2026 NPPES data Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist NPI 1750744355 DPM
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NUNZIO MISSERI, DPM

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist in SUFFOLK, Virginia. 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
343
Medicare Part D claims · 171 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
78.7935/100
▼ 4 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$2.9K
31 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: NUNZIO MISSERI, DPM is a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist ([object Object]) practicing in SUFFOLK, Virginia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 343 claims across 171 beneficiaries — 5% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 78.7935/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $2.9K across 31 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: NUNZIO MISSERI, DPM reported a CMS MIPS final score of 78.7935 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 343 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

NUNZIO MISSERI, DPM at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/31/2016

NPI 1750744355

Primary specialty

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist

Mid-sized

8,920 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

343 11% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 309

MIPS final score

78.7935/100 4.3065% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Virginia

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

Virginia providers

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist share within Virginia

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

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

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
78.7935/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist) — 78.7935/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist) — 78.7935/100 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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NUNZIO MISSERI, DPM is a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider practicing in SUFFOLK, Virginia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DPM. NPI: 1750744355. 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.

NUNZIO MISSERI, DPM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider holding DPM credentials at 171 N MAIN ST, SUFFOLK, VA, 23434, with a listed phone of (757) 992-8902. NPI 1750744355 was issued on 03/31/2016. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MISSERI 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 343 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 171 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $12K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.0%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 78.7935/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 57.587), 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

171 N MAIN ST
SUFFOLK, VA 23434

Provider Details

NPI 1750744355
Specialty Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist
Credentials DPM
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/31/2016

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

78.7935
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
57.587
Quality

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where NUNZIO MISSERI, 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.

1FOOT 2FOOT CENTRE FOR FOOT AND ANKLE CARE PC
SUFFOLK, VA

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 NUNZIO MISSERI, DPM. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$2.9K

Largest payer

Endo Pharmaceuticals 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

NUNZIO MISSERI, DPM — brand share 5.0%
Specialty average (est.)

5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 343 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.

343
Total Claims
$12K
Total Drug Cost
171
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
379
Total Day Supply
8,303
Brand vs Generic
5% brand / 95% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$7K
Generic Drug Cost
$6K
Opioid Claims
17 (5.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
43

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.90
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male
Age Distribution
<65: 55, 65-74: 67, 75-84: 34, 85+: 15

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Ammonium Lactate
68
Ketoconazole
64
Meloxicam
43
Methylprednisolone
28
Triamcinolone Acetonide
25
Cephalexin
22
Ciclopirox
20
Doxycycline Monohydrate
17
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
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 NUNZIO MISSERI, 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

NUNZIO MISSERI, DPM's 343 claims are above the specialty average of 309.

Nearby Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist Providers in Virginia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NUNZIO MISSERI, DPM's specialty?
NUNZIO MISSERI, DPM specializes in Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist and practices in SUFFOLK, Virginia. Credentials: DPM.
How much does NUNZIO MISSERI, DPM prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NUNZIO MISSERI, DPM wrote 343 Medicare Part D claims totaling $12K in drug costs for 171 beneficiaries.
What is NUNZIO MISSERI, DPM's Medicare quality score?
NUNZIO MISSERI, DPM has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 78.7935/100 (Quality: 57.587). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is NUNZIO MISSERI, DPM located?
NUNZIO MISSERI, DPM is located at 171 N MAIN ST, SUFFOLK, VA, 23434. Phone: (757) 992-8902.
What is NUNZIO MISSERI, DPM's NPI number?
NUNZIO MISSERI, DPM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1750744355, issued on 03/31/2016.
Does NUNZIO MISSERI, DPM prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
NUNZIO MISSERI, DPM's prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $7K in brand drug costs.
Does NUNZIO MISSERI, DPM prescribe opioids?
Yes, NUNZIO MISSERI, DPM had 17 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.0%.
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 NUNZIO MISSERI, DPM prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NUNZIO MISSERI, DPM's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ammonium Lactate, Ketoconazole, Meloxicam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NUNZIO MISSERI, DPM accept Medicare?
NUNZIO MISSERI, DPM appears in CMS Medicare data with 343 Part D claims and 171 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NUNZIO MISSERI, DPM's credentials?
NUNZIO MISSERI, DPM's NPI is 1750744355 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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