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2026 NPPES data Podiatrist NPI 1780654004 DPM
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Podiatrist in Westminster, Massachusetts.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 10,498 in Podiatrist, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
228
Medicare Part D claims · 112 beneficiaries · Podiatrist avg: 304
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Paula Fontaine, DPM filed 228 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Podiatrist in Westminster, Massachusetts.
- 228
- Part D claims, 2023
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.
Paula Fontaine, DPM's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
228 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Paula Fontaine, DPM?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Podiatrist
Medicare Part D claims
228 25% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Massachusetts
How Podiatrist compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Podiatrist. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Paula Fontaine, DPM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Podiatrist provider holding DPM credentials at 32 STATE RD E, Westminster, MA, 01473, with a listed phone of (978) 874-1300. NPI 1780654004 was issued on 01/26/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 228 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 112 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $6K in drug spend.
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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1780654004 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Podiatrist |
| Credentials | DPM |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 01/26/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Paula Fontaine, 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.
Family Foot Care Center PC
Westminster, MA
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
License & disciplinary context - Massachusetts BORIM 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 ~38K Massachusetts medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Paula Fontaine, DPM. To verify Paula Fontaine, DPM's current license status, search the BORIM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
80
Total board actions, Massachusetts 2023
Across 78 cases
2.11
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Massachusetts statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
29 cases
BORIM 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 Massachusetts disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
228
Total Claims
$6K
Total Drug Cost
112
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 238
- Total Day Supply
- 5,861
- Generic Drug Cost
- $5K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 36
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.55
- Gender Split
- 52% female / 48% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Paula Fontaine, DPM prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Terbinafine Hcl
Terbinafine Hcl
49 claims
- Ketoconazole
Ketoconazole
46 claims
- Ammonium Lactate
Ammonium Lactate
32 claims
- Ciclopirox
Ciclopirox
32 claims
- Cephalexin 17
Cephalexin
17 claims
- Lidocaine-Prilocaine 11
Lidocaine-Prilocaine
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Terbinafine Hcl | 49 |
| Ketoconazole | 46 |
| Ammonium Lactate | 32 |
| Ciclopirox | 32 |
| Cephalexin | 17 |
| Lidocaine-Prilocaine Lidocaine/Prilocaine | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Podiatrist Overview
How Paula Fontaine, DPM fits within the Podiatrist landscape nationally.
10,498
Podiatrist Providers in US
54
States with Podiatrist
304
Avg Claims per Provider
Paula Fontaine, DPM's 228 claims are below the specialty average of 304.
Nearby Podiatrist Providers in Massachusetts
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Massachusetts, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Fontaine.
Dr. George Abboud
DPM
Reading, MA
Dr. Shadi Abboud
DPM
Framingham, MA
Dr. Donald Adams
DPM
Framingham, MA
Dr. David Agoada
DPM
Boston, MA
Dr. Jamey Allen
DPM
Woburn, MA
Compare Podiatrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Massachusetts medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Podiatrist peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paula Fontaine, DPM's specialty? ▼
Paula Fontaine, DPM specializes in Podiatrist and practices in Westminster, Massachusetts. Credentials: DPM.
How much does Paula Fontaine, DPM prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Paula Fontaine, DPM wrote 228 Medicare Part D claims totaling $6K in drug costs for 112 beneficiaries.
Where is Paula Fontaine, DPM located? ▼
Paula Fontaine, DPM is located at 32 STATE RD E, Westminster, MA, 01473. Phone: (978) 874-1300.
What is Paula Fontaine, DPM's NPI number? ▼
Paula Fontaine, DPM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780654004, issued on 01/26/2006.
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 Paula Fontaine, DPM prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Paula Fontaine, DPM's most frequently prescribed drugs include Terbinafine Hcl, Ketoconazole, Ammonium Lactate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Paula Fontaine, DPM accept Medicare? ▼
Paula Fontaine, DPM appears in CMS Medicare data with 228 Part D claims and 112 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Paula Fontaine, DPM's credentials? ▼
Paula Fontaine, DPM's NPI is 1780654004 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.