2026 NPPES data Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist NPI 1497140784
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MERIHAN BOTROS

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist in WEST ORANGE, New Jersey. 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
94
Medicare Part D claims · 45 beneficiaries · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist avg: 309
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
90.117/100
▲ 7 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$469.27
9 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: MERIHAN BOTROS is a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist ([object Object]) practicing in WEST ORANGE, New Jersey with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 94 claims across 45 beneficiaries — 15% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 90.117/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $469.27 across 9 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: MERIHAN BOTROS reported a CMS MIPS final score of 90.117 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 94 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

MERIHAN BOTROS at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/02/2015

NPI 1497140784

Primary specialty

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist

Mid-sized

8,920 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

94 70% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 309

MIPS final score

90.117/100 7.01700000000001% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

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

New Jersey providers

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist share within New Jersey

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MERIHAN BOTROS's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
90.117/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist) — 90.117/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist) — 90.117/100 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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MERIHAN BOTROS is a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider practicing in WEST ORANGE, New Jersey, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). NPI: 1497140784. 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.

MERIHAN BOTROS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider at 1500 PLEASANT VALLEY WAY STE 204, WEST ORANGE, NJ, 07052, with a listed phone of (973) 731-1266. NPI 1497140784 was issued on 04/02/2015. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BOTROS 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 94 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 45 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $10K in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 85% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 90.117/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 85.849), 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

1500 PLEASANT VALLEY WAY STE 204
WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052

Provider Details

NPI 1497140784
Specialty Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/02/2015

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

90.117
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
85.849
Quality
93
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MERIHAN BOTROS 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.

DYNAMIC FOOT AND ANKLE
RANDOLPH, NJ
MICHAEL VINCENT VERDI DPM
WEST ORANGE, NJ

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 MERIHAN BOTROS. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$469

Largest payer

Integra LifeSciences Corporation

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

MERIHAN BOTROS — brand share 15.0%
Specialty average (est.)

15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 94 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.

94
Total Claims
$10K
Total Drug Cost
45
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
97
Total Day Supply
1,919
Brand vs Generic
15% brand / 85% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$9K
Generic Drug Cost
$1K
Antibiotic Claims
24

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.47
Gender Split
49% female / 51% 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
Mupirocin
18
Ketoconazole
15

* 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 MERIHAN BOTROS 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

MERIHAN BOTROS's 94 claims are below the specialty average of 309.

Nearby Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist Providers in New Jersey

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Jersey, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BOTROS.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MERIHAN BOTROS's specialty?
MERIHAN BOTROS specializes in Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist and practices in WEST ORANGE, New Jersey.
How much does MERIHAN BOTROS prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MERIHAN BOTROS wrote 94 Medicare Part D claims totaling $10K in drug costs for 45 beneficiaries.
What is MERIHAN BOTROS's Medicare quality score?
MERIHAN BOTROS has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 90.117/100 (Quality: 85.849). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MERIHAN BOTROS located?
MERIHAN BOTROS is located at 1500 PLEASANT VALLEY WAY STE 204, WEST ORANGE, NJ, 07052. Phone: (973) 731-1266.
What is MERIHAN BOTROS's NPI number?
MERIHAN BOTROS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497140784, issued on 04/02/2015.
Does MERIHAN BOTROS prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MERIHAN BOTROS's prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $9K 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 MERIHAN BOTROS prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MERIHAN BOTROS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Mupirocin, Ketoconazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MERIHAN BOTROS accept Medicare?
MERIHAN BOTROS appears in CMS Medicare data with 94 Part D claims and 45 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MERIHAN BOTROS's credentials?
MERIHAN BOTROS's NPI is 1497140784. 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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