2026 NPPES data Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist NPI 1508956376 DPM
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NATHAN HUNT, DPM

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist in FORT COLLINS, Colorado. 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
248
Medicare Part D claims · 141 beneficiaries · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist avg: 309
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
73.8718/100
▼ 9 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: NATHAN HUNT, DPM is a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist ([object Object]) practicing in FORT COLLINS, Colorado with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 248 claims across 141 beneficiaries — 5% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 73.8718/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: NATHAN HUNT, DPM reported a CMS MIPS final score of 73.8718 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 248 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

NATHAN HUNT, DPM at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/13/2006

NPI 1508956376

Primary specialty

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist

Mid-sized

8,920 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

248 20% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 309

MIPS final score

73.8718/100 9.228200000000001% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Colorado

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

Colorado providers

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist share within Colorado

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

NATHAN HUNT, DPM's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
73.8718/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist) — 73.8718/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%73.9%
MIPS final score (Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist) — 73.8718/100 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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NATHAN HUNT, DPM is a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider practicing in FORT COLLINS, Colorado, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DPM. NPI: 1508956376. 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.

NATHAN HUNT, DPM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider holding DPM credentials at 2500 E PROSPECT RD, FORT COLLINS, CO, 80525, with a listed phone of (970) 493-0112. NPI 1508956376 was issued on 10/13/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HUNT 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 248 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 141 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $13K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 8.5%. 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 73.8718/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 68.4654, Cost 74.4406), 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

2500 E PROSPECT RD
FORT COLLINS, CO 80525

Provider Details

NPI 1508956376
Specialty Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist
Credentials DPM
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/13/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

73.8718
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
68.4654
Quality
74.4406
Cost
64
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where NATHAN HUNT, 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.

ORTHOPAEDIC AND SPINE CENTER OF THE ROCKIES PC
FORT COLLINS, CO

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

NATHAN HUNT, DPM — brand share 5.0%
Specialty average (est.)

5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 248 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.

248
Total Claims
$13K
Total Drug Cost
141
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
289
Total Day Supply
6,429
Brand vs Generic
5% brand / 95% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$8K
Generic Drug Cost
$6K
Opioid Claims
21 (8.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
60

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.51
Gender Split
48% female / 52% male
Age Distribution
<65: 11, 65-74: 64, 75-84: 49, 85+: 17

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Ciclopirox
117
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
26
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
18
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
14

* 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 NATHAN HUNT, 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

NATHAN HUNT, DPM's 248 claims are below the specialty average of 309.

Nearby Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist Providers in Colorado

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NATHAN HUNT, DPM's specialty?
NATHAN HUNT, DPM specializes in Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist and practices in FORT COLLINS, Colorado. Credentials: DPM.
How much does NATHAN HUNT, DPM prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NATHAN HUNT, DPM wrote 248 Medicare Part D claims totaling $13K in drug costs for 141 beneficiaries.
What is NATHAN HUNT, DPM's Medicare quality score?
NATHAN HUNT, DPM has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 73.8718/100 (Quality: 68.4654, Cost: 74.4406). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is NATHAN HUNT, DPM located?
NATHAN HUNT, DPM is located at 2500 E PROSPECT RD, FORT COLLINS, CO, 80525. Phone: (970) 493-0112.
What is NATHAN HUNT, DPM's NPI number?
NATHAN HUNT, DPM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508956376, issued on 10/13/2006.
Does NATHAN HUNT, DPM prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
NATHAN HUNT, DPM's prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $8K in brand drug costs.
Does NATHAN HUNT, DPM prescribe opioids?
Yes, NATHAN HUNT, DPM had 21 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 8.5%.
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 NATHAN HUNT, DPM prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NATHAN HUNT, DPM's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ciclopirox, Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NATHAN HUNT, DPM accept Medicare?
NATHAN HUNT, DPM appears in CMS Medicare data with 248 Part D claims and 141 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NATHAN HUNT, DPM's credentials?
NATHAN HUNT, DPM's NPI is 1508956376 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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