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2026 NPPES data Foot Surgery Podiatrist NPI 1023269925 DPM
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Foot Surgery Podiatrist in San Antonio, 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 1,519 in Foot 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
534
Medicare Part D claims · 257 beneficiaries · Foot Surgery Podiatrist avg: 342
Generic prescribing
97%
generic claims · 3% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
98.3/100
▲ 15 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Industry payments
$819.79
18 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Kris Ford, DPM reported a CMS MIPS final score of 98.3/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 534 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 98.3/100
- MIPS score · +15 vs avg
- 534
- Part D claims, 2023
- 97%
- generic prescribing
- $819.79
- 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.
Kris Ford, DPM's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
98 Top 11% higher than 89% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Kris Ford, DPM sits
This provider among foot surgery podiatrist peers
Across the 457 foot surgery podiatrist providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Kris Ford, DPM writes more Part D claims than 82% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 95% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one foot surgery podiatrist peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Kris Ford, DPM. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Kris Ford, DPM?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Foot Surgery Podiatrist
Medicare Part D claims
534 56% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
98.3/100 15.2 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Texas
How Foot Surgery Podiatrist compares to other specialties among Texas providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Kris Ford, DPM's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Foot Surgery Podiatrist national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 98.3/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Foot Surgery Podiatrist) - 98.3/100 vs national avg 83.1
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).
Kris Ford, DPM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Foot Surgery Podiatrist provider holding DPM credentials at 102 PALO ALTO RD, San Antonio, TX, 78211, with a listed phone of (210) 923-9200. NPI 1023269925 was issued on 10/09/2008.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 534 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 257 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $32K in drug spend, split 3% brand-name and 97% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.2%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 98.3/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.
Foot Surgery Podiatrist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,519 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 342 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 | 1023269925 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Foot Surgery Podiatrist |
| Credentials | DPM |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 10/09/2008 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
98.3
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
98
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Kris Ford, 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.
Lavaca Hospital District
Hallettsville, TX
South Alamo Foot And Ankle PLLC
San Antonio, TX
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 Kris Ford, DPM. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$820
Largest payer
TREACE MEDICAL CONCEPTS, 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 - 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 Kris Ford, DPM. To verify Kris Ford, 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.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Kris Ford, DPM - brand share 3.0%
Foot Surgery Podiatrist average
3% brand-name claims vs 97% generic, on 534 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.
534
Total Claims
$32K
Total Drug Cost
257
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 568
- Total Day Supply
- 13,010
- Brand vs Generic
- 3% brand / 97% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $18K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $13K
- Opioid Claims
- 33 (6.2% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 41
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.57
- Gender Split
- 61% female / 39% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 59, 65-74: 106, 75-84: 76, 85+: 16
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Kris Ford, DPM prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Ciclopirox
Ciclopirox
219 claims
- Clotrimazole 67
Clotrimazole
67 claims
- Mupirocin 55
Mupirocin
55 claims
- Gabapentin 42
Gabapentin
42 claims
- Amoxicillin-Clavul… 22
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
22 claims
- Triamcinolone Acet… 17
Triamcinolone Acetonide
17 claims
- Acetaminophen-Code… 15
Acetaminophen-Codeine
15 claims
- Diclofenac Sodium 12
Diclofenac Sodium
12 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Ciclopirox | 219 |
| Clotrimazole | 67 |
| Mupirocin | 55 |
| Gabapentin | 42 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 22 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 17 |
| Acetaminophen-Codeine Acetaminophen With Codeine | 15 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Foot Surgery Podiatrist Overview
How Kris Ford, DPM fits within the Foot Surgery Podiatrist landscape nationally.
1,519
Foot Surgery Podiatrist Providers in US
53
States with Foot Surgery Podiatrist
342
Avg Claims per Provider
Kris Ford, DPM's 534 claims are above the specialty average of 342.
Nearby Foot Surgery Podiatrist Providers in Texas
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Texas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Ford.
Dr. George Alvarado
DPM
El Paso, TX
Phillip Applegate
Katy, TX
Dr. David Arlen
DPM
Houston, TX
Dr. Ivan Ashton
DPM
Dallas, TX
Dr. Roy Ashton
DPM
Dallas, TX
Compare Foot 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 Surgery Podiatrist peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kris Ford, DPM's specialty? ▼
Kris Ford, DPM specializes in Foot Surgery Podiatrist and practices in San Antonio, Texas. Credentials: DPM.
How much does Kris Ford, DPM prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Kris Ford, DPM wrote 534 Medicare Part D claims totaling $32K in drug costs for 257 beneficiaries.
What is Kris Ford, DPM's Medicare quality score? ▼
Kris Ford, DPM has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 98.3/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Kris Ford, DPM located? ▼
Kris Ford, DPM is located at 102 PALO ALTO RD, San Antonio, TX, 78211. Phone: (210) 923-9200.
What is Kris Ford, DPM's NPI number? ▼
Kris Ford, DPM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023269925, issued on 10/09/2008.
Does Kris Ford, DPM prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Kris Ford, DPM's prescribing is 3% brand-name and 97% generic drugs by claim count, with $18K in brand drug costs.
Does Kris Ford, DPM prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Kris Ford, DPM had 33 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.2%.
How many Foot Surgery Podiatrist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,519 Foot Surgery Podiatrist providers across 53 states in the US. The average Foot Surgery Podiatrist provider writes 342 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Kris Ford, DPM prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Kris Ford, DPM's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ciclopirox, Clotrimazole, Mupirocin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Kris Ford, DPM accept Medicare? ▼
Kris Ford, DPM appears in CMS Medicare data with 534 Part D claims and 257 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Kris Ford, DPM's credentials? ▼
Kris Ford, DPM's NPI is 1023269925 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.
- 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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