2026 NPPES data Podiatrist NPI 1922015346 D.P.M.
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JOSEPH SCHUSTER, D.P.M.

Podiatrist in MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. 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
926
Medicare Part D claims · 331 beneficiaries · Podiatrist avg: 304
MIPS score
82.3405/100
▼ 1 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$257.67
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: JOSEPH SCHUSTER, D.P.M. is a Podiatrist ([object Object]) practicing in MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 926 claims across 331 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 82.3405/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $257.67 across 4 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: JOSEPH SCHUSTER, D.P.M. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 82.3405 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 926 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

JOSEPH SCHUSTER, D.P.M. at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/01/2006

NPI 1922015346

Primary specialty

Podiatrist

Mid-sized

10,498 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

926 205% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 304

MIPS final score

82.3405/100 0.7594999999999885% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Minnesota

How Podiatrist compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers

Minnesota providers

Podiatrist share within Minnesota

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

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

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
82.3405/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Podiatrist) — 82.3405/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Podiatrist) — 82.3405/100 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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JOSEPH SCHUSTER, D.P.M. is a Podiatrist provider practicing in MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: D.P.M.. NPI: 1922015346. 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.

JOSEPH SCHUSTER, D.P.M. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Podiatrist provider holding D.P.M. credentials at 2512 SOUTH 7TH STREET, FIRST FLOOR, R102, MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55454, with a listed phone of (612) 884-0649. NPI 1922015346 was issued on 08/01/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SCHUSTER 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 926 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 331 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $37K in drug spend. 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 82.3405/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 81.5407, Cost 38.1722), 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

2512 SOUTH 7TH STREET, FIRST FLOOR, R102
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55454

Provider Details

NPI 1922015346
Specialty Podiatrist
Credentials D.P.M.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/01/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

82.3405
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
81.5407
Quality
38.1722
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JOSEPH SCHUSTER, 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.

FAIRVIEW EXPRESS CARE
MAPLE GROVE, MN
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA HEALTH CLINICS AND SURGERY CENTER INC
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

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 JOSEPH SCHUSTER, D.P.M.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$258

Largest payer

DePuy Synthes Sales 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

926
Total Claims
$37K
Total Drug Cost
331
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,070
Total Day Supply
25,359
Generic Drug Cost
$29K
Antibiotic Claims
249

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.19
Gender Split
47% female / 53% male
Age Distribution
<65: 61, 65-74: 136, 75-84: 99, 85+: 35

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Ciclopirox
Ciclopirox Olamine
254
Econazole Nitrate
125
Cephalexin
114
Diclofenac Sodium
63
Clindamycin Hcl
48
Ammonium Lactate
44
Triamcinolone Acetonide
36
Nystatin
33
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
29
Levofloxacin
22

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

Podiatrist Overview

How JOSEPH SCHUSTER, D.P.M. fits within the Podiatrist landscape nationally.

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

JOSEPH SCHUSTER, D.P.M.'s 926 claims are above the specialty average of 304.

Nearby Podiatrist Providers in Minnesota

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOSEPH SCHUSTER, D.P.M.'s specialty?
JOSEPH SCHUSTER, D.P.M. specializes in Podiatrist and practices in MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. Credentials: D.P.M..
How much does JOSEPH SCHUSTER, D.P.M. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOSEPH SCHUSTER, D.P.M. wrote 926 Medicare Part D claims totaling $37K in drug costs for 331 beneficiaries.
What is JOSEPH SCHUSTER, D.P.M.'s Medicare quality score?
JOSEPH SCHUSTER, D.P.M. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 82.3405/100 (Quality: 81.5407, Cost: 38.1722). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JOSEPH SCHUSTER, D.P.M. located?
JOSEPH SCHUSTER, D.P.M. is located at 2512 SOUTH 7TH STREET, FIRST FLOOR, R102, MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55454. Phone: (612) 884-0649.
What is JOSEPH SCHUSTER, D.P.M.'s NPI number?
JOSEPH SCHUSTER, D.P.M.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922015346, issued on 08/01/2006.
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 JOSEPH SCHUSTER, D.P.M. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOSEPH SCHUSTER, D.P.M.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Ciclopirox, Econazole Nitrate, Cephalexin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOSEPH SCHUSTER, D.P.M. accept Medicare?
JOSEPH SCHUSTER, D.P.M. appears in CMS Medicare data with 926 Part D claims and 331 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOSEPH SCHUSTER, D.P.M.'s credentials?
JOSEPH SCHUSTER, D.P.M.'s NPI is 1922015346 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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