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2026 NPPES data Foot Surgery Podiatrist NPI 1689640294 DPM
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Foot Surgery Podiatrist in Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,519 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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Prescribing volume
174
Medicare Part D claims · 84 beneficiaries · Foot Surgery Podiatrist avg: 342
Generic prescribing
74%
generic claims · 26% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
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
James Salazar, DPM filed 174 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Foot Surgery Podiatrist in Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey, prescribing 74% generic.
- 174
- Part D claims, 2023
- 74%
- generic prescribing
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James Salazar, DPM's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
174 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about James Salazar, DPM?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Foot Surgery Podiatrist
Medicare Part D claims
174 49% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in New Jersey
How Foot Surgery Podiatrist compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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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James Salazar, DPM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Foot Surgery Podiatrist provider holding DPM credentials at 440 BOULEVARD, Hasbrouck Heights, NJ, 07604, with a listed phone of (201) 288-5888. NPI 1689640294 was issued on 02/23/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 174 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 84 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $16K in drug spend, split 26% brand-name and 74% generic by claim count.
Foot Surgery Podiatrist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,519 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 342 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 | 1689640294 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Foot Surgery Podiatrist |
| Credentials | DPM |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 02/23/2006 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average
James Salazar, DPM - brand share 26.0%
Foot Surgery Podiatrist average
26% brand-name claims vs 74% generic, on 174 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.
174
Total Claims
$16K
Total Drug Cost
84
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 201
- Total Day Supply
- 4,824
- Brand vs Generic
- 26% brand / 74% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $14K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $2K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 26
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.60
- Gender Split
- 64% female / 36% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What James Salazar, DPM prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Diclofenac Sodium
Diclofenac Sodium
39 claims
- Silver Sulfadiazine
Silver Sulfadiazine
23 claims
- Ammonium Lactate
Ammonium Lactate
21 claims
- Amoxicillin-Clavul…
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
19 claims
- Jublia 13
Jublia
13 claims
- Ketoconazole 11
Ketoconazole
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Diclofenac Sodium | 39 |
| Silver Sulfadiazine | 23 |
| Ammonium Lactate | 21 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 19 |
| Jublia Efinaconazole | 13 |
| Ketoconazole | 11 |
* 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 James Salazar, DPM fits within the Foot Surgery Podiatrist landscape nationally.
1,519
Foot Surgery Podiatrist Providers in US
53
States with Foot Surgery Podiatrist
342
Avg Claims per Provider
James Salazar, DPM's 174 claims are below the specialty average of 342.
Nearby Foot Surgery Podiatrist Providers in New Jersey
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Jersey, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Salazar.
Dr. Elaine Alicakos
DPM
Mahwah, NJ
Dr. Scott Amoss
DPM
Whiting, NJ
Dr. Ronald Armenti
DPM
Old Bridge, NJ
Dr. Fulesie Artis
D.P.M.
Clifton, NJ
Dr. Leslie Aufseeser
DPM
Lakewood, NJ
Compare Foot Surgery Podiatrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the New Jersey medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Salazar, DPM's specialty? ▼
James Salazar, DPM specializes in Foot Surgery Podiatrist and practices in Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey. Credentials: DPM.
How much does James Salazar, DPM prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, James Salazar, DPM wrote 174 Medicare Part D claims totaling $16K in drug costs for 84 beneficiaries.
Where is James Salazar, DPM located? ▼
James Salazar, DPM is located at 440 BOULEVARD, Hasbrouck Heights, NJ, 07604. Phone: (201) 288-5888.
What is James Salazar, DPM's NPI number? ▼
James Salazar, DPM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689640294, issued on 02/23/2006.
Does James Salazar, DPM prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
James Salazar, DPM's prescribing is 26% brand-name and 74% generic drugs by claim count, with $14K in brand drug costs.
How many Foot Surgery Podiatrist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,519 Foot Surgery Podiatrist providers across 53 states in the US. The average Foot Surgery Podiatrist provider writes 342 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does James Salazar, DPM prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, James Salazar, DPM's most frequently prescribed drugs include Diclofenac Sodium, Silver Sulfadiazine, Ammonium Lactate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does James Salazar, DPM accept Medicare? ▼
James Salazar, DPM appears in CMS Medicare data with 174 Part D claims and 84 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify James Salazar, DPM's credentials? ▼
James Salazar, DPM's NPI is 1689640294 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.
- 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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