2026 NPPES data Public Medicine Podiatrist NPI 1679593099 DPM
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Leonard Mushkin, DPM

Public Medicine Podiatrist in Columbia, South Carolina.

This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 45 in Public Medicine 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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What the federal data shows

Leonard Mushkin, DPM is a Public Medicine Podiatrist in Columbia, South Carolina, listed in the federal CMS National Provider Identifier registry.

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.

What does the federal data show about Leonard Mushkin, DPM?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/20/2006

NPI 1679593099

Primary specialty

Public Medicine Podiatrist

Rare

45 US NPIs in this specialty

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Public Medicine Podiatrist compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers
Pharmacist - 6.2%Pharmacist6.2%Mental Health Counselor - 5.1%Mental Health Counselor5.1%Family Nurse Practitioner - 4.6%Family Nurse Practitioner4.6%Physical Therapist - 4.5%Physical Therapist4.5%Behavior Technician - 3.8%Behavior Technician3.8%Speech-Language Pathologist - 3.7%Speech-Language Pathologist3.7%Public Medicine Podiatrist - 0%Public Medicine Podiatrist0%
Largest specialties in South Carolina (% of in-state providers)

Board certification

Not published by CMS

CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Public Medicine Podiatrist. Verify directly:

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).

Leonard Mushkin, DPM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Public Medicine Podiatrist provider holding DPM credentials at 6439 GARNERS FERRY RD, Columbia, SC, 29209, with a listed phone of (803) 776-4000. NPI 1679593099 was issued on 07/20/2006.

Medicare Part D prescribing data is not currently published for this NPI, which typically means the provider either wrote fewer than 11 Part D claims in the most recent reporting year, does not participate in Medicare, or practices in a specialty that rarely prescribes outpatient drugs. Absence of prescribing data is not a quality signal, many Public Medicine Podiatrist providers operate outside Part D entirely.

Public Medicine Podiatrist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 45 enrolled providers across 22 states and an average of 311 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

6439 GARNERS FERRY RD
Columbia, SC 29209

Provider Details

NPI 1679593099
Specialty Public Medicine Podiatrist
Credentials DPM
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/20/2006

Public Medicine Podiatrist Overview

How Leonard Mushkin, DPM fits within the Public Medicine Podiatrist landscape nationally.

45
Public Medicine Podiatrist Providers in US
22
States with Public Medicine Podiatrist
311
Avg Claims per Provider

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 South Carolina medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Public Medicine Podiatrist peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

Medicare Part D and MIPS figures describe practice patterns in federal programs only, they are not quality ratings, and PlainDoctor does not rate, rank, or recommend providers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Leonard Mushkin, DPM's specialty?
Leonard Mushkin, DPM specializes in Public Medicine Podiatrist and practices in Columbia, South Carolina. Credentials: DPM.
Where is Leonard Mushkin, DPM located?
Leonard Mushkin, DPM is located at 6439 GARNERS FERRY RD, Columbia, SC, 29209. Phone: (803) 776-4000.
What is Leonard Mushkin, DPM's NPI number?
Leonard Mushkin, DPM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679593099, issued on 07/20/2006.
How many Public Medicine Podiatrist providers are there in the US?
There are 45 Public Medicine Podiatrist providers across 22 states in the US. The average Public Medicine Podiatrist provider writes 311 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does Leonard Mushkin, DPM accept Medicare?
Leonard Mushkin, DPM appears in CMS Medicare data. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Leonard Mushkin, DPM's credentials?
Leonard Mushkin, DPM's NPI is 1679593099 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.
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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.