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2026 NPPES data Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist NPI 1629293378 DPM
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Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist in Tacoma, Washington.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 8,920 in Foot & Ankle Surgery 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
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 · Above neutral
Industry payments
$101.09
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
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 Hento, DPM reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 649 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 75/100
- MIPS score · -8 vs avg
- 649
- Part D claims, 2023
- 98%
- generic prescribing
- $101.09
- 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.
Heather Hento, DPM's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
75 15th percentile higher than 15% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Heather Hento, DPM sits
This provider among foot & ankle surgery podiatrist peers
Across the 3,155 foot & ankle surgery podiatrist providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Heather Hento, DPM writes more Part D claims than 89% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 33% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one foot & ankle surgery podiatrist peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Heather Hento, DPM. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Heather Hento, DPM?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist
Medicare Part D claims
649 110% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
75/100 8.1 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Washington
How Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist compares to other specialties among Washington providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Heather Hento, DPM's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist 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
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.
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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.
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%. 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
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%
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist average
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.
What Heather Hento, DPM prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Ciclopirox
Ciclopirox
137 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
89 claims
- Doxycycline Hyclate
Doxycycline Hyclate
57 claims
- Terbinafine Hcl 51
Terbinafine Hcl
51 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam… 49
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
49 claims
- Meloxicam 38
Meloxicam
38 claims
- Oxycodone-Acetamin… 32
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
32 claims
- Clotrimazole 24
Clotrimazole
24 claims
| 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.
Dr. Nicole Adams
D.P.M.
Vancouver, WA
Dr. Kirk Alexander
DPM
Seattle, WA
Dr. Kelsey Barrick
DPM
Vancouver, WA
Dr. Tyler Belnap
DPM
Vancouver, WA
Dr. Bryan Berghout
DPM
Everett, WA
Compare Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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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
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.
- 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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