2026 NPPES data Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist NPI 1629293378 DPM
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HEATHER HENTO, DPM

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist in TACOMA, Washington. 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
649
Medicare Part D claims · 279 beneficiaries · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist avg: 309
Generic prescribing
98%
generic claims · 2% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$101.09
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: HEATHER HENTO, DPM is a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist ([object Object]) practicing in TACOMA, Washington with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 649 claims across 279 beneficiaries — 2% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $101.09 across 5 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: HEATHER HENTO, DPM reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 649 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

HEATHER HENTO, DPM at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/16/2007

NPI 1629293378

Primary specialty

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist

Mid-sized

8,920 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

649 110% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 309

MIPS final score

75/100 8.099999999999994% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Washington

How Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist compares to other specialties among Washington providers

Washington providers

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist share within Washington

1. Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist share within Washington

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

HEATHER HENTO, DPM's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
75/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist) — 75/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%75%
MIPS final score (Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist) — 75/100 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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HEATHER HENTO, DPM is a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider practicing in TACOMA, Washington, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DPM. NPI: 1629293378. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

HEATHER HENTO, DPM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider holding DPM credentials at 7800 PACIFIC AVE, TACOMA, WA, 98408, with a listed phone of (253) 473-6436. NPI 1629293378 was issued on 04/16/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HENTO 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 649 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 279 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $18K in drug spend, split 2% brand-name and 98% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 14.9%. 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 75/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

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

7800 PACIFIC AVE
TACOMA, WA 98408

Provider Details

NPI 1629293378
Specialty Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist
Credentials DPM
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/16/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where HEATHER HENTO, DPM 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.

FOOT AND ANKLE INSTITUTE
BAKERSFIELD, CA

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 HEATHER HENTO, DPM. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$101

Largest payer

Cornerstone Medical Associates, 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.

License & disciplinary context — Washington WMC 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 ~34K Washington medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to HEATHER HENTO, DPM. To verify HEATHER HENTO, DPM's current license status, search the WMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

88
Total board actions, Washington 2023
Across 85 cases
2.59
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Washington statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
31 cases

WMC 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 Washington disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

HEATHER HENTO, DPM — brand share 2.0%
Specialty average (est.)

2% brand-name claims vs 98% generic, on 649 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.

649
Total Claims
$18K
Total Drug Cost
279
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
854
Total Day Supply
19,663
Brand vs Generic
2% brand / 98% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$3K
Generic Drug Cost
$16K
Opioid Claims
97 (14.9% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
136

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.46
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male
Age Distribution
<65: 31, 65-74: 139, 75-84: 89, 85+: 20

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Ciclopirox
137
Gabapentin
89
Doxycycline Hyclate
57
Terbinafine Hcl
51
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
49
Meloxicam
38
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
32
Clotrimazole
24
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
21
Ibuprofen
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 HEATHER HENTO, DPM 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

HEATHER HENTO, DPM's 649 claims are above the specialty average of 309.

Nearby Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist Providers in Washington

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HEATHER HENTO, DPM's specialty?
HEATHER HENTO, DPM specializes in Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist and practices in TACOMA, Washington. Credentials: DPM.
How much does HEATHER HENTO, DPM prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, HEATHER HENTO, DPM wrote 649 Medicare Part D claims totaling $18K in drug costs for 279 beneficiaries.
What is HEATHER HENTO, DPM's Medicare quality score?
HEATHER HENTO, DPM has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is HEATHER HENTO, DPM located?
HEATHER HENTO, DPM is located at 7800 PACIFIC AVE, TACOMA, WA, 98408. Phone: (253) 473-6436.
What is HEATHER HENTO, DPM's NPI number?
HEATHER HENTO, DPM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629293378, issued on 04/16/2007.
Does HEATHER HENTO, DPM prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
HEATHER HENTO, DPM's prescribing is 2% brand-name and 98% generic drugs by claim count, with $3K in brand drug costs.
Does HEATHER HENTO, DPM prescribe opioids?
Yes, HEATHER HENTO, DPM had 97 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 14.9%.
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 HEATHER HENTO, DPM prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, HEATHER HENTO, DPM's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ciclopirox, Gabapentin, Doxycycline Hyclate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does HEATHER HENTO, DPM accept Medicare?
HEATHER HENTO, DPM appears in CMS Medicare data with 649 Part D claims and 279 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify HEATHER HENTO, DPM's credentials?
HEATHER HENTO, DPM's NPI is 1629293378 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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