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2026 NPPES data Podiatrist NPI 1487637377 DPM
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Podiatrist in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
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
405
Medicare Part D claims · 193 beneficiaries · Podiatrist avg: 304
MIPS score
0/100
▼ 83 pts below national avg 83.1 · Penalty band
Industry payments
$3.0K
6 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Richard Hilker, DPM reported a CMS MIPS final score of 0/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 405 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 0/100
- MIPS score · -83 vs avg
- 405
- Part D claims, 2023
- $3.0K
- 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 Hilker, DPM's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
0 0th percentile higher than 0% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Richard Hilker, DPM 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 Hilker, DPM writes more Part D claims than 77% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 0% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-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 Hilker, DPM. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Richard Hilker, DPM?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Podiatrist
Medicare Part D claims
405 33% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
0/100 83.1 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Indiana
How Podiatrist compares to other specialties among Indiana providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Richard Hilker, DPM's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Podiatrist national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 0/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Podiatrist) - 0/100 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.
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 Hilker, DPM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Podiatrist provider holding DPM credentials at 10323 DAWSONS CREEK, Fort Wayne, IN, 46825, with a listed phone of (260) 490-3668. NPI 1487637377 was issued on 11/23/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 405 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 193 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $12K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.7%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 0/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0), 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 | 1487637377 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Podiatrist |
| Credentials | DPM |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 11/23/2005 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
0
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
0
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 Hilker, DPM. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$3.0K
Largest payer
ConvaTec 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.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
405
Total Claims
$12K
Total Drug Cost
193
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 451
- Total Day Supply
- 8,717
- Generic Drug Cost
- $8K
- Opioid Claims
- 23 (5.7% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 148
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 67.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.08
- Gender Split
- 45% female / 55% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 54, 65-74: 84, 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.
What Richard Hilker, DPM prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Ketoconazole
Ketoconazole
128 claims
- Cephalexin
Cephalexin
58 claims
- Doxycycline Hyclate 36
Doxycycline Hyclate
36 claims
- Mupirocin 34
Mupirocin
34 claims
- Doxycycline Monohy… 28
Doxycycline Monohydrate
28 claims
- Ammonium Lactate 22
Ammonium Lactate
22 claims
- Terbinafine Hcl 21
Terbinafine Hcl
21 claims
- Gabapentin 15
Gabapentin
15 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | 128 |
| Cephalexin | 58 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 36 |
| Mupirocin | 34 |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 28 |
| Ammonium Lactate | 22 |
| Terbinafine Hcl | 21 |
| Gabapentin | 15 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 14 |
| Levofloxacin | 13 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Podiatrist Overview
How Richard Hilker, DPM fits within the Podiatrist landscape nationally.
10,498
Podiatrist Providers in US
54
States with Podiatrist
304
Avg Claims per Provider
Richard Hilker, DPM's 405 claims are above the specialty average of 304.
Nearby Podiatrist Providers in Indiana
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Indiana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Hilker.
Dr. Jonathan Abiera
DPM
Granger, IN
Dr. Matthew Abrell
DPM
Elkhart, IN
Dr. Abel Aguilar
DPM
Bloomington, IN
Dr. Estelle Albright
D.P.M.
Indianapolis, IN
Dr. Raymond Alderton
DPM
South Bend, IN
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 Indiana 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 Hilker, DPM's specialty? ▼
Richard Hilker, DPM specializes in Podiatrist and practices in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Credentials: DPM.
How much does Richard Hilker, DPM prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Richard Hilker, DPM wrote 405 Medicare Part D claims totaling $12K in drug costs for 193 beneficiaries.
What is Richard Hilker, DPM's Medicare quality score? ▼
Richard Hilker, DPM has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 0/100 (Quality: 0). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Richard Hilker, DPM located? ▼
Richard Hilker, DPM is located at 10323 DAWSONS CREEK, Fort Wayne, IN, 46825. Phone: (260) 490-3668.
What is Richard Hilker, DPM's NPI number? ▼
Richard Hilker, DPM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487637377, issued on 11/23/2005.
Does Richard Hilker, DPM prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Richard Hilker, DPM had 23 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.7%.
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 Richard Hilker, DPM prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Richard Hilker, DPM's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ketoconazole, Cephalexin, Doxycycline Hyclate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Richard Hilker, DPM accept Medicare? ▼
Richard Hilker, DPM appears in CMS Medicare data with 405 Part D claims and 193 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Richard Hilker, DPM's credentials? ▼
Richard Hilker, DPM's NPI is 1487637377 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.
- 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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