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2026 NPPES data Podiatrist NPI 1245246529 D.P.M.
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Podiatrist in Charleston, West Virginia.
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
642
Medicare Part D claims · 241 beneficiaries · Podiatrist avg: 304
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
99.2/100
▲ 16 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Industry payments
$319.39
11 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Richard Arnold, D.P.M. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 99.2/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 642 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 99.2/100
- MIPS score · +16 vs avg
- 642
- Part D claims, 2023
- 96%
- generic prescribing
- $319.39
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
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.
Richard Arnold, D.P.M.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
99 Top 9% higher than 91% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Richard Arnold, D.P.M. sits
This provider among podiatrist peers
Across the 2,987 podiatrist providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Richard Arnold, D.P.M. writes more Part D claims than 90% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 94% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one podiatrist peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Richard Arnold, D.P.M.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Richard Arnold, D.P.M.?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Podiatrist
Medicare Part D claims
642 111% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
99.2/100 16.1 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in West Virginia
How Podiatrist compares to other specialties among West Virginia providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Richard Arnold, D.P.M.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Podiatrist national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 99.2/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Podiatrist) - 99.2/100 vs national avg 83.1
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.
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Richard Arnold, D.P.M. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Podiatrist provider holding D.P.M. credentials at 417 D ST, Charleston, WV, 25303, with a listed phone of (304) 744-8951. NPI 1245246529 was issued on 07/31/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 642 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 241 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $16K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.9%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 99.2/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 93.7), compared with the national average of 83.1.
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 | 1245246529 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Podiatrist |
| Credentials | D.P.M. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/31/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
99.1978
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
93.6992
Quality
Reporting: Individual
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 Richard Arnold, D.P.M.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$319
Largest payer
Amgen 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
Richard Arnold, D.P.M. - brand share 4.0%
Podiatrist average
4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 642 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.
642
Total Claims
$16K
Total Drug Cost
241
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 839
- Total Day Supply
- 20,205
- Brand vs Generic
- 4% brand / 96% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $5K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $11K
- Opioid Claims
- 38 (5.9% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 99
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.50
- Gender Split
- 61% female / 39% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 38, 65-74: 109, 75-84: 70, 85+: 24
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Richard Arnold, D.P.M. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
85 claims
- Allopurinol
Allopurinol
49 claims
- Cephalexin
Cephalexin
49 claims
- Prednisone
Prednisone
48 claims
- Terbinafine Hcl
Terbinafine Hcl
45 claims
- Mupirocin
Mupirocin
40 claims
- Meloxicam
Meloxicam
38 claims
- Ketoconazole 30
Ketoconazole
30 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 85 |
| Allopurinol | 49 |
| Cephalexin | 49 |
| Prednisone | 48 |
| Terbinafine Hcl | 45 |
| Mupirocin | 40 |
| Meloxicam | 38 |
| Ketoconazole | 30 |
| Colchicine | 29 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 25 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Podiatrist Overview
How Richard Arnold, D.P.M. fits within the Podiatrist landscape nationally.
10,498
Podiatrist Providers in US
54
States with Podiatrist
304
Avg Claims per Provider
Richard Arnold, D.P.M.'s 642 claims are above the specialty average of 304.
Nearby Podiatrist Providers in West Virginia
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in West Virginia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Arnold.
Dr. David Anderson
DPM
Weston, WV
Dr. Kenneth Avery
D.P.M.
Huntington, WV
Dr. Scott Berneburg
DPM
Beckley, WV
Nikola Bicak
Ripley, WV
Dr. Gregory Borowski
D.P.M.
Barboursville, WV
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 West Virginia 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 Richard Arnold, D.P.M.'s specialty? ▼
Richard Arnold, D.P.M. specializes in Podiatrist and practices in Charleston, West Virginia. Credentials: D.P.M..
How much does Richard Arnold, D.P.M. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Richard Arnold, D.P.M. wrote 642 Medicare Part D claims totaling $16K in drug costs for 241 beneficiaries.
What is Richard Arnold, D.P.M.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Richard Arnold, D.P.M. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 99.2/100 (Quality: 93.7). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Richard Arnold, D.P.M. located? ▼
Richard Arnold, D.P.M. is located at 417 D ST, Charleston, WV, 25303. Phone: (304) 744-8951.
What is Richard Arnold, D.P.M.'s NPI number? ▼
Richard Arnold, D.P.M.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245246529, issued on 07/31/2006.
Does Richard Arnold, D.P.M. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Richard Arnold, D.P.M.'s prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $5K in brand drug costs.
Does Richard Arnold, D.P.M. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Richard Arnold, D.P.M. had 38 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.9%.
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 Richard Arnold, D.P.M. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Richard Arnold, D.P.M.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Allopurinol, Cephalexin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Richard Arnold, D.P.M. accept Medicare? ▼
Richard Arnold, D.P.M. appears in CMS Medicare data with 642 Part D claims and 241 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Richard Arnold, D.P.M.'s credentials? ▼
Richard Arnold, D.P.M.'s NPI is 1245246529 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
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.
- 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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