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2026 NPPES data Foot Surgery Podiatrist NPI 1760467658 D.P.M
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Foot Surgery Podiatrist in Fairlawn, Ohio.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,519 in Foot Surgery 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
34
Medicare Part D claims · 20 beneficiaries · Foot Surgery Podiatrist avg: 342
MIPS score
59/100
▼ 24 pts below national avg 83.1 · Mid-tier
Industry payments
$725.51
6 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Richard Kunig, D.P.M reported a CMS MIPS final score of 59/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 34 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 59/100
- MIPS score · -24 vs avg
- 34
- Part D claims, 2023
- $725.51
- 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 Kunig, 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
59 5th percentile higher than 5% 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 Kunig, D.P.M sits
This provider among foot surgery podiatrist peers
Across the 457 foot surgery podiatrist providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Richard Kunig, D.P.M writes more Part D claims than 6% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 31% - placing this provider in the lower-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 foot surgery podiatrist peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Richard Kunig, 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 Kunig, D.P.M?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Foot Surgery Podiatrist
Medicare Part D claims
34 90% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
59/100 24.1 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Ohio
How Foot Surgery Podiatrist compares to other specialties among Ohio providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Richard Kunig, D.P.M's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Foot Surgery Podiatrist national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 59/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Foot Surgery Podiatrist) - 59/100 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 Kunig, D.P.M appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Foot Surgery Podiatrist provider holding D.P.M credentials at 2660 W MARKET ST STE 101, Fairlawn, OH, 44333, with a listed phone of (330) 926-3231. NPI 1760467658 was issued on 12/13/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 34 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 20 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $522 in drug spend. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 59/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 67.9, Cost 45.3), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Foot Surgery Podiatrist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,519 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 342 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 | 1760467658 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Foot Surgery Podiatrist |
| Credentials | D.P.M |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 12/13/2005 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
58.962
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
67.9497
Quality
45.257
Cost
0
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Richard Kunig, 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.
Preferred Podiatry Group PC
Strongsville, OH
Unity Health Network LLC
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
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 Kunig, D.P.M. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$726
Largest payer
Smith+Nephew, 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.
License & disciplinary context - Ohio OMB 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 ~48K Ohio medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Richard Kunig, D.P.M. To verify Richard Kunig, D.P.M's current license status, search the OMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
158
Total board actions, Ohio 2023
Across 154 cases
3.29
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Ohio statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
56 cases
OMB 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 Ohio 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.
34
Total Claims
$522
Total Drug Cost
20
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 43
- Total Day Supply
- 1,169
- Generic Drug Cost
- $476
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.00
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Ammonium Lactate | 16 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Foot Surgery Podiatrist Overview
How Richard Kunig, D.P.M fits within the Foot Surgery Podiatrist landscape nationally.
1,519
Foot Surgery Podiatrist Providers in US
53
States with Foot Surgery Podiatrist
342
Avg Claims per Provider
Richard Kunig, D.P.M's 34 claims are below the specialty average of 342.
Nearby Foot Surgery Podiatrist Providers in Ohio
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Ohio, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Kunig.
Abena Agyepong
Cincinnati, OH
Dr. S. Ali
DPM
Lakewood, OH
Dr. Caren Aramouni
D.P.M.
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Dr. Christopher Bohach
DPM
Willard, OH
Dr. Laura Bohman
D.P.M.
Cincinnati, OH
Compare Foot Surgery 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 Ohio medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Foot Surgery Podiatrist peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richard Kunig, D.P.M's specialty? ▼
Richard Kunig, D.P.M specializes in Foot Surgery Podiatrist and practices in Fairlawn, Ohio. Credentials: D.P.M.
How much does Richard Kunig, D.P.M prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Richard Kunig, D.P.M wrote 34 Medicare Part D claims totaling $522 in drug costs for 20 beneficiaries.
What is Richard Kunig, D.P.M's Medicare quality score? ▼
Richard Kunig, D.P.M has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 59/100 (Quality: 67.9, Cost: 45.3). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Richard Kunig, D.P.M located? ▼
Richard Kunig, D.P.M is located at 2660 W MARKET ST STE 101, Fairlawn, OH, 44333. Phone: (330) 926-3231.
What is Richard Kunig, D.P.M's NPI number? ▼
Richard Kunig, D.P.M's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1760467658, issued on 12/13/2005.
How many Foot Surgery Podiatrist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,519 Foot Surgery Podiatrist providers across 53 states in the US. The average Foot Surgery Podiatrist provider writes 342 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Richard Kunig, D.P.M prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Richard Kunig, D.P.M's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ammonium Lactate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Richard Kunig, D.P.M accept Medicare? ▼
Richard Kunig, D.P.M appears in CMS Medicare data with 34 Part D claims and 20 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Richard Kunig, D.P.M's credentials? ▼
Richard Kunig, D.P.M's NPI is 1760467658 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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