NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Podiatrist NPI 1497734479 DPM
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Podiatrist in Nazareth, Pennsylvania.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 10,490 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
14
Medicare Part D claims · Podiatrist avg: 304
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
Heather Edwards, DPM filed 14 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Podiatrist in Nazareth, Pennsylvania.
- 14
- Part D claims, 2023
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Heather Edwards, DPM's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
14 0th percentile higher than 0% 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 Heather Edwards, DPM?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Podiatrist
Medicare Part D claims
14 95% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Pennsylvania
How Podiatrist compares to other specialties among Pennsylvania 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).
Heather Edwards, DPM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Podiatrist provider holding DPM credentials at 16 EASTON RD, Nazareth, PA, 18064, with a listed phone of (610) 746-5553. NPI 1497734479 was issued on 01/10/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 14 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $128 in drug spend.
Podiatrist is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,490 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 | 1497734479 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Podiatrist |
| Credentials | DPM |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 01/10/2006 |
License & disciplinary context - Pennsylvania PA-BOM 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~45K Pennsylvania medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Heather Edwards, DPM. To verify Heather Edwards, DPM's current license status, search the PA-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
133
Total board actions, Pennsylvania 2023
Across 129 cases
2.96
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Pennsylvania statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
48 cases
PA-BOM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Pennsylvania disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
14
Total Claims
$128
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 14
- Total Day Supply
- 196
- Brand Drug Cost
- $0
- Generic Drug Cost
- $128
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 78.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.44
Podiatrist Overview
How Heather Edwards, DPM fits within the Podiatrist landscape nationally.
10,490
Podiatrist Providers in US
54
States with Podiatrist
304
Avg Claims per Provider
Heather Edwards, DPM's 14 claims are below the specialty average of 304.
Nearby Podiatrist Providers in Pennsylvania
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Pennsylvania, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Edwards.
Dr. Huriya Abbasi
DPM
King Of Prussia, PA
Dr. Bruce Abbott
DPM
Greenville, PA
Dr. Robert Acello
DPM
Philadelphia, PA
Dr. Bruce Ackerman
DPM
Philadelphia, PA
Dr. Joseph Adamitis
DPM
Philadelphia, PA
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 Pennsylvania 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 Heather Edwards, DPM's specialty? ▼
Heather Edwards, DPM specializes in Podiatrist and practices in Nazareth, Pennsylvania. Credentials: DPM.
How much does Heather Edwards, DPM prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Heather Edwards, DPM wrote 14 Medicare Part D claims totaling $128 in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is Heather Edwards, DPM located? ▼
Heather Edwards, DPM is located at 16 EASTON RD, Nazareth, PA, 18064. Phone: (610) 746-5553.
What is Heather Edwards, DPM's NPI number? ▼
Heather Edwards, DPM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497734479, issued on 01/10/2006.
How many Podiatrist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 10,490 Podiatrist providers across 54 states in the US. The average Podiatrist provider writes 304 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does Heather Edwards, DPM accept Medicare? ▼
Heather Edwards, DPM appears in CMS Medicare data with 14 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Heather Edwards, DPM's credentials? ▼
Heather Edwards, DPM's NPI is 1497734479 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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