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NNEKA MEKA, DPM

Podiatrist in NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana. 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
467
Medicare Part D claims · 232 beneficiaries · Podiatrist avg: 304
Industry payments
$5.1K
59 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: NNEKA MEKA, DPM is a Podiatrist ([object Object]) practicing in NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 467 claims across 232 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $5.1K across 59 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: NNEKA MEKA, DPM filed 467 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

NNEKA MEKA, DPM at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/04/2013

NPI 1588002240

Primary specialty

Podiatrist

Mid-sized

10,498 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

467 54% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 304

Specialty distribution in Louisiana

How Podiatrist compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers

Louisiana providers

Podiatrist share within Louisiana

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Podiatrist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Podiatrist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Podiatrist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (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.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

NNEKA MEKA, DPM is a Podiatrist provider practicing in NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DPM. NPI: 1588002240. 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.

NNEKA MEKA, DPM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Podiatrist provider holding DPM credentials at 1514 JEFFERSON HWY, NEW ORLEANS, LA, 70121, with a listed phone of (504) 842-6850. NPI 1588002240 was issued on 06/04/2013. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MEKA 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 467 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 232 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $45K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.6%. 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.

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

1514 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121

Provider Details

NPI 1588002240
Specialty Podiatrist
Credentials DPM
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/04/2013

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where NNEKA MEKA, 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.

OCHSNER CLINIC LLC
NEW ORLEANS, LA

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 NNEKA MEKA, DPM. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$5.1K

Largest payer

MIMEDX Group, 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.

467
Total Claims
$45K
Total Drug Cost
232
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
528
Total Day Supply
10,381
Generic Drug Cost
$23K
Opioid Claims
31 (6.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
107

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.44
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male
Age Distribution
<65: 47, 65-74: 108, 75-84: 56, 85+: 21

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Tobramycin
122
Methylprednisolone
66
Gabapentin
52
Doxycycline Hyclate
49
Meloxicam
35
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
22
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
17
Ciclopirox
12
Clindamycin Hcl
11

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

Podiatrist Overview

How NNEKA MEKA, DPM fits within the Podiatrist landscape nationally.

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

NNEKA MEKA, DPM's 467 claims are above the specialty average of 304.

Nearby Podiatrist Providers in Louisiana

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NNEKA MEKA, DPM's specialty?
NNEKA MEKA, DPM specializes in Podiatrist and practices in NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana. Credentials: DPM.
How much does NNEKA MEKA, DPM prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NNEKA MEKA, DPM wrote 467 Medicare Part D claims totaling $45K in drug costs for 232 beneficiaries.
Where is NNEKA MEKA, DPM located?
NNEKA MEKA, DPM is located at 1514 JEFFERSON HWY, NEW ORLEANS, LA, 70121. Phone: (504) 842-6850.
What is NNEKA MEKA, DPM's NPI number?
NNEKA MEKA, DPM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588002240, issued on 06/04/2013.
Does NNEKA MEKA, DPM prescribe opioids?
Yes, NNEKA MEKA, DPM had 31 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.6%.
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 NNEKA MEKA, DPM prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NNEKA MEKA, DPM's most frequently prescribed drugs include Tobramycin, Methylprednisolone, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NNEKA MEKA, DPM accept Medicare?
NNEKA MEKA, DPM appears in CMS Medicare data with 467 Part D claims and 232 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NNEKA MEKA, DPM's credentials?
NNEKA MEKA, DPM's NPI is 1588002240 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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