2026 NPPES data Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist NPI 1982687034 D.P.M.
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KENNETH HOBBS, D.P.M.

Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist in TOPEKA, Kansas. 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
28
Medicare Part D claims · 14 beneficiaries · Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist avg: 322
MIPS score
0/100
▼ 83 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: KENNETH HOBBS, D.P.M. is a Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist ([object Object]) practicing in TOPEKA, Kansas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 28 claims across 14 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 0/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: KENNETH HOBBS, D.P.M. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 0 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 28 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

KENNETH HOBBS, D.P.M. at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/22/2005

NPI 1982687034

Primary specialty

Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist

Niche

1,077 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

28 91% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 322

MIPS final score

0/100 83.1% pts

Penalty band band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Kansas

How Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist compares to other specialties among Kansas providers

Kansas providers

Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist share within Kansas

1. Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist share within Kansas

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

KENNETH HOBBS, D.P.M.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
0/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist) — 0/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%0%
MIPS final score (Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist) — 0/100 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 HOBBS, D.P.M. is a Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist provider practicing in TOPEKA, Kansas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: D.P.M.. NPI: 1982687034. 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 HOBBS, D.P.M. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist provider holding D.P.M. credentials at 714 SW FAIRLAWN RD, TOPEKA, KS, 66606, with a listed phone of (785) 271-5176. NPI 1982687034 was issued on 11/22/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HOBBS 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 28 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 14 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $596 in drug spend. 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 0/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,077 enrolled providers across 50 states and an average of 322 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

714 SW FAIRLAWN RD
TOPEKA, KS 66606

Provider Details

NPI 1982687034
Specialty Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist
Credentials D.P.M.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/22/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

0
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
0
Quality

Reporting: Individual

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

28
Total Claims
$596
Total Drug Cost
14
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
36
Total Day Supply
796
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$596

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.99

Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist Overview

How KENNETH HOBBS, D.P.M. fits within the Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist landscape nationally.

1,077
Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist Providers in US
50
States with Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist
322
Avg Claims per Provider

KENNETH HOBBS, D.P.M.'s 28 claims are below the specialty average of 322.

Nearby Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist Providers in Kansas

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

Compare Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KENNETH HOBBS, D.P.M.'s specialty?
KENNETH HOBBS, D.P.M. specializes in Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist and practices in TOPEKA, Kansas. Credentials: D.P.M..
How much does KENNETH HOBBS, D.P.M. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KENNETH HOBBS, D.P.M. wrote 28 Medicare Part D claims totaling $596 in drug costs for 14 beneficiaries.
What is KENNETH HOBBS, D.P.M.'s Medicare quality score?
KENNETH HOBBS, D.P.M. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 0/100 (Quality: 0). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is KENNETH HOBBS, D.P.M. located?
KENNETH HOBBS, D.P.M. is located at 714 SW FAIRLAWN RD, TOPEKA, KS, 66606. Phone: (785) 271-5176.
What is KENNETH HOBBS, D.P.M.'s NPI number?
KENNETH HOBBS, D.P.M.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982687034, issued on 11/22/2005.
How many Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist providers are there in the US?
There are 1,077 Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist providers across 50 states in the US. The average Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist provider writes 322 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does KENNETH HOBBS, D.P.M. accept Medicare?
KENNETH HOBBS, D.P.M. appears in CMS Medicare data with 28 Part D claims and 14 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KENNETH HOBBS, D.P.M.'s credentials?
KENNETH HOBBS, D.P.M.'s NPI is 1982687034 with credentials D.P.M.. 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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