2026 NPPES data Podiatrist NPI 1588227524 DPM
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JOSEPH ZEHENTNER, DPM

Podiatrist in EAST PATCHOGUE, New York. 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
960
Medicare Part D claims · 436 beneficiaries · Podiatrist avg: 304
Generic prescribing
97%
generic claims · 3% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$707.01
10 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

JOSEPH ZEHENTNER, DPM filed 960 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Podiatrist in EAST PATCHOGUE, New York, prescribing 97% generic.

960
Part D claims, 2023
97%
generic prescribing
$707.01
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.

JOSEPH ZEHENTNER, DPM's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

960 Top 25% higher than 75% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). This entry sits in this band. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. 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 Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about JOSEPH ZEHENTNER, DPM?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/16/2019

NPI 1588227524

Primary specialty

Podiatrist

Mid-sized

10,498 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

960 216% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 304

Specialty distribution in New York

How Podiatrist compares to other specialties among New York providers

New York providers

Podiatrist share within New York

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Podiatrist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Podiatrist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Podiatrist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Podiatrist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

JOSEPH ZEHENTNER, DPM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Podiatrist provider holding DPM credentials at 285 SILLS RD BLDG 17, EAST PATCHOGUE, NY, 11772, with a listed phone of (631) 654-5566. NPI 1588227524 was issued on 04/16/2019. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ZEHENTNER 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 960 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 436 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $33K in drug spend, split 3% brand-name and 97% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.8%. 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.

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

285 SILLS RD BLDG 17
EAST PATCHOGUE, NY 11772

Provider Details

NPI 1588227524
Specialty Podiatrist
Credentials DPM
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/16/2019

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JOSEPH ZEHENTNER, 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.

EAST PATCHOGUE PODIATRY PC
COMMACK, NY

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

Total received

$707

Largest payer

Stryker 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 — New York NYSBPMC 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 ~100K New York medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to JOSEPH ZEHENTNER, DPM. To verify JOSEPH ZEHENTNER, DPM's current license status, search the NYSBPMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

312
Total board actions, New York 2023
Across 302 cases
3.12
Actions per 1,000 licensees
New York statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
89 cases

NYSBPMC 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 New York disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

JOSEPH ZEHENTNER, DPM — brand share 3.0%
Specialty average (est.)

3% brand-name claims vs 97% generic, on 960 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.

960
Total Claims
$33K
Total Drug Cost
436
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,109
Total Day Supply
27,280
Brand vs Generic
3% brand / 97% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$10K
Generic Drug Cost
$23K
Opioid Claims
17 (1.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
111

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.43
Gender Split
54% female / 46% male
Age Distribution
<65: 58, 65-74: 185, 75-84: 131, 85+: 62

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What JOSEPH ZEHENTNER, DPM prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Ketoconazole
428
Meloxicam
65
Ammonium Lactate
54
Doxycycline Hyclate
49
Terbinafine Hcl
31
Nystatin
29
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
28
Allopurinol
27
Methylprednisolone
22
Hydrocortisone
20

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

Podiatrist Overview

How JOSEPH ZEHENTNER, DPM fits within the Podiatrist landscape nationally.

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

JOSEPH ZEHENTNER, DPM's 960 claims are above the specialty average of 304.

Nearby Podiatrist Providers in New York

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New York, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as ZEHENTNER.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOSEPH ZEHENTNER, DPM's specialty?
JOSEPH ZEHENTNER, DPM specializes in Podiatrist and practices in EAST PATCHOGUE, New York. Credentials: DPM.
How much does JOSEPH ZEHENTNER, DPM prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOSEPH ZEHENTNER, DPM wrote 960 Medicare Part D claims totaling $33K in drug costs for 436 beneficiaries.
Where is JOSEPH ZEHENTNER, DPM located?
JOSEPH ZEHENTNER, DPM is located at 285 SILLS RD BLDG 17, EAST PATCHOGUE, NY, 11772. Phone: (631) 654-5566.
What is JOSEPH ZEHENTNER, DPM's NPI number?
JOSEPH ZEHENTNER, DPM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588227524, issued on 04/16/2019.
Does JOSEPH ZEHENTNER, DPM prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOSEPH ZEHENTNER, DPM's prescribing is 3% brand-name and 97% generic drugs by claim count, with $10K in brand drug costs.
Does JOSEPH ZEHENTNER, DPM prescribe opioids?
Yes, JOSEPH ZEHENTNER, DPM had 17 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.8%.
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 ZEHENTNER, DPM prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOSEPH ZEHENTNER, DPM's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ketoconazole, Meloxicam, Ammonium Lactate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOSEPH ZEHENTNER, DPM accept Medicare?
JOSEPH ZEHENTNER, DPM appears in CMS Medicare data with 960 Part D claims and 436 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOSEPH ZEHENTNER, DPM's credentials?
JOSEPH ZEHENTNER, DPM's NPI is 1588227524 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.
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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