2026 NPPES data Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist NPI 1285956706 DPM
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PAUL KLUTTS, DPM

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist in ELIZABETHTOWN, Kentucky. 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
445
Medicare Part D claims · 158 beneficiaries · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist avg: 309
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$2.8K
34 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: PAUL KLUTTS, DPM is a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist ([object Object]) practicing in ELIZABETHTOWN, Kentucky with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 445 claims across 158 beneficiaries — 10% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $2.8K across 34 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: PAUL KLUTTS, DPM reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 445 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

PAUL KLUTTS, DPM at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/25/2010

NPI 1285956706

Primary specialty

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist

Mid-sized

8,920 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

445 44% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 309

MIPS final score

75/100 8.099999999999994% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Kentucky

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

Kentucky providers

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist share within Kentucky

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

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

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
75/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist) — 75/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist) — 75/100 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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PAUL KLUTTS, DPM is a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider practicing in ELIZABETHTOWN, Kentucky, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DPM. NPI: 1285956706. 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.

PAUL KLUTTS, DPM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider holding DPM credentials at 3045 RING RD, ELIZABETHTOWN, KY, 42701, with a listed phone of (270) 737-3338. NPI 1285956706 was issued on 02/25/2010. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KLUTTS 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 445 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 158 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $16K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 15.3%. 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 75/100 for the 2023 performance year, 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

3045 RING RD
ELIZABETHTOWN, KY 42701

Provider Details

NPI 1285956706
Specialty Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist
Credentials DPM
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/25/2010

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

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where PAUL KLUTTS, 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.

KENTUCKIANA FOOT AND ANKLE PLLC
NEW ALBANY, IN

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 PAUL KLUTTS, DPM. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$2.8K

Largest payer

TREACE MEDICAL CONCEPTS, 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 · Typical

PAUL KLUTTS, DPM — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 445 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.

445
Total Claims
$16K
Total Drug Cost
158
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
610
Total Day Supply
12,821
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1K
Generic Drug Cost
$15K
Opioid Claims
68 (15.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
137

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.62
Gender Split
58% female / 42% male
Age Distribution
<65: 43, 65-74: 73, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

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
55
Doxycycline Hyclate
49
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
49
Silver Sulfadiazine
30
Cephalexin
27
Promethazine Hcl
25
Ibuprofen
24
Ammonium Lactate
18
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
16
Clindamycin Hcl
16

* 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 PAUL KLUTTS, 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

PAUL KLUTTS, DPM's 445 claims are above the specialty average of 309.

Nearby Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist Providers in Kentucky

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PAUL KLUTTS, DPM's specialty?
PAUL KLUTTS, DPM specializes in Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist and practices in ELIZABETHTOWN, Kentucky. Credentials: DPM.
How much does PAUL KLUTTS, DPM prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, PAUL KLUTTS, DPM wrote 445 Medicare Part D claims totaling $16K in drug costs for 158 beneficiaries.
What is PAUL KLUTTS, DPM's Medicare quality score?
PAUL KLUTTS, 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 PAUL KLUTTS, DPM located?
PAUL KLUTTS, DPM is located at 3045 RING RD, ELIZABETHTOWN, KY, 42701. Phone: (270) 737-3338.
What is PAUL KLUTTS, DPM's NPI number?
PAUL KLUTTS, DPM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285956706, issued on 02/25/2010.
Does PAUL KLUTTS, DPM prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
PAUL KLUTTS, DPM's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $1K in brand drug costs.
Does PAUL KLUTTS, DPM prescribe opioids?
Yes, PAUL KLUTTS, DPM had 68 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 15.3%.
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 PAUL KLUTTS, DPM prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, PAUL KLUTTS, DPM's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Doxycycline Hyclate, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does PAUL KLUTTS, DPM accept Medicare?
PAUL KLUTTS, DPM appears in CMS Medicare data with 445 Part D claims and 158 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify PAUL KLUTTS, DPM's credentials?
PAUL KLUTTS, DPM's NPI is 1285956706 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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