NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Foot Surgery Podiatrist NPI 1861445884 D.P.M.
Verify on CMS → Herman Zarate, D.P.M.
Foot Surgery Podiatrist in Takoma Park, Maryland.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,524 in Foot 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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We show these CMS records as-is - no composite score, no star rating, no editorial opinion layered on top.
Prescribing volume
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 490 beneficiaries · Foot Surgery Podiatrist avg: 359
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
0/100
▼ 84 pts below national avg 83.5 · Penalty band
Industry payments
$53.3K
12 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Herman Zarate, D.P.M. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 0/100 - below the 83.5 national average - and filed 1,340 Medicare Part D claims in 2024.
- 0/100
- MIPS score · -83 vs avg
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2024
- 95%
- generic prescribing
- $53.3K
- 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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Herman Zarate, D.P.M.
Federal records show an active NPI with both Medicare prescribing volume and a measured CMS quality score — objective registry data, not patient reviews.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1861445884), first enumerated 05/19/2006.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 1,340 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
CMS quality reporting (MIPS)
Reported a CMS MIPS final score of 0/100 in the Quality Payment Program — a federal quality measure, not a patient review.
Source: CMS Quality Payment Program
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
2 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliations on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Reported
Industry payment transparency
$53.3K in reported industry payments (12 transfers) in 2024 under the federal Sunshine Act — disclosed transfers of value, not a quality rating.
Source: CMS Open Payments
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1861445884 · Foot Surgery Podiatrist
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-NARROW · MIPS-LOW · RX-MID · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-FINISH
- NPI-10 1861445884
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-NARROW 1,524
- MIPS-LOW 0/100
- RX-MID 1,340
- BOOK-THIN 38 in Maryland
- PHOTO-FINISH Gilberto Acosta · ±0.0
MIPS final-score neighbourhood
Same-specialty nationwide peers by CMS final score, not geographic proximity
- Zarate · this pr… 0
Zarate · this provider
0 MIPS pts
- Edward Behmer · … 0
Edward Behmer
0 MIPS pts
- Gilberto Acosta … 0
Gilberto Acosta
0 MIPS pts
- Charlton Adler ·… 0
Charlton Adler
0 MIPS pts
- Robert Arango · … 0
Robert Arango
0 MIPS pts
What this shows Nearest measured MIPS peers for this NUCC specialty (2023 performance year).
Herman Zarate, D.P.M.'s MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.
0 ≥ 0th percentile 0% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more measured providers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
The percentile is a conservative whole-score-point band: it counts only measured clinicians in lower score bands. A CMS MIPS metric is not a recommendation or a clinical-quality rating by PlainDoctor. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Herman Zarate, D.P.M. sits
This provider among foot surgery podiatrist peers
Across the 341 foot surgery podiatrist providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Herman Zarate, D.P.M. writes more Part D claims than 96% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 0% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Each dot is one foot surgery podiatrist peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Herman Zarate, D.P.M.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Herman Zarate, D.P.M.?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Foot Surgery Podiatrist
Medicare Part D claims
1,340 273% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
0/100 83.5 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Maryland
How Foot Surgery Podiatrist compares to other specialties among Maryland providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Herman Zarate, D.P.M.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Foot Surgery Podiatrist national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 0/100
- vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1861445884 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Foot Surgery Podiatrist |
| Credentials | D.P.M. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 05/19/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
0
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
0
Quality
Reporting: Individual
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Herman Zarate, 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.
Suburban/nrh Medical Rehabilitation Inc
Bethesda, MD
Washington Cardiovascular Institute, LLC
Germantown, MD
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 Herman Zarate, D.P.M.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$53.3K
Largest payer
Skye Orthobiologics 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.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Herman Zarate, D.P.M. - brand share 5.0%
Foot Surgery Podiatrist average
5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 1,340 2024 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 2024.
1,340
Total Claims
$33K
Total Drug Cost
490
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,689.733
- Total Day Supply
- 46,469
- Brand vs Generic
- 5% brand / 95% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $5K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $28K
- Opioid Claims
- 30 (2.2% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 89
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.24
- Gender Split
- 60% female / 40% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 65, 65-74: 193, 75-84: 157, 85+: 75
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Herman Zarate, D.P.M. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Ketoconazole
Ketoconazole
692 claims
- Diclofenac Sodium 165
Diclofenac Sodium
165 claims
- Ammonium Lactate 99
Ammonium Lactate
99 claims
- Terbinafine Hcl 51
Terbinafine Hcl
51 claims
- Amoxicillin-Clavul… 46
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
46 claims
- Silver Sulfadiazine 42
Silver Sulfadiazine
42 claims
- Ssd 26
Ssd
26 claims
- Sulfamethoxazole-T… 24
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
24 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | 692 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 165 |
| Ammonium Lactate | 99 |
| Terbinafine Hcl | 51 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 46 |
| Silver Sulfadiazine | 42 |
| Ssd Silver Sulfadiazine | 26 |
| Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim | 24 |
| Prednisone | 22 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 22 |
* 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 Herman Zarate, D.P.M. fits within the Foot Surgery Podiatrist landscape nationally.
1,524
Foot Surgery Podiatrist Providers in US
53
States with Foot Surgery Podiatrist
359
Avg Claims per Provider
Herman Zarate, D.P.M.'s 1,340 claims are above the specialty average of 359.
Nationwide Foot Surgery Podiatrist peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Zarate, both outside Maryland so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar MIPS final score
Nearest same-specialty clinicians by CMS MIPS final score (0 here).
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Foot Surgery Podiatrist Providers in Maryland
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Maryland, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Zarate.
One of 38 Foot Surgery Podiatrist providers enrolled in Maryland, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Hummira Abawi
D.P.M.
Columbia, MD
Dr. Fariba Azizinamini
D.P.M
Rockville, MD
Dr. Mitchell Barber
DPM
Laurel, MD
Dr. Jeffrey Bober
DPM
Glen Burnie, MD
Dr. Darlyne Cange
DPM
Glen Burnie, MD
Compare Foot Surgery Podiatrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Herman Zarate, D.P.M.'s specialty? ▼
Herman Zarate, D.P.M. specializes in Foot Surgery Podiatrist and practices in Takoma Park, Maryland. Credentials: D.P.M..
How much does Herman Zarate, D.P.M. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Herman Zarate, D.P.M. wrote 1,340 Medicare Part D claims totaling $33K in drug costs for 490 beneficiaries.
What is Herman Zarate, D.P.M.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Herman Zarate, D.P.M. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 0/100 (Quality: 0). The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Herman Zarate, D.P.M. located? ▼
Herman Zarate, D.P.M. is located at 7610 CARROLL AVE STE 210, Takoma Park, MD, 20912. Phone: (240) 353-5023.
What is Herman Zarate, D.P.M.'s NPI number? ▼
Herman Zarate, D.P.M.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861445884, issued on 05/19/2006.
Does Herman Zarate, D.P.M. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Herman Zarate, D.P.M.'s prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $5K in brand drug costs.
Does Herman Zarate, D.P.M. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Herman Zarate, D.P.M. had 30 opioid claims in 2024 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.2%.
How many Foot Surgery Podiatrist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,524 Foot Surgery Podiatrist providers across 53 states in the US. The average Foot Surgery Podiatrist provider writes 359 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Herman Zarate, D.P.M. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Herman Zarate, D.P.M.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Ketoconazole, Diclofenac Sodium, Ammonium Lactate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Herman Zarate, D.P.M. accept Medicare? ▼
Herman Zarate, D.P.M. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,340 Part D claims and 490 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Herman Zarate, D.P.M.'s credentials? ▼
Herman Zarate, D.P.M.'s NPI is 1861445884 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
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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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