2026 NPPES data Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist NPI 1104266220 DPM
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MELISSA GULOSH, DPM

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist in FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia. 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
159
Medicare Part D claims · 64 beneficiaries · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist avg: 309
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$710.36
36 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: MELISSA GULOSH, DPM is a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist ([object Object]) practicing in FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 159 claims across 64 beneficiaries — 15% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $710.36 across 36 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: MELISSA GULOSH, DPM filed 159 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

MELISSA GULOSH, DPM at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/03/2013

NPI 1104266220

Primary specialty

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist

Mid-sized

8,920 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

159 49% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 309

Specialty distribution in Virginia

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

Virginia providers

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist share within Virginia

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

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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MELISSA GULOSH, DPM is a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider practicing in FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DPM. NPI: 1104266220. 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.

MELISSA GULOSH, DPM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider holding DPM credentials at 1500 DIXON ST STE 201, FREDERICKSBURG, VA, 22401, with a listed phone of (540) 374-5261. NPI 1104266220 was issued on 07/03/2013. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GULOSH 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 159 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 64 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $53K in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 85% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 15.1%. 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

1500 DIXON ST STE 201
FREDERICKSBURG, VA 22401

Provider Details

NPI 1104266220
Specialty Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist
Credentials DPM
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/03/2013

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MELISSA GULOSH, 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.

FOOT AND ANKLE SPECIALISTS OF THE MID-ATLANTIC LLC
FREDERICKSBURG, VA

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 MELISSA GULOSH, DPM. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$710

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 · Typical

MELISSA GULOSH, DPM — brand share 15.0%
Specialty average (est.)

15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 159 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.

159
Total Claims
$53K
Total Drug Cost
64
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
177
Total Day Supply
2,912
Brand vs Generic
15% brand / 85% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$50K
Generic Drug Cost
$3K
Opioid Claims
24 (15.1% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
78

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.86
Gender Split
48% female / 52% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
26
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
12
Silver Sulfadiazine
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 MELISSA GULOSH, 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

MELISSA GULOSH, DPM's 159 claims are below the specialty average of 309.

Nearby Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist Providers in Virginia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MELISSA GULOSH, DPM's specialty?
MELISSA GULOSH, DPM specializes in Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist and practices in FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia. Credentials: DPM.
How much does MELISSA GULOSH, DPM prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MELISSA GULOSH, DPM wrote 159 Medicare Part D claims totaling $53K in drug costs for 64 beneficiaries.
Where is MELISSA GULOSH, DPM located?
MELISSA GULOSH, DPM is located at 1500 DIXON ST STE 201, FREDERICKSBURG, VA, 22401. Phone: (540) 374-5261.
What is MELISSA GULOSH, DPM's NPI number?
MELISSA GULOSH, DPM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1104266220, issued on 07/03/2013.
Does MELISSA GULOSH, DPM prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MELISSA GULOSH, DPM's prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $50K in brand drug costs.
Does MELISSA GULOSH, DPM prescribe opioids?
Yes, MELISSA GULOSH, DPM had 24 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 15.1%.
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 MELISSA GULOSH, DPM prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MELISSA GULOSH, DPM's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, Silver Sulfadiazine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MELISSA GULOSH, DPM accept Medicare?
MELISSA GULOSH, DPM appears in CMS Medicare data with 159 Part D claims and 64 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MELISSA GULOSH, DPM's credentials?
MELISSA GULOSH, DPM's NPI is 1104266220 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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