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KENNETH AMMONS, DPM

Podiatrist in SAINT PAUL, 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
186
Medicare Part D claims · 97 beneficiaries · Podiatrist avg: 304
MIPS score
87.633/100
▲ 5 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$42.43
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: KENNETH AMMONS, DPM is a Podiatrist ([object Object]) practicing in SAINT PAUL, Minnesota with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 186 claims across 97 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 87.633/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $42.43 across 2 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: KENNETH AMMONS, DPM reported a CMS MIPS final score of 87.633 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 186 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

KENNETH AMMONS, DPM at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/24/2006

NPI 1043270176

Primary specialty

Podiatrist

Mid-sized

10,498 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

186 39% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 304

MIPS final score

87.633/100 4.533000000000001% 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

KENNETH AMMONS, DPM's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Podiatrist national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
87.633/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Podiatrist) — 87.633/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Podiatrist) — 87.633/100 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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KENNETH AMMONS, DPM is a Podiatrist provider practicing in SAINT PAUL, Minnesota, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DPM. NPI: 1043270176. 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.

KENNETH AMMONS, DPM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Podiatrist provider holding DPM credentials at 1690 UNIVERSITY AVE W, SAINT PAUL, MN, 55104, with a listed phone of (651) 232-4800. NPI 1043270176 was issued on 03/24/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AMMONS 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 186 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 97 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 20.4%. 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 87.633/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 83.7862, Cost 71.5944), 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

1690 UNIVERSITY AVE W
SAINT PAUL, MN 55104

Provider Details

NPI 1043270176
Specialty Podiatrist
Credentials DPM
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/24/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

87.633
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
83.7862
Quality
71.5944
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

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 KENNETH AMMONS, DPM. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$42

Largest payer

Orthofix Medical, 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.

186
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
97
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
197
Total Day Supply
3,234
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$3K
Opioid Claims
38 (20.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
62

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.53
Gender Split
60% female / 40% 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
Cephalexin
48
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
32
Ammonium Lactate
21
Gabapentin
20
Ciclopirox
14
Clindamycin Hcl
14

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

Podiatrist Overview

How KENNETH AMMONS, DPM fits within the Podiatrist landscape nationally.

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

KENNETH AMMONS, DPM's 186 claims are below 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 AMMONS.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KENNETH AMMONS, DPM's specialty?
KENNETH AMMONS, DPM specializes in Podiatrist and practices in SAINT PAUL, Minnesota. Credentials: DPM.
How much does KENNETH AMMONS, DPM prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KENNETH AMMONS, DPM wrote 186 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 97 beneficiaries.
What is KENNETH AMMONS, DPM's Medicare quality score?
KENNETH AMMONS, DPM has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 87.633/100 (Quality: 83.7862, Cost: 71.5944). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is KENNETH AMMONS, DPM located?
KENNETH AMMONS, DPM is located at 1690 UNIVERSITY AVE W, SAINT PAUL, MN, 55104. Phone: (651) 232-4800.
What is KENNETH AMMONS, DPM's NPI number?
KENNETH AMMONS, DPM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043270176, issued on 03/24/2006.
Does KENNETH AMMONS, DPM prescribe opioids?
Yes, KENNETH AMMONS, DPM had 38 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 20.4%.
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 KENNETH AMMONS, DPM prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KENNETH AMMONS, DPM's most frequently prescribed drugs include Cephalexin, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Ammonium Lactate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KENNETH AMMONS, DPM accept Medicare?
KENNETH AMMONS, DPM appears in CMS Medicare data with 186 Part D claims and 97 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KENNETH AMMONS, DPM's credentials?
KENNETH AMMONS, DPM's NPI is 1043270176 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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