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2026 NPPES data Podiatrist NPI 1174592810 D.P.M.
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Podiatrist in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 10,490 in 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
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
86.4/100
▲ 3 pts above national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Industry payments
$306.57
7 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
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
Jennifer Kirchens, D.P.M. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 86.4/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 338 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 86.4/100
- 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
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Jennifer Kirchens, D.P.M. sits
This provider among podiatrist peers
Across the 2,987 podiatrist providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Jennifer Kirchens, D.P.M. writes more Part D claims than 70% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 74% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one podiatrist peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Jennifer Kirchens, D.P.M.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Jennifer Kirchens, D.P.M.?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Podiatrist
Medicare Part D claims
338 11% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
86.4/100 3.3 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Illinois
How Podiatrist compares to other specialties among Illinois providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Jennifer Kirchens, D.P.M.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Podiatrist national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 86.4/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Podiatrist) - 86.4/100 vs national avg 83.1
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.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
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.
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%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 86.4/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 61.1), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Podiatrist is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,490 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
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%
Podiatrist average
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.
What Jennifer Kirchens, D.P.M. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Mupirocin
Mupirocin
37 claims
- Triamcinolone Acet…
Triamcinolone Acetonide
37 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
35 claims
- Doxycycline Monohy…
Doxycycline Monohydrate
25 claims
- Ciclopirox
Ciclopirox
24 claims
- Meloxicam
Meloxicam
20 claims
- Amoxicillin-Clavul…
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
19 claims
- Tramadol Hcl
Tramadol Hcl
19 claims
| 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.
10,490
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.
Dr. Bijoy Abraham
D.P.M.
Chicago, IL
Dr. Malik Abraham
DPM
Arlington Heights, IL
Dr. Loren Adelman
DPM
Highland Park, IL
Dr. Karen Agnich
D.P.M.
Woodridge, IL
Dr. Maheen Ahmad
DPM
Chicago, IL
Compare Podiatrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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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 86.4/100 (Quality: 61.1). 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 10,490 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
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.
- 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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