2026 NPPES data Podiatrist NPI 1982631917 D.P.M.
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PAUL KRUPER, D.P.M.

Podiatrist in PARLIER, California. 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
594
Medicare Part D claims · 236 beneficiaries · Podiatrist avg: 304
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

PAUL KRUPER, D.P.M. filed 594 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Podiatrist in PARLIER, California, prescribing 94% generic.

594
Part D claims, 2023
94%
generic prescribing

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

PAUL KRUPER, D.P.M.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

594 Top 34% higher than 66% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). This entry sits in this band. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about PAUL KRUPER, D.P.M.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/26/2006

NPI 1982631917

Primary specialty

Podiatrist

Mid-sized

10,498 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

594 95% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 304

Specialty distribution in California

How Podiatrist compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Podiatrist share within California

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

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).

PAUL KRUPER, D.P.M. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Podiatrist provider holding D.P.M. credentials at 650 S ZEDIKER AVE, PARLIER, CA, 93648, with a listed phone of (559) 646-6618. NPI 1982631917 was issued on 06/26/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KRUPER 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 594 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 236 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $19K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.7%. 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

650 S ZEDIKER AVE
PARLIER, CA 93648

Provider Details

NPI 1982631917
Specialty Podiatrist
Credentials D.P.M.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/26/2006

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to PAUL KRUPER, D.P.M.. To verify PAUL KRUPER, D.P.M.'s current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

PAUL KRUPER, D.P.M. — brand share 6.0%
Specialty average (est.)

6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 594 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.

594
Total Claims
$19K
Total Drug Cost
236
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
764
Total Day Supply
19,749
Brand vs Generic
6% brand / 94% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$526
Generic Drug Cost
$18K
Opioid Claims
22 (3.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
97

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.51
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.

What PAUL KRUPER, D.P.M. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Fluconazole
132
Terbinafine Hcl
102
Ketoconazole
98
Doxycycline Monohydrate
40
Silver Sulfadiazine
27
Gabapentin
19
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
16
Diclofenac Sodium
13
Clindamycin Hcl
12
Cephalexin
11

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

Podiatrist Overview

How PAUL KRUPER, D.P.M. fits within the Podiatrist landscape nationally.

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

PAUL KRUPER, D.P.M.'s 594 claims are above the specialty average of 304.

Nearby Podiatrist Providers in California

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PAUL KRUPER, D.P.M.'s specialty?
PAUL KRUPER, D.P.M. specializes in Podiatrist and practices in PARLIER, California. Credentials: D.P.M..
How much does PAUL KRUPER, D.P.M. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, PAUL KRUPER, D.P.M. wrote 594 Medicare Part D claims totaling $19K in drug costs for 236 beneficiaries.
Where is PAUL KRUPER, D.P.M. located?
PAUL KRUPER, D.P.M. is located at 650 S ZEDIKER AVE, PARLIER, CA, 93648. Phone: (559) 646-6618.
What is PAUL KRUPER, D.P.M.'s NPI number?
PAUL KRUPER, D.P.M.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982631917, issued on 06/26/2006.
Does PAUL KRUPER, D.P.M. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
PAUL KRUPER, D.P.M.'s prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $526 in brand drug costs.
Does PAUL KRUPER, D.P.M. prescribe opioids?
Yes, PAUL KRUPER, D.P.M. had 22 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.7%.
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 PAUL KRUPER, D.P.M. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, PAUL KRUPER, D.P.M.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Fluconazole, Terbinafine Hcl, Ketoconazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does PAUL KRUPER, D.P.M. accept Medicare?
PAUL KRUPER, D.P.M. appears in CMS Medicare data with 594 Part D claims and 236 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify PAUL KRUPER, D.P.M.'s credentials?
PAUL KRUPER, D.P.M.'s NPI is 1982631917 with credentials D.P.M.. 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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