2026 NPPES data Podiatrist NPI 1881762011 DPM
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MARK PIFER, DPM

Podiatrist in DURHAM, North Carolina. 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
547
Medicare Part D claims · 148 beneficiaries · Podiatrist avg: 304
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$250.39
7 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: MARK PIFER, DPM is a Podiatrist ([object Object]) practicing in DURHAM, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 547 claims across 148 beneficiaries — 7% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $250.39 across 7 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: MARK PIFER, DPM filed 547 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across DURHAM, North Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

MARK PIFER, DPM at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/04/2006

NPI 1881762011

Primary specialty

Podiatrist

Mid-sized

10,498 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

547 80% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 304

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Podiatrist compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Podiatrist share within North Carolina

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Podiatrist (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Podiatrist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (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.

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).

MARK PIFER, DPM is a Podiatrist provider practicing in DURHAM, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DPM. NPI: 1881762011. 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.

MARK PIFER, DPM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Podiatrist provider holding DPM credentials at 114 CRUTCHFIELD ST, DURHAM, NC, 27704, with a listed phone of (919) 477-5000. NPI 1881762011 was issued on 12/04/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what PIFER 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 547 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 148 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $50K in drug spend, split 7% brand-name and 93% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.2%. 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.

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

114 CRUTCHFIELD ST
DURHAM, NC 27704

Provider Details

NPI 1881762011
Specialty Podiatrist
Credentials DPM
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/04/2006

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 MARK PIFER, DPM. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$250

Largest payer

Nevro Corp.

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

MARK PIFER, DPM — brand share 7.0%
Specialty average (est.)

7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 547 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.

547
Total Claims
$50K
Total Drug Cost
148
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
625
Total Day Supply
14,559
Brand vs Generic
7% brand / 93% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$36K
Generic Drug Cost
$13K
Opioid Claims
12 (2.2% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
29

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.20
Gender Split
55% female / 45% male
Age Distribution
<65: 32, 65-74: 62, 75-84: 40, 85+: 14

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Mupirocin
124
Diclofenac Sodium
69
Ketoconazole
55
Gabapentin
49
Triamcinolone Acetonide
40
Pregabalin
31
Allopurinol
18
Clindamycin Hcl
17
Jublia
Efinaconazole
17
Colchicine
16

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

Podiatrist Overview

How MARK PIFER, DPM fits within the Podiatrist landscape nationally.

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

MARK PIFER, DPM's 547 claims are above the specialty average of 304.

Nearby Podiatrist Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as PIFER.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MARK PIFER, DPM's specialty?
MARK PIFER, DPM specializes in Podiatrist and practices in DURHAM, North Carolina. Credentials: DPM.
How much does MARK PIFER, DPM prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MARK PIFER, DPM wrote 547 Medicare Part D claims totaling $50K in drug costs for 148 beneficiaries.
Where is MARK PIFER, DPM located?
MARK PIFER, DPM is located at 114 CRUTCHFIELD ST, DURHAM, NC, 27704. Phone: (919) 477-5000.
What is MARK PIFER, DPM's NPI number?
MARK PIFER, DPM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881762011, issued on 12/04/2006.
Does MARK PIFER, DPM prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MARK PIFER, DPM's prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $36K in brand drug costs.
Does MARK PIFER, DPM prescribe opioids?
Yes, MARK PIFER, DPM had 12 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.2%.
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 MARK PIFER, DPM prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MARK PIFER, DPM's most frequently prescribed drugs include Mupirocin, Diclofenac Sodium, Ketoconazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MARK PIFER, DPM accept Medicare?
MARK PIFER, DPM appears in CMS Medicare data with 547 Part D claims and 148 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MARK PIFER, DPM's credentials?
MARK PIFER, DPM's NPI is 1881762011 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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