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2026 NPPES data Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist NPI 1366436594 D.P.M.
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Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist in West Haven, Connecticut.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 8,920 in Foot & Ankle Surgery 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
273
Medicare Part D claims · 90 beneficiaries · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist avg: 309
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
93.3/100
▲ 10 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
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What the federal data shows
Joseph Saracco, D.P.M. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 93.3/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 273 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 93.3/100
- MIPS score · +10 vs avg
- 273
- Part D claims, 2023
- 92%
- generic prescribing
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.
Joseph Saracco, 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
93 Top 29% higher than 71% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Joseph Saracco, D.P.M. sits
This provider among foot & ankle surgery podiatrist peers
Across the 3,155 foot & ankle surgery podiatrist providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Joseph Saracco, D.P.M. writes more Part D claims than 57% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 83% - 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 foot & ankle surgery podiatrist peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Joseph Saracco, 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 Joseph Saracco, D.P.M.?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist
Medicare Part D claims
273 12% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
93.3/100 10.2 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Connecticut
How Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Joseph Saracco, D.P.M.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 93.3/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist) - 93.3/100 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.
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Joseph Saracco, D.P.M. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider holding D.P.M. credentials at 385 MAIN ST, West Haven, CT, 06516, with a listed phone of (203) 933-8606. NPI 1366436594 was issued on 09/02/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 273 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 90 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $33K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.0%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 93.3/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 81.7), 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.
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Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1366436594 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist |
| Credentials | D.P.M. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 09/02/2005 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
93.2757
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
81.7219
Quality
78.0315
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Alternative Payment Model
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Joseph Saracco, 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.
Northeast Medical Group Inc
New Haven, CT
Rehabilitation Associates Inc
Fairfield, CT
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Joseph Saracco, D.P.M. - brand share 8.0%
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist average
8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 273 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.
273
Total Claims
$33K
Total Drug Cost
90
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 304
- Total Day Supply
- 7,695
- Brand vs Generic
- 8% brand / 92% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $19K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $14K
- Opioid Claims
- 11 (4.0% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 27
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 68.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.01
- Gender Split
- 66% female / 34% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 22, 65-74: 43, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Joseph Saracco, D.P.M. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Ammonium Lactate
Ammonium Lactate
50 claims
- Meloxicam
Meloxicam
31 claims
- Ciclopirox
Ciclopirox
28 claims
- Terbinafine Hcl
Terbinafine Hcl
22 claims
- Jublia
Jublia
20 claims
- Diclofenac Sodium 19
Diclofenac Sodium
19 claims
- Amoxicillin-Clavul… 14
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
14 claims
- Pregabalin 13
Pregabalin
13 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Ammonium Lactate | 50 |
| Meloxicam | 31 |
| Ciclopirox | 28 |
| Terbinafine Hcl | 22 |
| Jublia Efinaconazole | 20 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 19 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 14 |
| Pregabalin | 13 |
| Mupirocin | 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 Joseph Saracco, D.P.M. 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
Joseph Saracco, D.P.M.'s 273 claims are below the specialty average of 309.
Nearby Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist Providers in Connecticut
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Connecticut, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Saracco.
Dr. Jossie Abraham
DPM
Norwalk, CT
Dr. Thomas Abrahamsen
DPM
Westport, CT
Dr. Adebola Adeleke
DPM
Middletown, CT
Dr. Rachel Albright
DPM
Darien, CT
Dr. Usman Aleem
DPM
Greenwich, CT
Compare Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joseph Saracco, D.P.M.'s specialty? ▼
Joseph Saracco, D.P.M. specializes in Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist and practices in West Haven, Connecticut. Credentials: D.P.M..
How much does Joseph Saracco, D.P.M. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Joseph Saracco, D.P.M. wrote 273 Medicare Part D claims totaling $33K in drug costs for 90 beneficiaries.
What is Joseph Saracco, D.P.M.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Joseph Saracco, D.P.M. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 93.3/100 (Quality: 81.7). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Joseph Saracco, D.P.M. located? ▼
Joseph Saracco, D.P.M. is located at 385 MAIN ST, West Haven, CT, 06516. Phone: (203) 933-8606.
What is Joseph Saracco, D.P.M.'s NPI number? ▼
Joseph Saracco, D.P.M.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1366436594, issued on 09/02/2005.
Does Joseph Saracco, D.P.M. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Joseph Saracco, D.P.M.'s prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $19K in brand drug costs.
Does Joseph Saracco, D.P.M. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Joseph Saracco, D.P.M. had 11 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.0%.
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 Joseph Saracco, D.P.M. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Joseph Saracco, D.P.M.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Ammonium Lactate, Meloxicam, Ciclopirox. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Joseph Saracco, D.P.M. accept Medicare? ▼
Joseph Saracco, D.P.M. appears in CMS Medicare data with 273 Part D claims and 90 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Joseph Saracco, D.P.M.'s credentials? ▼
Joseph Saracco, D.P.M.'s NPI is 1366436594 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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