2026 NPPES data Foot Surgery Podiatrist NPI 1306088307 DPM
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NATHAN JEPPESEN, DPM

Foot Surgery Podiatrist in ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico. 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
370
Medicare Part D claims · 115 beneficiaries · Foot Surgery Podiatrist avg: 342
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
74.3693/100
▼ 9 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$170.12
8 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: NATHAN JEPPESEN, DPM is a Foot Surgery Podiatrist ([object Object]) practicing in ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 370 claims across 115 beneficiaries — 6% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 74.3693/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $170.12 across 8 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: NATHAN JEPPESEN, DPM reported a CMS MIPS final score of 74.3693 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 370 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

NATHAN JEPPESEN, DPM at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/06/2009

NPI 1306088307

Primary specialty

Foot Surgery Podiatrist

Niche

1,519 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

370 8% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 342

MIPS final score

74.3693/100 8.730699999999999% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in New Mexico

How Foot Surgery Podiatrist compares to other specialties among New Mexico providers

New Mexico providers

Foot Surgery Podiatrist share within New Mexico

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

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

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
74.3693/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Foot Surgery Podiatrist) — 74.3693/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%74.4%
MIPS final score (Foot Surgery Podiatrist) — 74.3693/100 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 JEPPESEN, DPM is a Foot Surgery Podiatrist provider practicing in ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DPM. NPI: 1306088307. 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 JEPPESEN, DPM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Foot Surgery Podiatrist provider holding DPM credentials at 2301 INDIAN WELLS RD STE A, ALAMOGORDO, NM, 88310, with a listed phone of (575) 434-0639. NPI 1306088307 was issued on 04/06/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what JEPPESEN 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 370 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 115 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $13K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 20.5%. 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 74.3693/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 48.7385), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Foot Surgery Podiatrist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,519 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 342 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

2301 INDIAN WELLS RD STE A
ALAMOGORDO, NM 88310

Provider Details

NPI 1306088307
Specialty Foot Surgery Podiatrist
Credentials DPM
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/06/2009

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

74.3693
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
48.7385
Quality

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where NATHAN JEPPESEN, 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.

BRADLEY L NEWSWANDER, DPM,PLC
QUEEN CREEK, AZ

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 NATHAN JEPPESEN, DPM. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$170

Largest payer

Smith+Nephew, 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

NATHAN JEPPESEN, DPM — brand share 6.0%
Specialty average (est.)

6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 370 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.

370
Total Claims
$13K
Total Drug Cost
115
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
394
Total Day Supply
8,304
Brand vs Generic
6% brand / 94% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$6K
Generic Drug Cost
$7K
Opioid Claims
76 (20.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
31

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.64
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
Gabapentin
44
Ciclopirox
36
Celecoxib
35
Pregabalin
28
Clotrimazole-Betamethasone
Clotrimazole/Betamethasone Dip
26
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
26
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
21
Tramadol Hcl
17
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
14
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
13

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

Foot Surgery Podiatrist Overview

How NATHAN JEPPESEN, DPM fits within the Foot Surgery Podiatrist landscape nationally.

1,519
Foot Surgery Podiatrist Providers in US
53
States with Foot Surgery Podiatrist
342
Avg Claims per Provider

NATHAN JEPPESEN, DPM's 370 claims are above the specialty average of 342.

Nearby Foot Surgery Podiatrist Providers in New Mexico

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NATHAN JEPPESEN, DPM's specialty?
NATHAN JEPPESEN, DPM specializes in Foot Surgery Podiatrist and practices in ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico. Credentials: DPM.
How much does NATHAN JEPPESEN, DPM prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NATHAN JEPPESEN, DPM wrote 370 Medicare Part D claims totaling $13K in drug costs for 115 beneficiaries.
What is NATHAN JEPPESEN, DPM's Medicare quality score?
NATHAN JEPPESEN, DPM has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 74.3693/100 (Quality: 48.7385). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is NATHAN JEPPESEN, DPM located?
NATHAN JEPPESEN, DPM is located at 2301 INDIAN WELLS RD STE A, ALAMOGORDO, NM, 88310. Phone: (575) 434-0639.
What is NATHAN JEPPESEN, DPM's NPI number?
NATHAN JEPPESEN, DPM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1306088307, issued on 04/06/2009.
Does NATHAN JEPPESEN, DPM prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
NATHAN JEPPESEN, DPM's prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $6K in brand drug costs.
Does NATHAN JEPPESEN, DPM prescribe opioids?
Yes, NATHAN JEPPESEN, DPM had 76 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 20.5%.
How many Foot Surgery Podiatrist providers are there in the US?
There are 1,519 Foot Surgery Podiatrist providers across 53 states in the US. The average Foot Surgery Podiatrist provider writes 342 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does NATHAN JEPPESEN, DPM prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NATHAN JEPPESEN, DPM's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Ciclopirox, Celecoxib. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NATHAN JEPPESEN, DPM accept Medicare?
NATHAN JEPPESEN, DPM appears in CMS Medicare data with 370 Part D claims and 115 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NATHAN JEPPESEN, DPM's credentials?
NATHAN JEPPESEN, DPM's NPI is 1306088307 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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