2026 NPPES data Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist NPI 1932356805 D.P.M.
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MARK PIPHER, D.P.M.

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist in MESA, 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
207
Medicare Part D claims · 94 beneficiaries · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist avg: 309
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
77.5686/100
▼ 6 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$751.17
35 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

MARK PIPHER, D.P.M. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 77.5686/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 207 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

77.5686/100
MIPS score · -6 vs avg
207
Part D claims, 2023
91%
generic prescribing
$751.17
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.

MARK PIPHER, D.P.M.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

78 24th percentile higher than 24% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

What does the federal data show about MARK PIPHER, D.P.M.?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/22/2008

NPI 1932356805

Primary specialty

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist

Mid-sized

8,920 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

207 33% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 309

MIPS final score

77.5686/100 5.531399999999991% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MARK PIPHER, D.P.M.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
77.5686/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist) — 77.5686/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%77.6%
MIPS final score (Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist) — 77.5686/100 vs national avg 83.1

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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MARK PIPHER, D.P.M. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider holding D.P.M. credentials at 1520 S DOBSON RD, MESA, AZ, 85202, with a listed phone of (480) 844-8218. NPI 1932356805 was issued on 08/22/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what PIPHER 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 207 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 94 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $25K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 8.7%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 77.5686/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 60.3065), compared with the national average of 83.1.

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

1520 S DOBSON RD
MESA, AZ 85202

Provider Details

NPI 1932356805
Specialty Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist
Credentials D.P.M.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/22/2008

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

77.5686
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
60.3065
Quality
98
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MARK PIPHER, D.P.M. 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.

DESERT FOOT AND ANKLE P C
MESA, 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 MARK PIPHER, D.P.M.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$751

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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

MARK PIPHER, D.P.M. — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 207 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.

207
Total Claims
$25K
Total Drug Cost
94
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
215
Total Day Supply
4,023
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$20K
Generic Drug Cost
$5K
Opioid Claims
18 (8.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
98

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.33
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male
Age Distribution
<65: 23, 65-74: 44, 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 MARK PIPHER, D.P.M. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Doxycycline Hyclate
22
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
20
Cefadroxil
17
Cephalexin
14
Ciclopirox
13
Gabapentin
13
Pramipexole Dihydrochloride
Pramipexole Di-Hcl
13
Jublia
Efinaconazole
12

* 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 MARK PIPHER, D.P.M. 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

MARK PIPHER, D.P.M.'s 207 claims are below 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 PIPHER.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MARK PIPHER, D.P.M.'s specialty?
MARK PIPHER, D.P.M. specializes in Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist and practices in MESA, Arizona. Credentials: D.P.M..
How much does MARK PIPHER, D.P.M. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MARK PIPHER, D.P.M. wrote 207 Medicare Part D claims totaling $25K in drug costs for 94 beneficiaries.
What is MARK PIPHER, D.P.M.'s Medicare quality score?
MARK PIPHER, D.P.M. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 77.5686/100 (Quality: 60.3065). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MARK PIPHER, D.P.M. located?
MARK PIPHER, D.P.M. is located at 1520 S DOBSON RD, MESA, AZ, 85202. Phone: (480) 844-8218.
What is MARK PIPHER, D.P.M.'s NPI number?
MARK PIPHER, D.P.M.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1932356805, issued on 08/22/2008.
Does MARK PIPHER, D.P.M. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MARK PIPHER, D.P.M.'s prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $20K in brand drug costs.
Does MARK PIPHER, D.P.M. prescribe opioids?
Yes, MARK PIPHER, D.P.M. had 18 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 8.7%.
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 MARK PIPHER, D.P.M. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MARK PIPHER, D.P.M.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Doxycycline Hyclate, Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, Cefadroxil. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MARK PIPHER, D.P.M. accept Medicare?
MARK PIPHER, D.P.M. appears in CMS Medicare data with 207 Part D claims and 94 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MARK PIPHER, D.P.M.'s credentials?
MARK PIPHER, D.P.M.'s NPI is 1932356805 with credentials D.P.M.. 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.
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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