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2026 NPPES data Podiatrist NPI 1487609079 DPM
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Podiatrist in Watchung, New Jersey.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 10,490 in Podiatrist, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 316 beneficiaries · Podiatrist avg: 304
Generic prescribing
99%
generic claims · 1% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Natalya Zigelman, DPM reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 1,093 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 75/100
- MIPS score · -8 vs avg
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 99%
- generic prescribing
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.
Natalya Zigelman, DPM's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
75 15th percentile higher than 15% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Natalya Zigelman, DPM sits
This provider among podiatrist peers
Across the 2,987 podiatrist providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Natalya Zigelman, DPM writes more Part D claims than 96% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 37% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one podiatrist peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Natalya Zigelman, DPM. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Natalya Zigelman, DPM?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Podiatrist
Medicare Part D claims
1,093 260% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
75/100 8.1 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in New Jersey
How Podiatrist compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Natalya Zigelman, DPM's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Podiatrist national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 75/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Podiatrist) - 75/100 vs national avg 83.1
How MIPS and board certification work
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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Natalya Zigelman, DPM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Podiatrist provider holding DPM credentials at 146 HILLCREST RD, Watchung, NJ, 07069, with a listed phone of (201) 662-1996. NPI 1487609079 was issued on 05/23/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,093 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 316 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $41K in drug spend, split 1% brand-name and 99% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 75/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.
Podiatrist is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,490 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1487609079 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Podiatrist |
| Credentials | DPM |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 05/23/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
Reporting: Group practice
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Natalya Zigelman, DPM - brand share 1.0%
Podiatrist average
1% brand-name claims vs 99% generic, on 1,093 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.
1,093
Total Claims
$41K
Total Drug Cost
316
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,124
- Total Day Supply
- 30,520
- Brand vs Generic
- 1% brand / 99% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $752
- Generic Drug Cost
- $40K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 34
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 79.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.95
- Gender Split
- 68% female / 32% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 14, 65-74: 82, 75-84: 121, 85+: 99
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Natalya Zigelman, DPM prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Ammonium Lactate
Ammonium Lactate
407 claims
- Ketoconazole 113
Ketoconazole
113 claims
- Gentamicin Sulfate 107
Gentamicin Sulfate
107 claims
- Diclofenac Sodium 96
Diclofenac Sodium
96 claims
- Ciclopirox 92
Ciclopirox
92 claims
- Econazole Nitrate 78
Econazole Nitrate
78 claims
- Clotrimazole 65
Clotrimazole
65 claims
- Amoxicillin-Clavul… 27
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
27 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Ammonium Lactate | 407 |
| Ketoconazole | 113 |
| Gentamicin Sulfate | 107 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 96 |
| Ciclopirox | 92 |
| Econazole Nitrate | 78 |
| Clotrimazole | 65 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 27 |
| Celecoxib | 15 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Podiatrist Overview
How Natalya Zigelman, DPM fits within the Podiatrist landscape nationally.
10,490
Podiatrist Providers in US
54
States with Podiatrist
304
Avg Claims per Provider
Natalya Zigelman, DPM's 1,093 claims are above the specialty average of 304.
Nearby Podiatrist Providers in New Jersey
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Jersey, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Zigelman.
Dr. Anthony Acello
DPM
Edison, NJ
Dr. Richard Adler
D.P.M.
Cherry Hill, NJ
Dr. Scott Agins
DPMD
Irvington, NJ
Dr. Maarij Ahmed
DPM
Marlton, NJ
Dr. Nafis Ahmed
DPM
Denville, NJ
Compare Podiatrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Natalya Zigelman, DPM's specialty? ▼
Natalya Zigelman, DPM specializes in Podiatrist and practices in Watchung, New Jersey. Credentials: DPM.
How much does Natalya Zigelman, DPM prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Natalya Zigelman, DPM wrote 1,093 Medicare Part D claims totaling $41K in drug costs for 316 beneficiaries.
What is Natalya Zigelman, DPM's Medicare quality score? ▼
Natalya Zigelman, DPM has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Natalya Zigelman, DPM located? ▼
Natalya Zigelman, DPM is located at 146 HILLCREST RD, Watchung, NJ, 07069. Phone: (201) 662-1996.
What is Natalya Zigelman, DPM's NPI number? ▼
Natalya Zigelman, DPM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487609079, issued on 05/23/2006.
Does Natalya Zigelman, DPM prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Natalya Zigelman, DPM's prescribing is 1% brand-name and 99% generic drugs by claim count, with $752 in brand drug costs.
How many Podiatrist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 10,490 Podiatrist providers across 54 states in the US. The average Podiatrist provider writes 304 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Natalya Zigelman, DPM prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Natalya Zigelman, DPM's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ammonium Lactate, Ketoconazole, Gentamicin Sulfate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Natalya Zigelman, DPM accept Medicare? ▼
Natalya Zigelman, DPM appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,093 Part D claims and 316 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Natalya Zigelman, DPM's credentials? ▼
Natalya Zigelman, DPM's NPI is 1487609079 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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