2026 NPPES data Foot Surgery Podiatrist NPI 1316946940 DPM
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RONALD LOUCKS, DPM

Foot Surgery Podiatrist in FESTUS, Missouri. 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
626
Medicare Part D claims · 226 beneficiaries · Foot Surgery Podiatrist avg: 342
MIPS score
0/100
▼ 83 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$340.64
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: RONALD LOUCKS, DPM is a Foot Surgery Podiatrist ([object Object]) practicing in FESTUS, Missouri with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 626 claims across 226 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 0/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $340.64 across 5 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: RONALD LOUCKS, DPM reported a CMS MIPS final score of 0 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 626 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

RONALD LOUCKS, DPM at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/15/2005

NPI 1316946940

Primary specialty

Foot Surgery Podiatrist

Niche

1,519 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

626 83% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 342

MIPS final score

0/100 83.1% pts

Penalty band band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Missouri

How Foot Surgery Podiatrist compares to other specialties among Missouri providers

Missouri providers

Foot Surgery Podiatrist share within Missouri

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

RONALD LOUCKS, DPM's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Foot Surgery Podiatrist national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
0/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Foot Surgery Podiatrist) — 0/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%0%
MIPS final score (Foot Surgery Podiatrist) — 0/100 vs national avg 83.1

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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RONALD LOUCKS, DPM is a Foot Surgery Podiatrist provider practicing in FESTUS, Missouri, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DPM. NPI: 1316946940. 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.

RONALD LOUCKS, DPM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Foot Surgery Podiatrist provider holding DPM credentials at 1557 ROBERT THOMPSON DR, FESTUS, MO, 63028, with a listed phone of (636) 931-9600. NPI 1316946940 was issued on 07/15/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LOUCKS 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 626 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 226 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $8K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.9%. 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. 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.

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

1557 ROBERT THOMPSON DR
FESTUS, MO 63028

Provider Details

NPI 1316946940
Specialty Foot Surgery Podiatrist
Credentials DPM
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/15/2005

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

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where RONALD LOUCKS, DPM 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.

CRYSTAL CITY FOOT AND ANKLE CARE PC
FESTUS, MO

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 RONALD LOUCKS, DPM. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$341

Largest payer

Medartis 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.

626
Total Claims
$8K
Total Drug Cost
226
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
751
Total Day Supply
18,234
Generic Drug Cost
$8K
Opioid Claims
43 (6.9% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
94

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.77
Gender Split
54% female / 46% male
Age Distribution
<65: 26, 65-74: 118, 75-84: 68, 85+: 14

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Gabapentin
125
Terbinafine Hcl
72
Duloxetine Hcl
59
Naproxen
58
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
40
Pregabalin
32
Allopurinol
25
Meloxicam
23
Doxycycline Hyclate
20
Prednisone
20

* 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 RONALD LOUCKS, DPM 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

RONALD LOUCKS, DPM's 626 claims are above the specialty average of 342.

Nearby Foot Surgery Podiatrist Providers in Missouri

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RONALD LOUCKS, DPM's specialty?
RONALD LOUCKS, DPM specializes in Foot Surgery Podiatrist and practices in FESTUS, Missouri. Credentials: DPM.
How much does RONALD LOUCKS, DPM prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RONALD LOUCKS, DPM wrote 626 Medicare Part D claims totaling $8K in drug costs for 226 beneficiaries.
What is RONALD LOUCKS, DPM's Medicare quality score?
RONALD LOUCKS, 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 RONALD LOUCKS, DPM located?
RONALD LOUCKS, DPM is located at 1557 ROBERT THOMPSON DR, FESTUS, MO, 63028. Phone: (636) 931-9600.
What is RONALD LOUCKS, DPM's NPI number?
RONALD LOUCKS, DPM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316946940, issued on 07/15/2005.
Does RONALD LOUCKS, DPM prescribe opioids?
Yes, RONALD LOUCKS, DPM had 43 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.9%.
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 RONALD LOUCKS, DPM prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RONALD LOUCKS, DPM's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Terbinafine Hcl, Duloxetine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RONALD LOUCKS, DPM accept Medicare?
RONALD LOUCKS, DPM appears in CMS Medicare data with 626 Part D claims and 226 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RONALD LOUCKS, DPM's credentials?
RONALD LOUCKS, DPM's NPI is 1316946940 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

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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