2026 NPPES data Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist NPI 1730338906 DPM
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KAREEM DOLCE, DPM

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist in NORWALK, Ohio. 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
326
Medicare Part D claims · 147 beneficiaries · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist avg: 309
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
86.0904/100
▲ 3 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$152.4
7 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: KAREEM DOLCE, DPM is a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist ([object Object]) practicing in NORWALK, Ohio with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 326 claims across 147 beneficiaries — 4% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 86.0904/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $152.4 across 7 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: KAREEM DOLCE, DPM reported a CMS MIPS final score of 86.0904 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 326 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

KAREEM DOLCE, DPM at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/12/2008

NPI 1730338906

Primary specialty

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist

Mid-sized

8,920 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

326 6% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 309

MIPS final score

86.0904/100 2.990400000000008% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Ohio

How Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist compares to other specialties among Ohio providers

Ohio providers

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist share within Ohio

1. Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist share within Ohio

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

KAREEM DOLCE, DPM's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
86.0904/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist) — 86.0904/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%86.1%
MIPS final score (Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist) — 86.0904/100 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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KAREEM DOLCE, DPM is a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider practicing in NORWALK, Ohio, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DPM. NPI: 1730338906. 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.

KAREEM DOLCE, DPM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider holding DPM credentials at 368 MILAN AVE, NORWALK, OH, 44857, with a listed phone of (419) 660-0099. NPI 1730338906 was issued on 09/12/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DOLCE 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 326 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 147 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $9K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 17.2%. 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 86.0904/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 74.4281, Cost 80.04), 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. 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

368 MILAN AVE
NORWALK, OH 44857

Provider Details

NPI 1730338906
Specialty Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist
Credentials DPM
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/12/2008

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

86.0904
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
74.4281
Quality
80.04
Cost
99
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KAREEM DOLCE, 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.

NORTHERN OHIO MEDICAL SPECIALISTS LLC
NORWALK, OH

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 KAREEM DOLCE, DPM. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$152

Largest payer

Reapplix 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.

License & disciplinary context — Ohio OMB 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 ~48K Ohio medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to KAREEM DOLCE, DPM. To verify KAREEM DOLCE, DPM's current license status, search the OMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

158
Total board actions, Ohio 2023
Across 154 cases
3.29
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Ohio statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
56 cases

OMB 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 Ohio disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

KAREEM DOLCE, DPM — brand share 4.0%
Specialty average (est.)

4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 326 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.

326
Total Claims
$9K
Total Drug Cost
147
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
350
Total Day Supply
6,201
Brand vs Generic
4% brand / 96% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$3K
Generic Drug Cost
$6K
Opioid Claims
56 (17.2% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
82

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.81
Gender Split
49% female / 51% male

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
48
Ammonium Lactate
40
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
28
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
24
Triamcinolone Acetonide
23
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
22
Cephalexin
17
Doxycycline Monohydrate
17
Meloxicam
16
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
14

* 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 KAREEM DOLCE, DPM 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

KAREEM DOLCE, DPM's 326 claims are above the specialty average of 309.

Nearby Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist Providers in Ohio

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

Compare Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KAREEM DOLCE, DPM's specialty?
KAREEM DOLCE, DPM specializes in Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist and practices in NORWALK, Ohio. Credentials: DPM.
How much does KAREEM DOLCE, DPM prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KAREEM DOLCE, DPM wrote 326 Medicare Part D claims totaling $9K in drug costs for 147 beneficiaries.
What is KAREEM DOLCE, DPM's Medicare quality score?
KAREEM DOLCE, DPM has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 86.0904/100 (Quality: 74.4281, Cost: 80.04). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is KAREEM DOLCE, DPM located?
KAREEM DOLCE, DPM is located at 368 MILAN AVE, NORWALK, OH, 44857. Phone: (419) 660-0099.
What is KAREEM DOLCE, DPM's NPI number?
KAREEM DOLCE, DPM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730338906, issued on 09/12/2008.
Does KAREEM DOLCE, DPM prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KAREEM DOLCE, DPM's prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $3K in brand drug costs.
Does KAREEM DOLCE, DPM prescribe opioids?
Yes, KAREEM DOLCE, DPM had 56 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 17.2%.
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 KAREEM DOLCE, DPM prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KAREEM DOLCE, DPM's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ciclopirox, Ammonium Lactate, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KAREEM DOLCE, DPM accept Medicare?
KAREEM DOLCE, DPM appears in CMS Medicare data with 326 Part D claims and 147 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KAREEM DOLCE, DPM's credentials?
KAREEM DOLCE, DPM's NPI is 1730338906 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.
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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