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ROSS NELSON, DPM

Podiatrist in SAINT PAUL, Minnesota. 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
66
Medicare Part D claims · 37 beneficiaries · Podiatrist avg: 304
Generic prescribing
82%
generic claims · 18% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
28.3076/100
▼ 55 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$76.22
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: ROSS NELSON, DPM is a Podiatrist ([object Object]) practicing in SAINT PAUL, Minnesota with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 66 claims across 37 beneficiaries — 18% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 28.3076/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $76.22 across 3 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: ROSS NELSON, DPM reported a CMS MIPS final score of 28.3076 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 66 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

ROSS NELSON, DPM at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/20/2005

NPI 1740285220

Primary specialty

Podiatrist

Mid-sized

10,498 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

66 78% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 304

MIPS final score

28.3076/100 54.792399999999994% pts

Below average band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Minnesota

How Podiatrist compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers

Minnesota providers

Podiatrist share within Minnesota

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ROSS NELSON, DPM's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Podiatrist national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
28.3076/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Podiatrist) — 28.3076/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Podiatrist) — 28.3076/100 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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ROSS NELSON, DPM is a Podiatrist provider practicing in SAINT PAUL, Minnesota, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DPM. NPI: 1740285220. 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.

ROSS NELSON, DPM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Podiatrist provider holding DPM credentials at 2599 WHITE BEAR AVE N, SAINT PAUL, MN, 55109, with a listed phone of (651) 770-3891. NPI 1740285220 was issued on 06/20/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what NELSON 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 66 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 37 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1K in drug spend, split 18% brand-name and 82% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 28.3076/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 19.7583), 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

2599 WHITE BEAR AVE N
SAINT PAUL, MN 55109

Provider Details

NPI 1740285220
Specialty Podiatrist
Credentials DPM
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/20/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

28.3076
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
19.7583
Quality
0
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ROSS NELSON, 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.

WHITE BEAR FOOT AND ANKLE CLINIC INC
WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN

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 ROSS NELSON, DPM. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$76

Largest payer

Stryker 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

ROSS NELSON, DPM — brand share 18.0%
Specialty average (est.)

18% brand-name claims vs 82% generic, on 66 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.

66
Total Claims
$1K
Total Drug Cost
37
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
74
Total Day Supply
1,303
Brand vs Generic
18% brand / 82% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$92
Generic Drug Cost
$1K
Antibiotic Claims
25

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.79
Gender Split
57% female / 43% male

Podiatrist Overview

How ROSS NELSON, DPM fits within the Podiatrist landscape nationally.

10,498
Podiatrist Providers in US
54
States with Podiatrist
304
Avg Claims per Provider

ROSS NELSON, DPM's 66 claims are below the specialty average of 304.

Nearby Podiatrist Providers in Minnesota

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ROSS NELSON, DPM's specialty?
ROSS NELSON, DPM specializes in Podiatrist and practices in SAINT PAUL, Minnesota. Credentials: DPM.
How much does ROSS NELSON, DPM prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ROSS NELSON, DPM wrote 66 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1K in drug costs for 37 beneficiaries.
What is ROSS NELSON, DPM's Medicare quality score?
ROSS NELSON, DPM has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 28.3076/100 (Quality: 19.7583). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is ROSS NELSON, DPM located?
ROSS NELSON, DPM is located at 2599 WHITE BEAR AVE N, SAINT PAUL, MN, 55109. Phone: (651) 770-3891.
What is ROSS NELSON, DPM's NPI number?
ROSS NELSON, DPM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740285220, issued on 06/20/2005.
Does ROSS NELSON, DPM prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ROSS NELSON, DPM's prescribing is 18% brand-name and 82% generic drugs by claim count, with $92 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.
Does ROSS NELSON, DPM accept Medicare?
ROSS NELSON, DPM appears in CMS Medicare data with 66 Part D claims and 37 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ROSS NELSON, DPM's credentials?
ROSS NELSON, DPM's NPI is 1740285220 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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