2026 NPPES data Podiatrist NPI 1649265133 DPM
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MICHAEL SCHERER, DPM

Podiatrist in GALESBURG, Illinois. 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
92
Medicare Part D claims · 51 beneficiaries · Podiatrist avg: 304
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
77.9578/100
▼ 5 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$90.49
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

MICHAEL SCHERER, DPM reported a CMS MIPS final score of 77.9578/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 92 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

77.9578/100
MIPS score · -5 vs avg
92
Part D claims, 2023
87%
generic prescribing
$90.49
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.

MICHAEL SCHERER, DPM'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 MICHAEL SCHERER, DPM?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/12/2005

NPI 1649265133

Primary specialty

Podiatrist

Mid-sized

10,498 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

92 70% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 304

MIPS final score

77.9578/100 5.142199999999988% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Illinois

How Podiatrist compares to other specialties among Illinois providers

Illinois providers

Podiatrist share within Illinois

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MICHAEL SCHERER, DPM's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Podiatrist national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
77.9578/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Podiatrist) — 77.9578/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%78%
MIPS final score (Podiatrist) — 77.9578/100 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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MICHAEL SCHERER, DPM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Podiatrist provider holding DPM credentials at 834 N SEMINARY STREET, GALESBURG, IL, 61401, with a listed phone of (309) 341-1300. NPI 1649265133 was issued on 09/12/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SCHERER 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 92 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 51 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $950 in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% 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 77.9578/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 62.58, Cost 64.0026), compared with the national average of 83.1.

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

834 N SEMINARY STREET
GALESBURG, IL 61401

Provider Details

NPI 1649265133
Specialty Podiatrist
Credentials DPM
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/12/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

77.9578
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
62.58
Quality
64.0026
Cost
95
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MICHAEL SCHERER, 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.

GRAHAM HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
★★★☆☆ 3/5
GALESBURG, IL
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 140001

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 MICHAEL SCHERER, DPM. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$90

Largest payer

Exact Sciences 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.

License & disciplinary context — Illinois IDFPR 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 ~42K Illinois medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to MICHAEL SCHERER, DPM. To verify MICHAEL SCHERER, DPM's current license status, search the IDFPR public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

106
Total board actions, Illinois 2023
Across 103 cases
2.52
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Illinois statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
38 cases

IDFPR 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 Illinois disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

MICHAEL SCHERER, DPM — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 92 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.

92
Total Claims
$950
Total Drug Cost
51
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
97
Total Day Supply
1,388
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$100
Generic Drug Cost
$851
Antibiotic Claims
58

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.43
Gender Split
47% female / 53% male
Age Distribution
<65: 11, 65-74: 13, 75-84: 15, 85+: 12

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What MICHAEL SCHERER, 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
Cephalexin
24
Clotrimazole
11
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
11

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

Podiatrist Overview

How MICHAEL SCHERER, DPM fits within the Podiatrist landscape nationally.

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

MICHAEL SCHERER, DPM's 92 claims are below the specialty average of 304.

Nearby Podiatrist Providers in Illinois

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MICHAEL SCHERER, DPM's specialty?
MICHAEL SCHERER, DPM specializes in Podiatrist and practices in GALESBURG, Illinois. Credentials: DPM.
How much does MICHAEL SCHERER, DPM prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MICHAEL SCHERER, DPM wrote 92 Medicare Part D claims totaling $950 in drug costs for 51 beneficiaries.
What is MICHAEL SCHERER, DPM's Medicare quality score?
MICHAEL SCHERER, DPM has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 77.9578/100 (Quality: 62.58, Cost: 64.0026). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MICHAEL SCHERER, DPM located?
MICHAEL SCHERER, DPM is located at 834 N SEMINARY STREET, GALESBURG, IL, 61401. Phone: (309) 341-1300.
What is MICHAEL SCHERER, DPM's NPI number?
MICHAEL SCHERER, DPM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649265133, issued on 09/12/2005.
Does MICHAEL SCHERER, DPM prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MICHAEL SCHERER, DPM's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $100 in brand drug costs.
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 MICHAEL SCHERER, DPM prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MICHAEL SCHERER, DPM's most frequently prescribed drugs include Cephalexin, Clotrimazole, Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MICHAEL SCHERER, DPM accept Medicare?
MICHAEL SCHERER, DPM appears in CMS Medicare data with 92 Part D claims and 51 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MICHAEL SCHERER, DPM's credentials?
MICHAEL SCHERER, DPM's NPI is 1649265133 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.
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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