2026 NPPES data Podiatrist NPI 1174592810 D.P.M.
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JENNIFER KIRCHENS, D.P.M.

Podiatrist in ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Illinois. 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
338
Medicare Part D claims · 125 beneficiaries · Podiatrist avg: 304
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
86.4397/100
▲ 3 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$306.57
7 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

JENNIFER KIRCHENS, D.P.M. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 86.4397/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 338 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

86.4397/100
MIPS score · +3 vs avg
338
Part D claims, 2023
95%
generic prescribing
$306.57
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.

JENNIFER KIRCHENS, D.P.M.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

86 Top 48% higher than 52% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). This entry sits in this band. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

What does the federal data show about JENNIFER KIRCHENS, D.P.M.?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/15/2006

NPI 1174592810

Primary specialty

Podiatrist

Mid-sized

10,498 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

338 11% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 304

MIPS final score

86.4397/100 3.3397000000000077% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Illinois

How Podiatrist compares to other specialties among Illinois providers

Illinois providers

Podiatrist share within Illinois

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JENNIFER KIRCHENS, D.P.M.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Podiatrist national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
86.4397/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Podiatrist) — 86.4397/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%86.4%
MIPS final score (Podiatrist) — 86.4397/100 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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JENNIFER KIRCHENS, D.P.M. is a Podiatrist provider practicing in ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Illinois, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: D.P.M.. NPI: 1174592810. 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.

JENNIFER KIRCHENS, D.P.M. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Podiatrist provider holding D.P.M. credentials at 880 W CENTRAL RD, ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL, 60005, with a listed phone of (847) 398-8637. NPI 1174592810 was issued on 03/15/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KIRCHENS 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 338 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 125 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $11K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 8.6%. 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 86.4397/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 61.0888), 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

880 W CENTRAL RD
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005

Provider Details

NPI 1174592810
Specialty Podiatrist
Credentials D.P.M.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/15/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

86.4397
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
61.0888
Quality

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JENNIFER KIRCHENS, 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.

MIDWEST FOOT AND ANKLE CLINICS
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL

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 JENNIFER KIRCHENS, D.P.M.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$307

Largest payer

Amgen 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.

License & disciplinary context — Illinois IDFPR 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~42K Illinois medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to JENNIFER KIRCHENS, D.P.M.. To verify JENNIFER KIRCHENS, D.P.M.'s current license status, search the IDFPR public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

106
Total board actions, Illinois 2023
Across 103 cases
2.52
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Illinois statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
38 cases

IDFPR publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Illinois disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

JENNIFER KIRCHENS, D.P.M. — brand share 5.0%
Specialty average (est.)

5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 338 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.

338
Total Claims
$11K
Total Drug Cost
125
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
379
Total Day Supply
7,556
Brand vs Generic
5% brand / 95% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$7K
Generic Drug Cost
$4K
Opioid Claims
29 (8.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
85

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.93
Gender Split
54% female / 46% male
Age Distribution
<65: 11, 65-74: 61, 75-84: 42, 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
Mupirocin
37
Triamcinolone Acetonide
37
Gabapentin
35
Doxycycline Monohydrate
25
Ciclopirox
Ciclopirox Olamine
24
Meloxicam
20
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
19
Tramadol Hcl
19
Methylprednisolone
13
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
11

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

Podiatrist Overview

How JENNIFER KIRCHENS, D.P.M. fits within the Podiatrist landscape nationally.

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

JENNIFER KIRCHENS, D.P.M.'s 338 claims are above the specialty average of 304.

Nearby Podiatrist Providers in Illinois

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JENNIFER KIRCHENS, D.P.M.'s specialty?
JENNIFER KIRCHENS, D.P.M. specializes in Podiatrist and practices in ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Illinois. Credentials: D.P.M..
How much does JENNIFER KIRCHENS, D.P.M. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JENNIFER KIRCHENS, D.P.M. wrote 338 Medicare Part D claims totaling $11K in drug costs for 125 beneficiaries.
What is JENNIFER KIRCHENS, D.P.M.'s Medicare quality score?
JENNIFER KIRCHENS, D.P.M. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 86.4397/100 (Quality: 61.0888). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JENNIFER KIRCHENS, D.P.M. located?
JENNIFER KIRCHENS, D.P.M. is located at 880 W CENTRAL RD, ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL, 60005. Phone: (847) 398-8637.
What is JENNIFER KIRCHENS, D.P.M.'s NPI number?
JENNIFER KIRCHENS, D.P.M.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174592810, issued on 03/15/2006.
Does JENNIFER KIRCHENS, D.P.M. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JENNIFER KIRCHENS, D.P.M.'s prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $7K in brand drug costs.
Does JENNIFER KIRCHENS, D.P.M. prescribe opioids?
Yes, JENNIFER KIRCHENS, D.P.M. had 29 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 8.6%.
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 JENNIFER KIRCHENS, D.P.M. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JENNIFER KIRCHENS, D.P.M.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Mupirocin, Triamcinolone Acetonide, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JENNIFER KIRCHENS, D.P.M. accept Medicare?
JENNIFER KIRCHENS, D.P.M. appears in CMS Medicare data with 338 Part D claims and 125 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JENNIFER KIRCHENS, D.P.M.'s credentials?
JENNIFER KIRCHENS, D.P.M.'s NPI is 1174592810 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

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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