2026 NPPES data Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist NPI 1952353179
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JAMES JUDGE

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist in WAKE FOREST, North Carolina. 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
369
Medicare Part D claims · 187 beneficiaries · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist avg: 309
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: JAMES JUDGE is a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist ([object Object]) practicing in WAKE FOREST, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 369 claims across 187 beneficiaries — 11% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: JAMES JUDGE reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 369 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

JAMES JUDGE at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/16/2006

NPI 1952353179

Primary specialty

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist

Mid-sized

8,920 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

369 19% 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 North Carolina

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

North Carolina providers

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist share within North Carolina

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JAMES JUDGE'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

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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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JAMES JUDGE is a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider practicing in WAKE FOREST, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). NPI: 1952353179. 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.

JAMES JUDGE appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider at 833 DURHAM RD STE C, WAKE FOREST, NC, 27587, with a listed phone of (919) 570-9061. NPI 1952353179 was issued on 05/16/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what JUDGE 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 369 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 187 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $40K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count. 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

833 DURHAM RD STE C
WAKE FOREST, NC 27587

Provider Details

NPI 1952353179
Specialty Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/16/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JAMES JUDGE 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 SPECIALISTS OF THE MID-ATLANTIC LLC
WAKE FOREST, NC

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

JAMES JUDGE — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 369 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.

369
Total Claims
$40K
Total Drug Cost
187
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
433
Total Day Supply
11,112
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$33K
Generic Drug Cost
$7K
Antibiotic Claims
35

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.55
Gender Split
48% female / 52% male
Age Distribution
<65: 27, 65-74: 103, 75-84: 46, 85+: 11

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Meloxicam
70
Gabapentin
47
Ciclopirox
41
Terbinafine Hcl
39
Celecoxib
21
Jublia
Efinaconazole
18
Ketoconazole
15
Silver Sulfadiazine
12
Cefdinir
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 JAMES JUDGE 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

JAMES JUDGE's 369 claims are above the specialty average of 309.

Nearby Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as JUDGE.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JAMES JUDGE's specialty?
JAMES JUDGE specializes in Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist and practices in WAKE FOREST, North Carolina.
How much does JAMES JUDGE prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JAMES JUDGE wrote 369 Medicare Part D claims totaling $40K in drug costs for 187 beneficiaries.
What is JAMES JUDGE's Medicare quality score?
JAMES JUDGE 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 JAMES JUDGE located?
JAMES JUDGE is located at 833 DURHAM RD STE C, WAKE FOREST, NC, 27587. Phone: (919) 570-9061.
What is JAMES JUDGE's NPI number?
JAMES JUDGE's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952353179, issued on 05/16/2006.
Does JAMES JUDGE prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JAMES JUDGE's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $33K in brand drug costs.
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 JAMES JUDGE prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JAMES JUDGE's most frequently prescribed drugs include Meloxicam, Gabapentin, Ciclopirox. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JAMES JUDGE accept Medicare?
JAMES JUDGE appears in CMS Medicare data with 369 Part D claims and 187 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JAMES JUDGE's credentials?
JAMES JUDGE's NPI is 1952353179. 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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