2026 NPPES data Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program NPI 1124552492 DPM
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Greg Lifferth, DPM

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in Dalton, Georgia. 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
979
Medicare Part D claims · 343 beneficiaries · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program avg: 459
MIPS score
0/100
▼ 83 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$445.62
14 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

Greg Lifferth, DPM reported a CMS MIPS final score of 0/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 979 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

0/100
MIPS score · -83 vs avg
979
Part D claims, 2023
$445.62
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.

Greg Lifferth, DPM's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

0 0th percentile higher than 0% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). This entry sits in this band. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Above this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Above this entry. 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 Greg Lifferth, DPM?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/13/2017

NPI 1124552492

Primary specialty

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

High-volume

331,761 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

979 113% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 459

MIPS final score

0/100 83.1 pts vs avg

Penalty band band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program share within Georgia

1. Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program share within Georgia

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

Greg Lifferth, DPM's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
0/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program) — 0/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%0%
MIPS final score (Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program) — 0/100 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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Greg Lifferth, DPM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider holding DPM credentials at 1107 BROADRICK DR, Dalton, GA, 30720, with a listed phone of (706) 278-5558. NPI 1124552492 was issued on 04/13/2017. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Lifferth 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 979 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 343 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $35K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.0%. 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 0/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 331,761 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 459 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

1107 BROADRICK DR
Dalton, GA 30720

Provider Details

NPI 1124552492
Specialty Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Credentials DPM
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/13/2017

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

0
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
0
Quality

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 Greg Lifferth, DPM. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$446

Largest payer

Elite Orthopedics, Llc

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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

979
Total Claims
$35K
Total Drug Cost
343
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,206
Total Day Supply
28,796
Generic Drug Cost
$14K
Opioid Claims
29 (3.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
123

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.91
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male
Age Distribution
<65: 42, 65-74: 161, 75-84: 103, 85+: 37

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Greg Lifferth, DPM 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
Terbinafine Hcl
325
Meloxicam
111
Gabapentin
95
Doxycycline Hyclate
76
Methylprednisolone
68
Clotrimazole-Betamethasone
Clotrimazole/Betamethasone Dip
44
Ciclopirox
40
Fluconazole
35
Mupirocin
28
Oxycodone Hcl
27

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

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Overview

How Greg Lifferth, DPM fits within the Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program landscape nationally.

331,761
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in US
55
States with Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
459
Avg Claims per Provider

Greg Lifferth, DPM's 979 claims are above the specialty average of 459.

Nearby Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in Georgia

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

Compare Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program 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 Georgia medical board — federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Greg Lifferth, DPM's specialty?
Greg Lifferth, DPM specializes in Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program and practices in Dalton, Georgia. Credentials: DPM.
How much does Greg Lifferth, DPM prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Greg Lifferth, DPM wrote 979 Medicare Part D claims totaling $35K in drug costs for 343 beneficiaries.
What is Greg Lifferth, DPM's Medicare quality score?
Greg Lifferth, DPM has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 0/100 (Quality: 0). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Greg Lifferth, DPM located?
Greg Lifferth, DPM is located at 1107 BROADRICK DR, Dalton, GA, 30720. Phone: (706) 278-5558.
What is Greg Lifferth, DPM's NPI number?
Greg Lifferth, DPM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1124552492, issued on 04/13/2017.
Does Greg Lifferth, DPM prescribe opioids?
Yes, Greg Lifferth, DPM had 29 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.0%.
How many Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers are there in the US?
There are 331,761 Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers across 55 states in the US. The average Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider writes 459 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Greg Lifferth, DPM prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Greg Lifferth, DPM's most frequently prescribed drugs include Terbinafine Hcl, Meloxicam, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Greg Lifferth, DPM accept Medicare?
Greg Lifferth, DPM appears in CMS Medicare data with 979 Part D claims and 343 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Greg Lifferth, DPM's credentials?
Greg Lifferth, DPM's NPI is 1124552492 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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