72.0413, Cost 60.703), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Foot Surgery Podiatrist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,519 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 342 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

901 MAGNOLIA DR
AIKEN, SC 29803

Provider Details

NPI 1093804817
Specialty Foot Surgery Podiatrist
Credentials D.P.M.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/12/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

77.8233
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
72.0413
Quality
60.703
Cost
92
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where GEORGE SICH, D.P.M. 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.

WELLSTAR MEDICAL GROUP LLC
AUGUSTA, GA

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 GEORGE SICH, D.P.M.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$635

Largest payer

TREACE MEDICAL CONCEPTS, 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 · Typical

GEORGE SICH, D.P.M. — brand share 15.0%
Specialty average (est.)

15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 144 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.

144
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
78
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
180
Total Day Supply
3,623
Brand vs Generic
15% brand / 85% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$161
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Antibiotic Claims
33

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.99
Gender Split
51% female / 49% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What GEORGE SICH, 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
32
Silver Sulfadiazine
17
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
15
Allopurinol
14
Gabapentin
12

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Foot Surgery Podiatrist Overview

How GEORGE SICH, D.P.M. fits within the Foot Surgery Podiatrist landscape nationally.

1,519
Foot Surgery Podiatrist Providers in US
53
States with Foot Surgery Podiatrist
342
Avg Claims per Provider

GEORGE SICH, D.P.M.'s 144 claims are below the specialty average of 342.

Nearby Foot Surgery Podiatrist Providers in South Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as SICH.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GEORGE SICH, D.P.M.'s specialty?
GEORGE SICH, D.P.M. specializes in Foot Surgery Podiatrist and practices in AIKEN, South Carolina. Credentials: D.P.M..
How much does GEORGE SICH, D.P.M. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, GEORGE SICH, D.P.M. wrote 144 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for 78 beneficiaries.
What is GEORGE SICH, D.P.M.'s Medicare quality score?
GEORGE SICH, D.P.M. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 77.8233/100 (Quality: 72.0413, Cost: 60.703). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is GEORGE SICH, D.P.M. located?
GEORGE SICH, D.P.M. is located at 901 MAGNOLIA DR, AIKEN, SC, 29803. Phone: (803) 648-6988.
What is GEORGE SICH, D.P.M.'s NPI number?
GEORGE SICH, D.P.M.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1093804817, issued on 10/12/2006.
Does GEORGE SICH, D.P.M. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
GEORGE SICH, D.P.M.'s prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $161 in brand drug costs.
How many Foot Surgery Podiatrist providers are there in the US?
There are 1,519 Foot Surgery Podiatrist providers across 53 states in the US. The average Foot Surgery Podiatrist provider writes 342 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does GEORGE SICH, D.P.M. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, GEORGE SICH, D.P.M.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Ammonium Lactate, Silver Sulfadiazine, Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does GEORGE SICH, D.P.M. accept Medicare?
GEORGE SICH, D.P.M. appears in CMS Medicare data with 144 Part D claims and 78 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify GEORGE SICH, D.P.M.'s credentials?
GEORGE SICH, D.P.M.'s NPI is 1093804817 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.
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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