2026 NPPES data Podiatrist NPI 1902809825 DPM
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MELITTA SIMMONS, DPM

Podiatrist in SPRINGFIELD, Ohio. 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
478
Medicare Part D claims · 167 beneficiaries · Podiatrist avg: 304
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$162.14
6 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

MELITTA SIMMONS, DPM filed 478 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Podiatrist in SPRINGFIELD, Ohio, prescribing 92% generic.

478
Part D claims, 2023
92%
generic prescribing
$162.14
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.

MELITTA SIMMONS, DPM's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

478 Top 38% higher than 62% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). This entry sits in this band. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about MELITTA SIMMONS, DPM?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/24/2005

NPI 1902809825

Primary specialty

Podiatrist

Mid-sized

10,498 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

478 57% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 304

Specialty distribution in Ohio

How Podiatrist compares to other specialties among Ohio providers

Ohio providers

Podiatrist share within Ohio

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

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).

MELITTA SIMMONS, DPM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Podiatrist provider holding DPM credentials at 2330 E HIGH ST UNIT B, SPRINGFIELD, OH, 45505, with a listed phone of (614) 866-3182. NPI 1902809825 was issued on 05/24/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SIMMONS 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 478 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 167 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $45K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.8%. 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

2330 E HIGH ST UNIT B
SPRINGFIELD, OH 45505

Provider Details

NPI 1902809825
Specialty Podiatrist
Credentials DPM
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/24/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MELITTA SIMMONS, 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.

COMPLETE FOOT AND ANKLE SPECIALISTS LLC
BELLEFONTAINE, OH

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 MELITTA SIMMONS, DPM. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$162

Largest payer

Paratek Pharmaceuticals, 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.

License & disciplinary context — Ohio OMB 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~48K Ohio medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to MELITTA SIMMONS, DPM. To verify MELITTA SIMMONS, DPM's current license status, search the OMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

158
Total board actions, Ohio 2023
Across 154 cases
3.29
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Ohio statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
56 cases

OMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Ohio disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

MELITTA SIMMONS, DPM — brand share 8.0%
Specialty average (est.)

8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 478 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.

478
Total Claims
$45K
Total Drug Cost
167
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
535
Total Day Supply
11,270
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 92% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$33K
Generic Drug Cost
$12K
Opioid Claims
23 (4.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
116

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.76
Gender Split
53% female / 47% male
Age Distribution
<65: 55, 65-74: 53, 75-84: 45, 85+: 14

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What MELITTA SIMMONS, DPM 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
Gabapentin
50
Ciclopirox
29
Clotrimazole
29
Diclofenac Sodium
29
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
27
Ammonium Lactate
24
Methylprednisolone
24
Pregabalin
24
Levofloxacin
20
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
20

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

Podiatrist Overview

How MELITTA SIMMONS, DPM fits within the Podiatrist landscape nationally.

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

MELITTA SIMMONS, DPM's 478 claims are above the specialty average of 304.

Nearby Podiatrist Providers in Ohio

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MELITTA SIMMONS, DPM's specialty?
MELITTA SIMMONS, DPM specializes in Podiatrist and practices in SPRINGFIELD, Ohio. Credentials: DPM.
How much does MELITTA SIMMONS, DPM prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MELITTA SIMMONS, DPM wrote 478 Medicare Part D claims totaling $45K in drug costs for 167 beneficiaries.
Where is MELITTA SIMMONS, DPM located?
MELITTA SIMMONS, DPM is located at 2330 E HIGH ST UNIT B, SPRINGFIELD, OH, 45505. Phone: (614) 866-3182.
What is MELITTA SIMMONS, DPM's NPI number?
MELITTA SIMMONS, DPM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1902809825, issued on 05/24/2005.
Does MELITTA SIMMONS, DPM prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MELITTA SIMMONS, DPM's prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $33K in brand drug costs.
Does MELITTA SIMMONS, DPM prescribe opioids?
Yes, MELITTA SIMMONS, DPM had 23 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.8%.
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 MELITTA SIMMONS, DPM prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MELITTA SIMMONS, DPM's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Ciclopirox, Clotrimazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MELITTA SIMMONS, DPM accept Medicare?
MELITTA SIMMONS, DPM appears in CMS Medicare data with 478 Part D claims and 167 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MELITTA SIMMONS, DPM's credentials?
MELITTA SIMMONS, DPM's NPI is 1902809825 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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