2026 NPPES data Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist NPI 1689673758 DPM, PA
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HOWARD SCHULTHEISS, DPM, PA

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist in BEL AIR, Maryland. 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
137
Medicare Part D claims · 54 beneficiaries · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist avg: 309
MIPS score
75.8452/100
▼ 7 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$289.89
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: HOWARD SCHULTHEISS, DPM, PA is a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist ([object Object]) practicing in BEL AIR, Maryland with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 137 claims across 54 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 75.8452/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $289.89 across 5 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: HOWARD SCHULTHEISS, DPM, PA reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75.8452 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 137 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

HOWARD SCHULTHEISS, DPM, PA at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/20/2005

NPI 1689673758

Primary specialty

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist

Mid-sized

8,920 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

137 56% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 309

MIPS final score

75.8452/100 7.254799999999989% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Maryland

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

Maryland providers

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist share within Maryland

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

HOWARD SCHULTHEISS, DPM, PA's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
75.8452/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist) — 75.8452/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist) — 75.8452/100 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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HOWARD SCHULTHEISS, DPM, PA is a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider practicing in BEL AIR, Maryland, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DPM, PA. NPI: 1689673758. 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.

HOWARD SCHULTHEISS, DPM, PA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider holding DPM, PA credentials at 437 S MAIN ST, BEL AIR, MD, 21014, with a listed phone of (410) 836-0131. NPI 1689673758 was issued on 07/20/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SCHULTHEISS 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 137 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 54 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $4K in drug spend. 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 75.8452/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 49.931), 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

437 S MAIN ST
BEL AIR, MD 21014

Provider Details

NPI 1689673758
Specialty Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist
Credentials DPM, PA
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/20/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

75.8452
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
49.931
Quality

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where HOWARD SCHULTHEISS, DPM, PA 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.

AGAPE PHYSICAL THERAPY AND SPORTS REHABILITATION LP
FOREST HILL, MD
HOWARD L SCHULTHEISS JR DPM PA
ELKTON, 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 HOWARD SCHULTHEISS, DPM, PA. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$290

Largest payer

Paratek Pharmaceuticals, 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

137
Total Claims
$4K
Total Drug Cost
54
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
268
Total Day Supply
7,443
Generic Drug Cost
$3K
Antibiotic Claims
23

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.43
Gender Split
41% female / 59% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Allopurinol
50
Terbinafine Hcl
16
Gabapentin
13
Colchicine
11

* 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 HOWARD SCHULTHEISS, DPM, PA 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

HOWARD SCHULTHEISS, DPM, PA's 137 claims are below the specialty average of 309.

Nearby Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist Providers in Maryland

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HOWARD SCHULTHEISS, DPM, PA's specialty?
HOWARD SCHULTHEISS, DPM, PA specializes in Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist and practices in BEL AIR, Maryland. Credentials: DPM, PA.
How much does HOWARD SCHULTHEISS, DPM, PA prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, HOWARD SCHULTHEISS, DPM, PA wrote 137 Medicare Part D claims totaling $4K in drug costs for 54 beneficiaries.
What is HOWARD SCHULTHEISS, DPM, PA's Medicare quality score?
HOWARD SCHULTHEISS, DPM, PA has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75.8452/100 (Quality: 49.931). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is HOWARD SCHULTHEISS, DPM, PA located?
HOWARD SCHULTHEISS, DPM, PA is located at 437 S MAIN ST, BEL AIR, MD, 21014. Phone: (410) 836-0131.
What is HOWARD SCHULTHEISS, DPM, PA's NPI number?
HOWARD SCHULTHEISS, DPM, PA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689673758, issued on 07/20/2005.
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 HOWARD SCHULTHEISS, DPM, PA prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, HOWARD SCHULTHEISS, DPM, PA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Allopurinol, Terbinafine Hcl, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does HOWARD SCHULTHEISS, DPM, PA accept Medicare?
HOWARD SCHULTHEISS, DPM, PA appears in CMS Medicare data with 137 Part D claims and 54 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify HOWARD SCHULTHEISS, DPM, PA's credentials?
HOWARD SCHULTHEISS, DPM, PA's NPI is 1689673758 with credentials DPM, PA. 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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