2026 NPPES data Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist NPI 1447509583 DPM
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LAURA HEATH-ARME, DPM

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist in PHOENIX, Arizona. 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
513
Medicare Part D claims · 150 beneficiaries · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist avg: 309
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$347.41
9 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: LAURA HEATH-ARME, DPM is a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist ([object Object]) practicing in PHOENIX, Arizona with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 513 claims across 150 beneficiaries — 5% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $347.41 across 9 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: LAURA HEATH-ARME, DPM filed 513 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across PHOENIX, Arizona. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

LAURA HEATH-ARME, DPM at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/05/2012

NPI 1447509583

Primary specialty

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist

Mid-sized

8,920 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

513 66% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 309

Specialty distribution in Arizona

How Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist compares to other specialties among Arizona providers

Arizona providers

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist share within Arizona

1. Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist share within Arizona

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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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LAURA HEATH-ARME, DPM is a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider practicing in PHOENIX, Arizona, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DPM. NPI: 1447509583. 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.

LAURA HEATH-ARME, DPM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider holding DPM credentials at 3330 N 2ND ST STE 100, PHOENIX, AZ, 85012, with a listed phone of (602) 264-1031. NPI 1447509583 was issued on 09/05/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HEATH-ARME 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 513 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 150 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $12K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 25.5%. 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.

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

3330 N 2ND ST STE 100
PHOENIX, AZ 85012

Provider Details

NPI 1447509583
Specialty Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist
Credentials DPM
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/05/2012

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LAURA HEATH-ARME, 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.

ASSOCIATED PODIATRISTS PC
PHOENIX, AZ

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 LAURA HEATH-ARME, 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

LAURA HEATH-ARME, DPM — brand share 5.0%
Specialty average (est.)

5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 513 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.

513
Total Claims
$12K
Total Drug Cost
150
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
731
Total Day Supply
16,447
Brand vs Generic
5% brand / 95% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$531
Generic Drug Cost
$12K
Opioid Claims
131 (25.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
66

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
66.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.91
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male
Age Distribution
<65: 40, 65-74: 81, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Gabapentin
89
Pregabalin
59
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
55
Pramipexole Dihydrochloride
Pramipexole Di-Hcl
46
Terbinafine Hcl
34
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
33
Doxycycline Hyclate
32
Tramadol Hcl
23
Cephalexin
20
Oxycodone Hcl
20

* 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 LAURA HEATH-ARME, 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

LAURA HEATH-ARME, DPM's 513 claims are above the specialty average of 309.

Nearby Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist Providers in Arizona

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Arizona, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as HEATH-ARME.

Compare Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LAURA HEATH-ARME, DPM's specialty?
LAURA HEATH-ARME, DPM specializes in Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist and practices in PHOENIX, Arizona. Credentials: DPM.
How much does LAURA HEATH-ARME, DPM prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LAURA HEATH-ARME, DPM wrote 513 Medicare Part D claims totaling $12K in drug costs for 150 beneficiaries.
Where is LAURA HEATH-ARME, DPM located?
LAURA HEATH-ARME, DPM is located at 3330 N 2ND ST STE 100, PHOENIX, AZ, 85012. Phone: (602) 264-1031.
What is LAURA HEATH-ARME, DPM's NPI number?
LAURA HEATH-ARME, DPM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447509583, issued on 09/05/2012.
Does LAURA HEATH-ARME, DPM prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LAURA HEATH-ARME, DPM's prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $531 in brand drug costs.
Does LAURA HEATH-ARME, DPM prescribe opioids?
Yes, LAURA HEATH-ARME, DPM had 131 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 25.5%.
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 LAURA HEATH-ARME, DPM prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LAURA HEATH-ARME, DPM's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Pregabalin, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LAURA HEATH-ARME, DPM accept Medicare?
LAURA HEATH-ARME, DPM appears in CMS Medicare data with 513 Part D claims and 150 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LAURA HEATH-ARME, DPM's credentials?
LAURA HEATH-ARME, DPM's NPI is 1447509583 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.
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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