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RUSSELL STICHA, DPM

Podiatrist in ALEXANDRIA, 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
537
Medicare Part D claims · 196 beneficiaries · Podiatrist avg: 304
Industry payments
$387.75
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: RUSSELL STICHA, DPM is a Podiatrist ([object Object]) practicing in ALEXANDRIA, Minnesota with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 537 claims across 196 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $387.75 across 3 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: RUSSELL STICHA, DPM filed 537 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across ALEXANDRIA, Minnesota. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

RUSSELL STICHA, DPM at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/10/2006

NPI 1871527739

Primary specialty

Podiatrist

Mid-sized

10,498 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

537 77% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 304

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Podiatrist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Podiatrist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Podiatrist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Podiatrist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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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RUSSELL STICHA, DPM is a Podiatrist provider practicing in ALEXANDRIA, Minnesota, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DPM. NPI: 1871527739. 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.

RUSSELL STICHA, DPM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Podiatrist provider holding DPM credentials at 111 17TH AVE E, ALEXANDRIA, MN, 56308, with a listed phone of (320) 762-1144. NPI 1871527739 was issued on 07/10/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what STICHA 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 537 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 196 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $4K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 30.0%. 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.

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

111 17TH AVE E
ALEXANDRIA, MN 56308

Provider Details

NPI 1871527739
Specialty Podiatrist
Credentials DPM
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/10/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where RUSSELL STICHA, 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.

ALOMERE HEALTH
★★★★☆ 4/5
ALEXANDRIA, MN
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 240030

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 RUSSELL STICHA, DPM. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$388

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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

537
Total Claims
$4K
Total Drug Cost
196
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
545
Total Day Supply
5,677
Generic Drug Cost
$4K
Opioid Claims
161 (30.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
126

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.93
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
118
Prednisone
91
Amoxicillin
45
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
29
Meloxicam
28
Losartan Potassium
24
Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Hcl
23
Clindamycin Hcl
23
Metoprolol Succinate
23
Simvastatin
23

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Podiatrist Overview

How RUSSELL STICHA, DPM fits within the Podiatrist landscape nationally.

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

RUSSELL STICHA, DPM's 537 claims are above 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 STICHA.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RUSSELL STICHA, DPM's specialty?
RUSSELL STICHA, DPM specializes in Podiatrist and practices in ALEXANDRIA, Minnesota. Credentials: DPM.
How much does RUSSELL STICHA, DPM prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RUSSELL STICHA, DPM wrote 537 Medicare Part D claims totaling $4K in drug costs for 196 beneficiaries.
Where is RUSSELL STICHA, DPM located?
RUSSELL STICHA, DPM is located at 111 17TH AVE E, ALEXANDRIA, MN, 56308. Phone: (320) 762-1144.
What is RUSSELL STICHA, DPM's NPI number?
RUSSELL STICHA, DPM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871527739, issued on 07/10/2006.
Does RUSSELL STICHA, DPM prescribe opioids?
Yes, RUSSELL STICHA, DPM had 161 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 30.0%.
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 RUSSELL STICHA, DPM prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RUSSELL STICHA, DPM's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Prednisone, Amoxicillin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RUSSELL STICHA, DPM accept Medicare?
RUSSELL STICHA, DPM appears in CMS Medicare data with 537 Part D claims and 196 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RUSSELL STICHA, DPM's credentials?
RUSSELL STICHA, DPM's NPI is 1871527739 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.
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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