2026 NPPES data Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist NPI 1235417452 DPM
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MELANNIE WHITE, DPM

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist in COVINGTON, Louisiana. 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
454
Medicare Part D claims · 202 beneficiaries · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist avg: 309
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$71.39
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: MELANNIE WHITE, DPM is a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist ([object Object]) practicing in COVINGTON, Louisiana with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 454 claims across 202 beneficiaries — 5% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $71.39 across 3 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: MELANNIE WHITE, DPM filed 454 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across COVINGTON, Louisiana. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

MELANNIE WHITE, DPM at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/22/2011

NPI 1235417452

Primary specialty

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist

Mid-sized

8,920 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

454 47% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 309

Specialty distribution in Louisiana

How Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers

Louisiana providers

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist share within Louisiana

1. Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist share within Louisiana

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Foot & Ankle Surgery 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.

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MELANNIE WHITE, DPM is a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider practicing in COVINGTON, Louisiana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DPM. NPI: 1235417452. 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.

MELANNIE WHITE, DPM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider holding DPM credentials at 1970 N HIGHWAY 190, COVINGTON, LA, 70433, with a listed phone of (844) 985-3338. NPI 1235417452 was issued on 07/22/2011. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what WHITE 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 454 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 202 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $58K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% generic by claim count. 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.

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

1970 N HIGHWAY 190
COVINGTON, LA 70433

Provider Details

NPI 1235417452
Specialty Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist
Credentials DPM
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/22/2011

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MELANNIE WHITE, 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.

MARILLAC COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS
NEW ORLEANS, LA

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 MELANNIE WHITE, DPM. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$71

Largest payer

Amgen 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

MELANNIE WHITE, DPM — brand share 5.0%
Specialty average (est.)

5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 454 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.

454
Total Claims
$58K
Total Drug Cost
202
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
510
Total Day Supply
12,641
Brand vs Generic
5% brand / 95% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$39K
Generic Drug Cost
$19K
Antibiotic Claims
18

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
65.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.22
Gender Split
70% female / 30% male
Age Distribution
<65: 66, 65-74: 107, 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.

Drug Claims
Diclofenac Sodium
67
Methylprednisolone
64
Meloxicam
56
Celecoxib
50
Ammonium Lactate
37
Terbinafine Hcl
34
Gabapentin
25
Ciclopirox
16
Clotrimazole-Betamethasone
Clotrimazole/Betamethasone Dip
14
Clotrimazole
11

* 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 MELANNIE WHITE, DPM 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

MELANNIE WHITE, DPM's 454 claims are above the specialty average of 309.

Nearby Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist Providers in Louisiana

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Louisiana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as WHITE.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MELANNIE WHITE, DPM's specialty?
MELANNIE WHITE, DPM specializes in Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist and practices in COVINGTON, Louisiana. Credentials: DPM.
How much does MELANNIE WHITE, DPM prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MELANNIE WHITE, DPM wrote 454 Medicare Part D claims totaling $58K in drug costs for 202 beneficiaries.
Where is MELANNIE WHITE, DPM located?
MELANNIE WHITE, DPM is located at 1970 N HIGHWAY 190, COVINGTON, LA, 70433. Phone: (844) 985-3338.
What is MELANNIE WHITE, DPM's NPI number?
MELANNIE WHITE, DPM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235417452, issued on 07/22/2011.
Does MELANNIE WHITE, DPM prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MELANNIE WHITE, DPM's prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $39K in brand drug costs.
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 MELANNIE WHITE, DPM prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MELANNIE WHITE, DPM's most frequently prescribed drugs include Diclofenac Sodium, Methylprednisolone, Meloxicam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MELANNIE WHITE, DPM accept Medicare?
MELANNIE WHITE, DPM appears in CMS Medicare data with 454 Part D claims and 202 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MELANNIE WHITE, DPM's credentials?
MELANNIE WHITE, DPM's NPI is 1235417452 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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