2026 NPPES data Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist NPI 1003141029 DPM
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JENNIFER PAPPALARDO, DPM

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist in WORCESTER, Massachusetts. 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
431
Medicare Part D claims · 167 beneficiaries · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist avg: 309
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
97.6403/100
▲ 15 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$57.75
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: JENNIFER PAPPALARDO, DPM is a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist ([object Object]) practicing in WORCESTER, Massachusetts with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 431 claims across 167 beneficiaries — 12% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 97.6403/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $57.75 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: JENNIFER PAPPALARDO, DPM reported a CMS MIPS final score of 97.6403 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 431 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

JENNIFER PAPPALARDO, DPM at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/08/2009

NPI 1003141029

Primary specialty

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist

Mid-sized

8,920 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

431 39% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 309

MIPS final score

97.6403/100 14.540300000000002% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

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

Massachusetts providers

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist share within Massachusetts

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JENNIFER PAPPALARDO, DPM's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
97.6403/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist) — 97.6403/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%97.6%
MIPS final score (Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist) — 97.6403/100 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 PAPPALARDO, DPM is a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider practicing in WORCESTER, Massachusetts, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DPM. NPI: 1003141029. 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 PAPPALARDO, DPM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider holding DPM credentials at 123 SUMMER ST, WORCESTER, MA, 01608, with a listed phone of (508) 363-7390. NPI 1003141029 was issued on 10/08/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what PAPPALARDO 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 431 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 167 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $92K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.1%. 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 97.6403/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 84.7722), 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

123 SUMMER ST
WORCESTER, MA 01608

Provider Details

NPI 1003141029
Specialty Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist
Credentials DPM
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/08/2009

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

97.6403
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
84.7722
Quality
98.6754
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JENNIFER PAPPALARDO, 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.

BANNER-UNIVERSITY MEDICAL GROUP
TUCSON, AZ

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 PAPPALARDO, DPM. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$58

Largest payer

Integra LifeSciences Corporation

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 — Massachusetts BORIM 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 ~38K Massachusetts medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to JENNIFER PAPPALARDO, DPM. To verify JENNIFER PAPPALARDO, DPM's current license status, search the BORIM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

80
Total board actions, Massachusetts 2023
Across 78 cases
2.11
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Massachusetts statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
29 cases

BORIM 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 Massachusetts disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

JENNIFER PAPPALARDO, DPM — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 431 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.

431
Total Claims
$92K
Total Drug Cost
167
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
488
Total Day Supply
11,900
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$81K
Generic Drug Cost
$12K
Opioid Claims
22 (5.1% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
40

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.91
Gender Split
54% female / 46% male
Age Distribution
<65: 35, 65-74: 79, 75-84: 41, 85+: 12

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Ammonium Lactate
73
Diclofenac Sodium
55
Lidocaine
52
Jublia
Efinaconazole
51
Ciclopirox
50
Pregabalin
19
Doxycycline Hyclate
17
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
16
Clotrimazole
14
Tramadol Hcl
12

* 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 JENNIFER PAPPALARDO, DPM 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

JENNIFER PAPPALARDO, DPM's 431 claims are above the specialty average of 309.

Nearby Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist Providers in Massachusetts

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JENNIFER PAPPALARDO, DPM's specialty?
JENNIFER PAPPALARDO, DPM specializes in Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist and practices in WORCESTER, Massachusetts. Credentials: DPM.
How much does JENNIFER PAPPALARDO, DPM prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JENNIFER PAPPALARDO, DPM wrote 431 Medicare Part D claims totaling $92K in drug costs for 167 beneficiaries.
What is JENNIFER PAPPALARDO, DPM's Medicare quality score?
JENNIFER PAPPALARDO, DPM has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 97.6403/100 (Quality: 84.7722). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JENNIFER PAPPALARDO, DPM located?
JENNIFER PAPPALARDO, DPM is located at 123 SUMMER ST, WORCESTER, MA, 01608. Phone: (508) 363-7390.
What is JENNIFER PAPPALARDO, DPM's NPI number?
JENNIFER PAPPALARDO, DPM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1003141029, issued on 10/08/2009.
Does JENNIFER PAPPALARDO, DPM prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JENNIFER PAPPALARDO, DPM's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $81K in brand drug costs.
Does JENNIFER PAPPALARDO, DPM prescribe opioids?
Yes, JENNIFER PAPPALARDO, DPM had 22 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.1%.
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 JENNIFER PAPPALARDO, DPM prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JENNIFER PAPPALARDO, DPM's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ammonium Lactate, Diclofenac Sodium, Lidocaine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JENNIFER PAPPALARDO, DPM accept Medicare?
JENNIFER PAPPALARDO, DPM appears in CMS Medicare data with 431 Part D claims and 167 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JENNIFER PAPPALARDO, DPM's credentials?
JENNIFER PAPPALARDO, DPM's NPI is 1003141029 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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