2026 NPPES data Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist NPI 1629694682 DPM
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NADIA NIKOUEIHA, DPM

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist in HICKORY, North Carolina. 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
119
Medicare Part D claims · 86 beneficiaries · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist avg: 309
Industry payments
$2.2K
26 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: NADIA NIKOUEIHA, DPM is a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist ([object Object]) practicing in HICKORY, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 119 claims across 86 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $2.2K across 26 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: NADIA NIKOUEIHA, DPM filed 119 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across HICKORY, North Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

NADIA NIKOUEIHA, DPM at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/24/2020

NPI 1629694682

Primary specialty

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist

Mid-sized

8,920 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

119 61% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 309

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

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

North Carolina providers

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist share within North Carolina

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

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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NADIA NIKOUEIHA, DPM is a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider practicing in HICKORY, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DPM. NPI: 1629694682. 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.

NADIA NIKOUEIHA, DPM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider holding DPM credentials at 1501 TATE BLVD SE STE 203, HICKORY, NC, 28602, with a listed phone of (828) 304-0400. NPI 1629694682 was issued on 06/24/2020. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what NIKOUEIHA 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 119 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 86 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 16.0%. 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

1501 TATE BLVD SE STE 203
HICKORY, NC 28602

Provider Details

NPI 1629694682
Specialty Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist
Credentials DPM
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/24/2020

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where NADIA NIKOUEIHA, 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.

ELDRIDGE PODIATRY PA
HICKORY, NC

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 NADIA NIKOUEIHA, DPM. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$2.2K

Largest payer

ConvaTec 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

119
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
86
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
119
Total Day Supply
1,422
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Opioid Claims
19 (16.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
41

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.56
Gender Split
52% female / 48% 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
Cephalexin
17
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
13
Diclofenac Sodium
12

* 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 NADIA NIKOUEIHA, 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

NADIA NIKOUEIHA, DPM's 119 claims are below the specialty average of 309.

Nearby Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as NIKOUEIHA.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NADIA NIKOUEIHA, DPM's specialty?
NADIA NIKOUEIHA, DPM specializes in Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist and practices in HICKORY, North Carolina. Credentials: DPM.
How much does NADIA NIKOUEIHA, DPM prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NADIA NIKOUEIHA, DPM wrote 119 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for 86 beneficiaries.
Where is NADIA NIKOUEIHA, DPM located?
NADIA NIKOUEIHA, DPM is located at 1501 TATE BLVD SE STE 203, HICKORY, NC, 28602. Phone: (828) 304-0400.
What is NADIA NIKOUEIHA, DPM's NPI number?
NADIA NIKOUEIHA, DPM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629694682, issued on 06/24/2020.
Does NADIA NIKOUEIHA, DPM prescribe opioids?
Yes, NADIA NIKOUEIHA, DPM had 19 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 16.0%.
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 NADIA NIKOUEIHA, DPM prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NADIA NIKOUEIHA, DPM's most frequently prescribed drugs include Cephalexin, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Diclofenac Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NADIA NIKOUEIHA, DPM accept Medicare?
NADIA NIKOUEIHA, DPM appears in CMS Medicare data with 119 Part D claims and 86 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NADIA NIKOUEIHA, DPM's credentials?
NADIA NIKOUEIHA, DPM's NPI is 1629694682 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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