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2026 NPPES data Foot Surgery Podiatrist NPI 1891774915 D.P.M.
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Foot Surgery Podiatrist in Hartford, Connecticut.
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
295
Medicare Part D claims · 140 beneficiaries · Foot Surgery Podiatrist avg: 342
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 17% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$890.18
9 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
Robert Rutstein, D.P.M. filed 295 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Foot Surgery Podiatrist in Hartford, Connecticut, prescribing 83% generic.
- 295
- Part D claims, 2023
- 83%
- generic prescribing
- $890.18
- 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.
Robert Rutstein, D.P.M.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
295 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. 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 Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Robert Rutstein, D.P.M.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Foot Surgery Podiatrist
Medicare Part D claims
295 14% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Connecticut
How Foot Surgery Podiatrist compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Foot Surgery Podiatrist. Verify directly:
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).
Robert Rutstein, D.P.M. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Foot Surgery Podiatrist provider holding D.P.M. credentials at 999 ASYLUM AVE STE 111, Hartford, CT, 06105, with a listed phone of (860) 523-8026. NPI 1891774915 was issued on 01/17/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 295 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 140 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $75K in drug spend, split 17% brand-name and 83% generic by claim count.
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 | 1891774915 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Foot Surgery Podiatrist |
| Credentials | D.P.M. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 01/17/2006 |
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 Robert Rutstein, D.P.M.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$890
Largest payer
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
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 · Typical
Robert Rutstein, D.P.M. - brand share 17.0%
Foot Surgery Podiatrist average
17% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 295 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.
295
Total Claims
$75K
Total Drug Cost
140
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 319
- Total Day Supply
- 7,437
- Brand vs Generic
- 17% brand / 83% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $70K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $5K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 59
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.52
- Gender Split
- 58% female / 42% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 20, 65-74: 64, 75-84: 35, 85+: 21
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Robert Rutstein, D.P.M. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Ammonium Lactate
Ammonium Lactate
73 claims
- Jublia
Jublia
47 claims
- Cephalexin
Cephalexin
43 claims
- Clotrimazole-Betam…
Clotrimazole-Betamethasone
32 claims
- Meloxicam 21
Meloxicam
21 claims
- Ciclopirox 18
Ciclopirox
18 claims
- Fluocinonide 11
Fluocinonide
11 claims
- Methylprednisolone 11
Methylprednisolone
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Ammonium Lactate | 73 |
| Jublia Efinaconazole | 47 |
| Cephalexin | 43 |
| Clotrimazole-Betamethasone Clotrimazole/Betamethasone Dip | 32 |
| Meloxicam | 21 |
| Ciclopirox Ciclopirox Olamine | 18 |
| Fluocinonide | 11 |
| Methylprednisolone | 11 |
* 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 Robert Rutstein, 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
Robert Rutstein, D.P.M.'s 295 claims are below the specialty average of 342.
Nearby Foot Surgery Podiatrist Providers in Connecticut
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Connecticut, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Rutstein.
Dr. Anthony Babigian
DPM
Norwalk, CT
Dr. Bruce Backer
D.P.M.
Orange, CT
Dr. Donna Boccelli
D.P.M.
Manchester, CT
Dr. David Caminear
D.P.M.
Hamden, CT
Dr. Luca Di Matteo
DPM
Simsbury, CT
Compare Foot Surgery Podiatrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Connecticut medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Robert Rutstein, D.P.M.'s specialty? ▼
Robert Rutstein, D.P.M. specializes in Foot Surgery Podiatrist and practices in Hartford, Connecticut. Credentials: D.P.M..
How much does Robert Rutstein, D.P.M. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Robert Rutstein, D.P.M. wrote 295 Medicare Part D claims totaling $75K in drug costs for 140 beneficiaries.
Where is Robert Rutstein, D.P.M. located? ▼
Robert Rutstein, D.P.M. is located at 999 ASYLUM AVE STE 111, Hartford, CT, 06105. Phone: (860) 523-8026.
What is Robert Rutstein, D.P.M.'s NPI number? ▼
Robert Rutstein, D.P.M.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891774915, issued on 01/17/2006.
Does Robert Rutstein, D.P.M. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Robert Rutstein, D.P.M.'s prescribing is 17% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $70K in brand drug costs.
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 Robert Rutstein, D.P.M. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Robert Rutstein, D.P.M.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Ammonium Lactate, Jublia, Cephalexin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Robert Rutstein, D.P.M. accept Medicare? ▼
Robert Rutstein, D.P.M. appears in CMS Medicare data with 295 Part D claims and 140 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Robert Rutstein, D.P.M.'s credentials? ▼
Robert Rutstein, D.P.M.'s NPI is 1891774915 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.
- 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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