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2026 NPPES data Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist NPI 1861462459 DPM
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Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist in Midland, Michigan.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 8,929 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
355
Medicare Part D claims · 160 beneficiaries · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist avg: 309
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
0/100
▼ 84 pts below national avg 83.5 · Penalty band
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Lawrence Sternberg, DPM reported a CMS MIPS final score of 0/100 - below the 83.5 national average - and filed 355 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 0/100
- MIPS score · -83 vs avg
- 355
- Part D claims, 2023
- 90%
- generic prescribing
- ≥0th
- pct among measured MIPS (lower-bound band)
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.
CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1861462459 · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MID · MIPS-LOW · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-FINISH
- NPI-10 1861462459
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-MID 9K Foot &
- MIPS-LOW 0/100
- RX-LIGHT 355
- BOOK-THIN 379 in Michigan
- PHOTO-FINISH Ebram Abdelmalak · ±0.0
MIPS final-score neighbourhood
Same-specialty nationwide peers by CMS final score, not geographic proximity
- Sternberg · this… 0
Sternberg · this provider
0 MIPS pts
- Lorelei Achor · … 0
Lorelei Achor
0 MIPS pts
- Ebram Abdelmalak… 0
Ebram Abdelmalak
0 MIPS pts
- Steve Abraham · … 0
Steve Abraham
0 MIPS pts
- Boris Abramov · … 0
Boris Abramov
0 MIPS pts
What this shows Nearest measured MIPS peers for this NUCC specialty (2023 performance year).
Lawrence Sternberg, DPM's MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.
0 ≥ 0th percentile 0% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more measured 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.
The percentile is a conservative whole-score-point band: it counts only measured clinicians in lower score bands. A CMS MIPS metric is not a recommendation or a clinical-quality rating by PlainDoctor. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Lawrence Sternberg, DPM sits
This provider among foot & ankle surgery podiatrist peers
Across the 2,542 foot & ankle surgery podiatrist providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Lawrence Sternberg, DPM writes more Part D claims than 69% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 0% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Each dot is one foot & ankle surgery podiatrist peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Lawrence Sternberg, DPM. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Lawrence Sternberg, DPM?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist
Medicare Part D claims
355 15% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
0/100 83.5 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Michigan
How Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist compares to other specialties among Michigan providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Lawrence Sternberg, DPM's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 0/100
- vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1861462459 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist |
| Credentials | DPM |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 01/25/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
0
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
0
Quality
Reporting: Individual
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Lawrence Sternberg, 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.
Medical Mobile Podiatry PLLC
Bingham Farms, MI
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
License & disciplinary context - Michigan MI-BOM 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 ~41K Michigan medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Lawrence Sternberg, DPM. To verify Lawrence Sternberg, DPM's current license status, search the MI-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
123
Total board actions, Michigan 2023
Across 120 cases
3.00
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Michigan statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
44 cases
MI-BOM 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 Michigan disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Lawrence Sternberg, DPM - brand share 10.0%
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist average
10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 355 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.
355
Total Claims
$4K
Total Drug Cost
160
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 438
- Total Day Supply
- 9,709
- Brand vs Generic
- 10% brand / 90% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $384
- Generic Drug Cost
- $4K
- Opioid Claims
- 51 (14.4% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 15
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 63.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.32
- Gender Split
- 67% female / 33% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 66, 65-74: 65, 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.
What Lawrence Sternberg, DPM prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
67 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
49 claims
- Terbinafine Hcl
Terbinafine Hcl
49 claims
- Prednisone
Prednisone
48 claims
- Ammonium Lactate
Ammonium Lactate
31 claims
- Pregabalin 15
Pregabalin
15 claims
- Ssd 15
Ssd
15 claims
- Silver Sulfadiazine 14
Silver Sulfadiazine
14 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 67 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 49 |
| Terbinafine Hcl | 49 |
| Prednisone | 48 |
| Ammonium Lactate | 31 |
| Pregabalin | 15 |
| Ssd Silver Sulfadiazine | 15 |
| Silver Sulfadiazine | 14 |
* 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 Lawrence Sternberg, DPM fits within the Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist landscape nationally.
8,929
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist Providers in US
53
States with Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist
309
Avg Claims per Provider
Lawrence Sternberg, DPM's 355 claims are above the specialty average of 309.
Nationwide Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Sternberg, both outside Michigan so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar MIPS final score
Nearest same-specialty clinicians by CMS MIPS final score (0 here).
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist Providers in Michigan
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Michigan, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Sternberg.
One of 379 Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist providers enrolled in Michigan, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Asmaa Abada
DPM
Southfield, MI
Hassan Abboud
Lincoln Park, MI
Dr. Nicholas Abdelnour
DPM
Mount Clemens, MI
Dr. Sedra Abdrabbo
DPM
Wyandotte, MI
Dr. Vanessa Adelman
D.P.M.
Ypsilanti, MI
Compare Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lawrence Sternberg, DPM's specialty? ▼
Lawrence Sternberg, DPM specializes in Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist and practices in Midland, Michigan. Credentials: DPM.
How much does Lawrence Sternberg, DPM prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Lawrence Sternberg, DPM wrote 355 Medicare Part D claims totaling $4K in drug costs for 160 beneficiaries.
What is Lawrence Sternberg, DPM's Medicare quality score? ▼
Lawrence Sternberg, DPM has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 0/100 (Quality: 0). The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Lawrence Sternberg, DPM located? ▼
Lawrence Sternberg, DPM is located at 2924 MANOR DR, Midland, MI, 48640. Phone: (989) 631-0200.
What is Lawrence Sternberg, DPM's NPI number? ▼
Lawrence Sternberg, DPM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861462459, issued on 01/25/2006.
Does Lawrence Sternberg, DPM prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Lawrence Sternberg, DPM's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $384 in brand drug costs.
Does Lawrence Sternberg, DPM prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Lawrence Sternberg, DPM had 51 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 14.4%.
How many Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 8,929 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 Lawrence Sternberg, DPM prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Lawrence Sternberg, DPM's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Terbinafine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Lawrence Sternberg, DPM accept Medicare? ▼
Lawrence Sternberg, DPM appears in CMS Medicare data with 355 Part D claims and 160 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Lawrence Sternberg, DPM's credentials? ▼
Lawrence Sternberg, DPM's NPI is 1861462459 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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