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2026 NPPES data Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist NPI 1437124633 DPM
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Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist in Waco, Texas.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 8,920 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
117
Medicare Part D claims · 51 beneficiaries · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist avg: 309
Industry payments
$347.38
8 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Kenneth Ballew, DPM filed 117 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist in Waco, Texas.
- 117
- Part D claims, 2023
- $347.38
- 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.
Kenneth Ballew, DPM's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
117 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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 Kenneth Ballew, DPM?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist
Medicare Part D claims
117 62% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Texas
How Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist compares to other specialties among Texas providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist. Verify directly:
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.
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).
Kenneth Ballew, DPM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider holding DPM credentials at 7125 NEW SANGER AVE STE 502, Waco, TX, 76712, with a listed phone of (254) 732-2224. NPI 1437124633 was issued on 02/21/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 117 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 51 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3K in drug spend.
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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1437124633 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist |
| Credentials | DPM |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 02/21/2006 |
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 Ballew, DPM. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$347
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 - Texas TMB 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 ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Kenneth Ballew, DPM. To verify Kenneth Ballew, DPM's current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases
TMB 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 Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
117
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
51
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 119
- Total Day Supply
- 1,789
- Generic Drug Cost
- $2K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 70
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.88
- Gender Split
- 59% female / 41% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Kenneth Ballew, DPM prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Piroxicam
Piroxicam
22 claims
- Sulfamethoxazole-T…
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
17 claims
- Amoxicillin-Clavul…
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
14 claims
- Ciprofloxacin Hcl
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
12 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Piroxicam | 22 |
| Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim | 17 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 14 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 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 Kenneth Ballew, 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
Kenneth Ballew, DPM's 117 claims are below the specialty average of 309.
Nearby Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist Providers in Texas
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Texas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Ballew.
Dr. Ali Abdul Kareem
DPM
McAllen, TX
Dr. Timothy Abigail
D.P.M.
Richardson, TX
Aaron Abraham
Dallas, TX
Dr. Jamelia Abrams
DPM
Grand Prairie, TX
Dr. Moffatt Adams
DPM
San Antonio, TX
Compare Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Texas medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kenneth Ballew, DPM's specialty? ▼
Kenneth Ballew, DPM specializes in Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist and practices in Waco, Texas. Credentials: DPM.
How much does Kenneth Ballew, DPM prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Kenneth Ballew, DPM wrote 117 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 51 beneficiaries.
Where is Kenneth Ballew, DPM located? ▼
Kenneth Ballew, DPM is located at 7125 NEW SANGER AVE STE 502, Waco, TX, 76712. Phone: (254) 732-2224.
What is Kenneth Ballew, DPM's NPI number? ▼
Kenneth Ballew, DPM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437124633, issued on 02/21/2006.
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 Kenneth Ballew, DPM prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Kenneth Ballew, DPM's most frequently prescribed drugs include Piroxicam, Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Kenneth Ballew, DPM accept Medicare? ▼
Kenneth Ballew, DPM appears in CMS Medicare data with 117 Part D claims and 51 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Kenneth Ballew, DPM's credentials? ▼
Kenneth Ballew, DPM's NPI is 1437124633 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 (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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