2026 NPPES data Podiatrist NPI 1780654004 DPM
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PAULA FONTAINE, DPM

Podiatrist in WESTMINSTER, Massachusetts. 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
228
Medicare Part D claims · 112 beneficiaries · Podiatrist avg: 304
What the federal data reveals: PAULA FONTAINE, DPM is a Podiatrist ([object Object]) practicing in WESTMINSTER, Massachusetts with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 228 claims across 112 beneficiaries .

What stands out: PAULA FONTAINE, DPM filed 228 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across WESTMINSTER, Massachusetts. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

PAULA FONTAINE, DPM at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/26/2006

NPI 1780654004

Primary specialty

Podiatrist

Mid-sized

10,498 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

228 25% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 304

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Podiatrist compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Podiatrist share within Massachusetts

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

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).

PAULA FONTAINE, DPM is a Podiatrist provider practicing in WESTMINSTER, Massachusetts, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DPM. NPI: 1780654004. 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.

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. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FONTAINE 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 228 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 112 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $6K in drug spend. 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

32 STATE RD E
WESTMINSTER, MA 01473

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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