NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist NPI 1699044529 DPM
Verify on CMS → Leslie Dowling, DPM
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist in Waycross, Georgia.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 9,134 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 393 beneficiaries · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist avg: 333
Generic prescribing
99%
generic claims · 1% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.5 · Exceptional
Industry payments
$307.11
19 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Leslie Dowling, DPM reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100/100 - above the 83.5 national average - and filed 1,280 Medicare Part D claims in 2024.
- 100/100
- MIPS score · +17 vs avg
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2024
- 99%
- generic prescribing
- $307.11
- 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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Leslie Dowling, DPM
Federal records show an active NPI with both Medicare prescribing volume and a measured CMS quality score — objective registry data, not patient reviews.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1699044529), first enumerated 12/21/2011.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 1,280 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
CMS quality reporting (MIPS)
Reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100/100 in the Quality Payment Program — a federal quality measure, not a patient review.
Source: CMS Quality Payment Program
- Reported
Industry payment transparency
$307.11 in reported industry payments (19 transfers) in 2024 under the federal Sunshine Act — disclosed transfers of value, not a quality rating.
Source: CMS Open Payments
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1699044529 · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist
NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-MID · MIPS-ELITE · RX-MID · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-FINISH
- NPI-10 1699044529
- ENUM-MID 2011
- TAX-MID 9K Foot &
- MIPS-ELITE 100/100
- RX-MID 1,280
- BOOK-THIN 219 in Georgia
- PHOTO-FINISH Jeffrey Blank · ±0.0
MIPS final-score neighbourhood
Same-specialty nationwide peers by CMS final score, not geographic proximity
- Dowling · this p…
Dowling · this provider
100 MIPS pts
- Robby Caballes ·…
Robby Caballes
100 MIPS pts
- Jeffrey Blank · …
Jeffrey Blank
100 MIPS pts
- Caren Block · near
Caren Block
100 MIPS pts
- Timothy Caballes…
Timothy Caballes
100 MIPS pts
What this shows Nearest measured MIPS peers for this NUCC specialty (2023 performance year).
Leslie Dowling, 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.
100 ≥ 92nd percentile 92% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Leslie Dowling, 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, Leslie Dowling, DPM writes more Part D claims than 98% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 93% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-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 Leslie Dowling, DPM. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Leslie Dowling, DPM?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist
Medicare Part D claims
1,280 284% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
100/100 16.5 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Georgia
How Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist compares to other specialties among Georgia providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Leslie Dowling, DPM's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 100/100
- 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 | 1699044529 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist |
| Credentials | DPM |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 12/21/2011 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
100
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
100
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 Leslie Dowling, DPM. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$307
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.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Leslie Dowling, DPM - brand share 1.0%
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist average
1% brand-name claims vs 99% generic, on 1,280 2024 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 2024.
1,280
Total Claims
$74K
Total Drug Cost
393
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,491.467
- Total Day Supply
- 34,301
- Brand vs Generic
- 1% brand / 99% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $53K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $21K
- Opioid Claims
- 69 (5.4% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 225
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.83
- Gender Split
- 57% female / 43% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 82, 65-74: 169, 75-84: 114, 85+: 28
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Leslie Dowling, DPM prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
279 claims
- Meloxicam
Meloxicam
151 claims
- Diclofenac Sodium 98
Diclofenac Sodium
98 claims
- Mupirocin 79
Mupirocin
79 claims
- Terbinafine Hcl 78
Terbinafine Hcl
78 claims
- Pregabalin 71
Pregabalin
71 claims
- Doxycycline Hyclate 70
Doxycycline Hyclate
70 claims
- Ketoconazole 41
Ketoconazole
41 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 279 |
| Meloxicam | 151 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 98 |
| Mupirocin | 79 |
| Terbinafine Hcl | 78 |
| Pregabalin | 71 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 70 |
| Ketoconazole | 41 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 36 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 27 |
* 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 Leslie Dowling, DPM fits within the Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist landscape nationally.
9,134
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist Providers in US
53
States with Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist
333
Avg Claims per Provider
Leslie Dowling, DPM's 1,280 claims are above the specialty average of 333.
Nationwide Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Dowling, both outside Georgia so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar MIPS final score
Nearest same-specialty clinicians by CMS MIPS final score (100 here).
Same NPPES enumeration year (2011)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist Providers in Georgia
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Georgia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Dowling.
One of 219 Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist providers enrolled in Georgia, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Artreese Adams
DPM
Fort Stewart, GA
Dr. Stephen Alayli
DPM
Albany, GA
Dr. Sadia Ali
DPM
Kennesaw, GA
Dr. Latricia Allen
DPM, MPH
Morrow, GA
Dr. Gregory Alvarez
DPM
Fayetteville, GA
Compare Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Leslie Dowling, DPM's specialty? ▼
Leslie Dowling, DPM specializes in Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist and practices in Waycross, Georgia. Credentials: DPM.
How much does Leslie Dowling, DPM prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Leslie Dowling, DPM wrote 1,280 Medicare Part D claims totaling $74K in drug costs for 393 beneficiaries.
What is Leslie Dowling, DPM's Medicare quality score? ▼
Leslie Dowling, DPM has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100 (Quality: 100). 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 Leslie Dowling, DPM located? ▼
Leslie Dowling, DPM is located at 545 KNIGHT AVE, Waycross, GA, 31501. Phone: (912) 490-3668.
What is Leslie Dowling, DPM's NPI number? ▼
Leslie Dowling, DPM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699044529, issued on 12/21/2011.
Does Leslie Dowling, DPM prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Leslie Dowling, DPM's prescribing is 1% brand-name and 99% generic drugs by claim count, with $53K in brand drug costs.
Does Leslie Dowling, DPM prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Leslie Dowling, DPM had 69 opioid claims in 2024 with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.4%.
How many Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 9,134 Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist providers across 53 states in the US. The average Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider writes 333 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Leslie Dowling, DPM prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Leslie Dowling, DPM's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Meloxicam, Diclofenac Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Leslie Dowling, DPM accept Medicare? ▼
Leslie Dowling, DPM appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,280 Part D claims and 393 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Leslie Dowling, DPM's credentials? ▼
Leslie Dowling, DPM's NPI is 1699044529 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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