2026 NPPES data Podiatrist NPI 1205875341 DPM
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KWENDE SMITH, DPM

Podiatrist in NORTH CHELMSFORD, Massachusetts. 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
257
Medicare Part D claims · 116 beneficiaries · Podiatrist avg: 304
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
0/100
▼ 83 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$16.04
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: KWENDE SMITH, DPM is a Podiatrist ([object Object]) practicing in NORTH CHELMSFORD, Massachusetts with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 257 claims across 116 beneficiaries — 12% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 0/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $16.04 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: KWENDE SMITH, DPM reported a CMS MIPS final score of 0 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 257 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

KWENDE SMITH, DPM at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/05/2006

NPI 1205875341

Primary specialty

Podiatrist

Mid-sized

10,498 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

257 15% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 304

MIPS final score

0/100 83.1% pts

Penalty band band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Podiatrist compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Podiatrist share within Massachusetts

1. Podiatrist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Podiatrist share within Massachusetts

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

KWENDE SMITH, DPM's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Podiatrist national average

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

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

0%100%National avg83%0%
MIPS final score (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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KWENDE SMITH, DPM is a Podiatrist provider practicing in NORTH CHELMSFORD, Massachusetts, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DPM. NPI: 1205875341. 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.

KWENDE SMITH, DPM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Podiatrist provider holding DPM credentials at 10 RESEARCH PL, NORTH CHELMSFORD, MA, 01863, with a listed phone of (978) 275-1390. NPI 1205875341 was issued on 06/05/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SMITH 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 257 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 116 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $14K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count. 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.

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

10 RESEARCH PL
NORTH CHELMSFORD, MA 01863

Provider Details

NPI 1205875341
Specialty Podiatrist
Credentials DPM
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/05/2006

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

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 KWENDE SMITH, DPM. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$16

Largest payer

Organogenesis 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 — Massachusetts BORIM 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 ~38K Massachusetts medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to KWENDE SMITH, DPM. To verify KWENDE SMITH, DPM's current license status, search the BORIM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

80
Total board actions, Massachusetts 2023
Across 78 cases
2.11
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Massachusetts statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
29 cases

BORIM 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 Massachusetts disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

KWENDE SMITH, DPM — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 257 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.

257
Total Claims
$14K
Total Drug Cost
116
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
276
Total Day Supply
5,312
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$9K
Generic Drug Cost
$5K
Antibiotic Claims
107

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.37
Gender Split
51% female / 49% male
Age Distribution
<65: 26, 65-74: 45, 75-84: 30, 85+: 15

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Doxycycline Hyclate
51
Diclofenac Potassium
42
Clotrimazole-Betamethasone
Clotrimazole/Betamethasone Dip
27
Cephalexin
24
Santyl
Collagenase Clostridium Hist.
11

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

Podiatrist Overview

How KWENDE SMITH, DPM fits within the Podiatrist landscape nationally.

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

KWENDE SMITH, DPM's 257 claims are below the specialty average of 304.

Nearby Podiatrist Providers in Massachusetts

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KWENDE SMITH, DPM's specialty?
KWENDE SMITH, DPM specializes in Podiatrist and practices in NORTH CHELMSFORD, Massachusetts. Credentials: DPM.
How much does KWENDE SMITH, DPM prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KWENDE SMITH, DPM wrote 257 Medicare Part D claims totaling $14K in drug costs for 116 beneficiaries.
What is KWENDE SMITH, DPM's Medicare quality score?
KWENDE SMITH, DPM 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 KWENDE SMITH, DPM located?
KWENDE SMITH, DPM is located at 10 RESEARCH PL, NORTH CHELMSFORD, MA, 01863. Phone: (978) 275-1390.
What is KWENDE SMITH, DPM's NPI number?
KWENDE SMITH, DPM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205875341, issued on 06/05/2006.
Does KWENDE SMITH, DPM prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KWENDE SMITH, DPM's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $9K in brand drug costs.
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 KWENDE SMITH, DPM prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KWENDE SMITH, DPM's most frequently prescribed drugs include Doxycycline Hyclate, Diclofenac Potassium, Clotrimazole-Betamethasone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KWENDE SMITH, DPM accept Medicare?
KWENDE SMITH, DPM appears in CMS Medicare data with 257 Part D claims and 116 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KWENDE SMITH, DPM's credentials?
KWENDE SMITH, DPM's NPI is 1205875341 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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