NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist NPI 1437647344 DPM
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Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist in Spearfish, South Dakota.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 9,134 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
63
Medicare Part D claims · 37 beneficiaries · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist avg: 333
What the federal data shows
Kale Merrell, DPM filed 63 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist in Spearfish, South Dakota.
- 63
- Part D claims, 2024
- ≥0th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Kale Merrell, DPM
Bare NPI registry listing — limited federal enrichment beyond basic enumeration. Verify all credentials with official sources.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1437647344), first enumerated 04/26/2018.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 63 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1437647344 · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist
NPI-10 · ENUM-RECENT · TAX-MID · RX-TRACE · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1437647344
- ENUM-RECENT 2018
- TAX-MID 9K Foot &
- RX-TRACE 63
- BOOK-THIN 20 in South Dakota
- PHOTO-ENUM Jacob Wolfrum · 2018
Kale Merrell, DPM's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
63 ≥ 0th percentile 0% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
What does the federal data show about Kale Merrell, DPM?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist
Medicare Part D claims
63 81% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in South Dakota
How Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist compares to other specialties among South Dakota providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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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Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1437647344 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist |
| Credentials | DPM |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 04/26/2018 |
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2024.
63
Total Claims
$931
Total Drug Cost
37
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 65
- Total Day Supply
- 1,222
- Generic Drug Cost
- $843
- Antibiotic Claims
- 19
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.60
- Gender Split
- 57% female / 43% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Clotrimazole-Betamethasone Clotrimazole/Betamethasone Dip | 13 |
| Clotrimazole | 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 Kale Merrell, DPM fits within the Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist landscape nationally.
9,134
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist Providers in US
53
States with Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist
333
Avg Claims per Provider
Kale Merrell, DPM's 63 claims are below the specialty average of 333.
Nationwide Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Merrell, both outside South Dakota so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2018)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist Providers in South Dakota
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Dakota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Merrell.
One of 20 Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist providers enrolled in South Dakota, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Dan Conrad
DPM
Rapid City, SD
Dr. Brian Dix
D.P.M.
Sioux Falls, SD
Dr. Jeffrey Domingue
D.P.M.
Sioux Falls, SD
Dr. Tyler Harrell
D.P.M.
Brookings, SD
Dr. Dustin Lloyd
DPM
Sioux Falls, SD
Compare Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kale Merrell, DPM's specialty? ▼
Kale Merrell, DPM specializes in Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist and practices in Spearfish, South Dakota. Credentials: DPM.
How much does Kale Merrell, DPM prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Kale Merrell, DPM wrote 63 Medicare Part D claims totaling $931 in drug costs for 37 beneficiaries.
Where is Kale Merrell, DPM located? ▼
Kale Merrell, DPM is located at 1410 NORTH AVE STE 1, Spearfish, SD, 57783. Phone: (605) 722-3668.
What is Kale Merrell, DPM's NPI number? ▼
Kale Merrell, DPM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437647344, issued on 04/26/2018.
How many Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 9,134 Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist providers across 53 states in the US. The average Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider writes 333 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Kale Merrell, DPM prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Kale Merrell, DPM's most frequently prescribed drugs include Clotrimazole-Betamethasone, Clotrimazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Kale Merrell, DPM accept Medicare? ▼
Kale Merrell, DPM appears in CMS Medicare data with 63 Part D claims and 37 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Kale Merrell, DPM's credentials? ▼
Kale Merrell, DPM's NPI is 1437647344 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
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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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