2026 NPPES data Podiatrist NPI 1679599963 D.P.M.
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JOHN LOPICCOLO, D.P.M.

Podiatrist in MOREHEAD CITY, 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
771
Medicare Part D claims · 360 beneficiaries · Podiatrist avg: 304
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
79.1/100
▼ 4 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$114.69
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: JOHN LOPICCOLO, D.P.M. is a Podiatrist ([object Object]) practicing in MOREHEAD CITY, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 771 claims across 360 beneficiaries — 9% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 79.1/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $114.69 across 2 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: JOHN LOPICCOLO, D.P.M. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 79.1 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 771 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

JOHN LOPICCOLO, D.P.M. at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/14/2006

NPI 1679599963

Primary specialty

Podiatrist

Mid-sized

10,498 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

771 154% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 304

MIPS final score

79.1/100 4% 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

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

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
79.1/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Podiatrist) — 79.1/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Podiatrist) — 79.1/100 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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JOHN LOPICCOLO, D.P.M. is a Podiatrist provider practicing in MOREHEAD CITY, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: D.P.M.. NPI: 1679599963. 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.

JOHN LOPICCOLO, D.P.M. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Podiatrist provider holding D.P.M. credentials at 302 NORTH 35TH STREET, MOREHEAD CITY, NC, 28557, with a listed phone of (252) 247-3256. NPI 1679599963 was issued on 07/14/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LOPICCOLO 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 771 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 360 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $10K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.3%. 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 79.1/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 80), 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

302 NORTH 35TH STREET
MOREHEAD CITY, NC 28557

Provider Details

NPI 1679599963
Specialty Podiatrist
Credentials D.P.M.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/14/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

79.1
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
80
Quality
67
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JOHN LOPICCOLO, 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.

CARTERET FOOT AND ANKLE SPECIALIST PC
MOREHEAD CITY, 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 JOHN LOPICCOLO, D.P.M.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$115

Largest payer

Tricoast Surgical Solutions LLC

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

JOHN LOPICCOLO, D.P.M. — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 771 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.

771
Total Claims
$10K
Total Drug Cost
360
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
804
Total Day Supply
12,262
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$897
Generic Drug Cost
$9K
Opioid Claims
33 (4.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
224

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.53
Gender Split
48% female / 52% male
Age Distribution
<65: 39, 65-74: 165, 75-84: 126, 85+: 30

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Ketoconazole
105
Ammonium Lactate
88
Doxycycline Hyclate
58
Gabapentin
54
Silver Sulfadiazine
51
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
49
Triamcinolone Acetonide
41
Mupirocin
40
Cephalexin
36
Amoxicillin
29

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

Podiatrist Overview

How JOHN LOPICCOLO, D.P.M. fits within the Podiatrist landscape nationally.

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

JOHN LOPICCOLO, D.P.M.'s 771 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 LOPICCOLO.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOHN LOPICCOLO, D.P.M.'s specialty?
JOHN LOPICCOLO, D.P.M. specializes in Podiatrist and practices in MOREHEAD CITY, North Carolina. Credentials: D.P.M..
How much does JOHN LOPICCOLO, D.P.M. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOHN LOPICCOLO, D.P.M. wrote 771 Medicare Part D claims totaling $10K in drug costs for 360 beneficiaries.
What is JOHN LOPICCOLO, D.P.M.'s Medicare quality score?
JOHN LOPICCOLO, D.P.M. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 79.1/100 (Quality: 80). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JOHN LOPICCOLO, D.P.M. located?
JOHN LOPICCOLO, D.P.M. is located at 302 NORTH 35TH STREET, MOREHEAD CITY, NC, 28557. Phone: (252) 247-3256.
What is JOHN LOPICCOLO, D.P.M.'s NPI number?
JOHN LOPICCOLO, D.P.M.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679599963, issued on 07/14/2006.
Does JOHN LOPICCOLO, D.P.M. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOHN LOPICCOLO, D.P.M.'s prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $897 in brand drug costs.
Does JOHN LOPICCOLO, D.P.M. prescribe opioids?
Yes, JOHN LOPICCOLO, D.P.M. had 33 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.3%.
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 JOHN LOPICCOLO, D.P.M. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOHN LOPICCOLO, D.P.M.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Ketoconazole, Ammonium Lactate, Doxycycline Hyclate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOHN LOPICCOLO, D.P.M. accept Medicare?
JOHN LOPICCOLO, D.P.M. appears in CMS Medicare data with 771 Part D claims and 360 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOHN LOPICCOLO, D.P.M.'s credentials?
JOHN LOPICCOLO, D.P.M.'s NPI is 1679599963 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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