2026 NPPES data Podiatrist NPI 1407907926 D.P.M.
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RICHARD BENNETT, D.P.M.

Podiatrist in HOT SPRINGS, Arkansas. 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
171
Medicare Part D claims · 96 beneficiaries · Podiatrist avg: 304
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$208.43
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: RICHARD BENNETT, D.P.M. is a Podiatrist ([object Object]) practicing in HOT SPRINGS, Arkansas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 171 claims across 96 beneficiaries — 7% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $208.43 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: RICHARD BENNETT, D.P.M. filed 171 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across HOT SPRINGS, Arkansas. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

RICHARD BENNETT, D.P.M. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/12/2007

NPI 1407907926

Primary specialty

Podiatrist

Mid-sized

10,498 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

171 44% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 304

Specialty distribution in Arkansas

How Podiatrist compares to other specialties among Arkansas providers

Arkansas providers

Podiatrist share within Arkansas

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

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).

RICHARD BENNETT, D.P.M. is a Podiatrist provider practicing in HOT SPRINGS, Arkansas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: D.P.M.. NPI: 1407907926. 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.

RICHARD BENNETT, D.P.M. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Podiatrist provider holding D.P.M. credentials at 208 MCAULEY CT STE B, HOT SPRINGS, AR, 71913, with a listed phone of (888) 710-8220. NPI 1407907926 was issued on 01/12/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BENNETT 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 171 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 96 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $5K in drug spend, split 7% brand-name and 93% generic by claim count. 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

208 MCAULEY CT STE B
HOT SPRINGS, AR 71913

Provider Details

NPI 1407907926
Specialty Podiatrist
Credentials D.P.M.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/12/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where RICHARD BENNETT, D.P.M. 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.

HMDOD LLC
EL DORADO, AR

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 RICHARD BENNETT, D.P.M.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$208

Largest payer

Fusion Orthopedics USA, LLC

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 BENNETT, D.P.M. — brand share 7.0%
Specialty average (est.)

7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 171 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.

171
Total Claims
$5K
Total Drug Cost
96
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
209
Total Day Supply
5,138
Brand vs Generic
7% brand / 93% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$151
Generic Drug Cost
$5K
Antibiotic Claims
30

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.72
Gender Split
50% female / 50% male
Age Distribution
<65: 30, 65-74: 36, 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
Ciclopirox
74
Terbinafine Hcl
28
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
12

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

Podiatrist Overview

How RICHARD BENNETT, 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 BENNETT, D.P.M.'s 171 claims are below the specialty average of 304.

Nearby Podiatrist Providers in Arkansas

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RICHARD BENNETT, D.P.M.'s specialty?
RICHARD BENNETT, D.P.M. specializes in Podiatrist and practices in HOT SPRINGS, Arkansas. Credentials: D.P.M..
How much does RICHARD BENNETT, D.P.M. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RICHARD BENNETT, D.P.M. wrote 171 Medicare Part D claims totaling $5K in drug costs for 96 beneficiaries.
Where is RICHARD BENNETT, D.P.M. located?
RICHARD BENNETT, D.P.M. is located at 208 MCAULEY CT STE B, HOT SPRINGS, AR, 71913. Phone: (888) 710-8220.
What is RICHARD BENNETT, D.P.M.'s NPI number?
RICHARD BENNETT, D.P.M.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407907926, issued on 01/12/2007.
Does RICHARD BENNETT, D.P.M. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RICHARD BENNETT, D.P.M.'s prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $151 in brand drug costs.
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 BENNETT, D.P.M. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RICHARD BENNETT, D.P.M.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Ciclopirox, Terbinafine Hcl, Ciprofloxacin Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RICHARD BENNETT, D.P.M. accept Medicare?
RICHARD BENNETT, D.P.M. appears in CMS Medicare data with 171 Part D claims and 96 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RICHARD BENNETT, D.P.M.'s credentials?
RICHARD BENNETT, D.P.M.'s NPI is 1407907926 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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