2026 NPPES data Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist NPI 1881956993 DPM
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SAMANTHA SHEPPARD, DPM

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist in PLAINFIELD, New Jersey. 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
187
Medicare Part D claims · 79 beneficiaries · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist avg: 309
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
75.0174/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$347.58
8 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

SAMANTHA SHEPPARD, DPM reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75.0174/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 187 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

75.0174/100
MIPS score · -8 vs avg
187
Part D claims, 2023
84%
generic prescribing
$347.58
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.

SAMANTHA SHEPPARD, DPM's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

75 15th percentile higher than 15% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

What does the federal data show about SAMANTHA SHEPPARD, DPM?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/13/2012

NPI 1881956993

Primary specialty

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist

Mid-sized

8,920 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

187 39% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 309

MIPS final score

75.0174/100 8.0826% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist share within New Jersey

1. Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist share within New Jersey

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

SAMANTHA SHEPPARD, DPM's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
75.0174/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist) — 75.0174/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%75%
MIPS final score (Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist) — 75.0174/100 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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SAMANTHA SHEPPARD, DPM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider holding DPM credentials at 1250 PARK AVE, PLAINFIELD, NJ, 07060, with a listed phone of (908) 755-0707. NPI 1881956993 was issued on 06/13/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SHEPPARD 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 187 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 79 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $15K in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 84% 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 75.0174/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 62.3928, Cost 54.3319), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 8,920 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 309 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

1250 PARK AVE
PLAINFIELD, NJ 07060

Provider Details

NPI 1881956993
Specialty Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist
Credentials DPM
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/13/2012

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

75.0174
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
62.3928
Quality
54.3319
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SAMANTHA SHEPPARD, 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.

ATLANTIC HEALTH PARTNERS
MOUNTAIN LAKES, NJ

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 SAMANTHA SHEPPARD, DPM. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$348

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

SAMANTHA SHEPPARD, DPM — brand share 16.0%
Specialty average (est.)

16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 187 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.

187
Total Claims
$15K
Total Drug Cost
79
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
203
Total Day Supply
4,623
Brand vs Generic
16% brand / 84% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$12K
Generic Drug Cost
$3K
Antibiotic Claims
24

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.47
Gender Split
56% female / 44% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What SAMANTHA SHEPPARD, DPM prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Terbinafine Hcl
33
Ketoconazole
30
Santyl
Collagenase Clostridium Hist.
18
Ciclopirox
Ciclopirox Olamine
17
Doxycycline Hyclate
17

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

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist Overview

How SAMANTHA SHEPPARD, DPM fits within the Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist landscape nationally.

8,920
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist Providers in US
53
States with Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist
309
Avg Claims per Provider

SAMANTHA SHEPPARD, DPM's 187 claims are below the specialty average of 309.

Nearby Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist Providers in New Jersey

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Jersey, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as SHEPPARD.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SAMANTHA SHEPPARD, DPM's specialty?
SAMANTHA SHEPPARD, DPM specializes in Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist and practices in PLAINFIELD, New Jersey. Credentials: DPM.
How much does SAMANTHA SHEPPARD, DPM prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SAMANTHA SHEPPARD, DPM wrote 187 Medicare Part D claims totaling $15K in drug costs for 79 beneficiaries.
What is SAMANTHA SHEPPARD, DPM's Medicare quality score?
SAMANTHA SHEPPARD, DPM has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75.0174/100 (Quality: 62.3928, Cost: 54.3319). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is SAMANTHA SHEPPARD, DPM located?
SAMANTHA SHEPPARD, DPM is located at 1250 PARK AVE, PLAINFIELD, NJ, 07060. Phone: (908) 755-0707.
What is SAMANTHA SHEPPARD, DPM's NPI number?
SAMANTHA SHEPPARD, DPM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881956993, issued on 06/13/2012.
Does SAMANTHA SHEPPARD, DPM prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SAMANTHA SHEPPARD, DPM's prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $12K in brand drug costs.
How many Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist providers are there in the US?
There are 8,920 Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist providers across 53 states in the US. The average Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider writes 309 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SAMANTHA SHEPPARD, DPM prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SAMANTHA SHEPPARD, DPM's most frequently prescribed drugs include Terbinafine Hcl, Ketoconazole, Santyl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SAMANTHA SHEPPARD, DPM accept Medicare?
SAMANTHA SHEPPARD, DPM appears in CMS Medicare data with 187 Part D claims and 79 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SAMANTHA SHEPPARD, DPM's credentials?
SAMANTHA SHEPPARD, DPM's NPI is 1881956993 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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