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JAMES SMITH, DPM

Podiatrist in PINEHURST, 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
489
Medicare Part D claims · 239 beneficiaries · Podiatrist avg: 304
Generic prescribing
97%
generic claims · 3% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$619.99
7 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: JAMES SMITH, DPM is a Podiatrist ([object Object]) practicing in PINEHURST, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 489 claims across 239 beneficiaries — 3% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $619.99 across 7 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: JAMES SMITH, DPM reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 489 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

JAMES SMITH, DPM at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/04/2016

NPI 1477908846

Primary specialty

Podiatrist

Mid-sized

10,498 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

489 61% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 304

MIPS final score

75/100 8.099999999999994% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Podiatrist compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Podiatrist share within North Carolina

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JAMES SMITH, DPM's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Podiatrist national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
75/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Podiatrist) — 75/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (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 SMITH, DPM is a Podiatrist provider practicing in PINEHURST, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DPM. NPI: 1477908846. 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 SMITH, DPM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Podiatrist provider holding DPM credentials at 325 PAGE RD N BLDG 3, PINEHURST, NC, 28374, with a listed phone of (919) 751-9120. NPI 1477908846 was issued on 05/04/2016. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SMITH 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 489 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 239 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $23K in drug spend, split 3% brand-name and 97% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.1%. 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.

Podiatrist is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,498 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 304 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

325 PAGE RD N BLDG 3
PINEHURST, NC 28374

Provider Details

NPI 1477908846
Specialty Podiatrist
Credentials DPM
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/04/2016

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 SMITH, 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.

PINEHURST FOOT SPECIALIST
PINEHURST, 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).

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 JAMES SMITH, DPM. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$620

Largest payer

ConvaTec 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

JAMES SMITH, DPM — brand share 3.0%
Specialty average (est.)

3% brand-name claims vs 97% generic, on 489 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.

489
Total Claims
$23K
Total Drug Cost
239
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
534
Total Day Supply
11,642
Brand vs Generic
3% brand / 97% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$15K
Generic Drug Cost
$8K
Opioid Claims
30 (6.1% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
109

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.70
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male
Age Distribution
<65: 45, 65-74: 98, 75-84: 69, 85+: 27

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Ciclopirox
72
Fluconazole
56
Gabapentin
47
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
38
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
35
Clotrimazole-Betamethasone
Clotrimazole/Betamethasone Dip
29
Cephalexin
28
Methylprednisolone
25
Meloxicam
18
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
13

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Podiatrist Overview

How JAMES SMITH, DPM fits within the Podiatrist landscape nationally.

10,498
Podiatrist Providers in US
54
States with Podiatrist
304
Avg Claims per Provider

JAMES SMITH, DPM's 489 claims are above the specialty average of 304.

Nearby Podiatrist Providers in North Carolina

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

Compare Podiatrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JAMES SMITH, DPM's specialty?
JAMES SMITH, DPM specializes in Podiatrist and practices in PINEHURST, North Carolina. Credentials: DPM.
How much does JAMES SMITH, DPM prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JAMES SMITH, DPM wrote 489 Medicare Part D claims totaling $23K in drug costs for 239 beneficiaries.
What is JAMES SMITH, DPM's Medicare quality score?
JAMES SMITH, 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 JAMES SMITH, DPM located?
JAMES SMITH, DPM is located at 325 PAGE RD N BLDG 3, PINEHURST, NC, 28374. Phone: (919) 751-9120.
What is JAMES SMITH, DPM's NPI number?
JAMES SMITH, DPM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477908846, issued on 05/04/2016.
Does JAMES SMITH, DPM prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JAMES SMITH, DPM's prescribing is 3% brand-name and 97% generic drugs by claim count, with $15K in brand drug costs.
Does JAMES SMITH, DPM prescribe opioids?
Yes, JAMES SMITH, DPM had 30 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.1%.
How many Podiatrist providers are there in the US?
There are 10,498 Podiatrist providers across 54 states in the US. The average Podiatrist provider writes 304 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JAMES SMITH, DPM prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JAMES SMITH, DPM's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ciclopirox, Fluconazole, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JAMES SMITH, DPM accept Medicare?
JAMES SMITH, DPM appears in CMS Medicare data with 489 Part D claims and 239 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JAMES SMITH, DPM's credentials?
JAMES SMITH, DPM's NPI is 1477908846 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

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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